Title
St Michaels Mount, view from the beach near the causeway.
Description
St Michaels Mount, view from the beach near the Causeway.
Creator
William Brooks Penzance. One of the most influential people in early Cornish photography. Born in 1838. By early 20's Brooks had become a competent plain air photographer. Stayed in PZ until end of 1870. Began with ordinary and stereoscopic views of Cornish coast, buildings, inhabitants and minor townscapes in the Lands End and Lizard areas. He was a friend of Robert Preston. Brooks won medals at Falmouth Polytechnic, lectured there and became Vice President in 1897. In 1910 he was elected to Honorary Life Membership.
Publisher
Morrab Library
Date
1858 - 1910
Rights
Morrab Library
Format
Print
Identifier
PC 035
Coverage
St Michaels Mount
Physical Dimensions
4 x 2.5