Clifftop view of Derek and Jeannie Tangye's Nature Reserve

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Title

Clifftop view of Derek and Jeannie Tangye's Nature Reserve

Description

Partial view of the area signposted "Derek and Jeannie Tangye Minack Chronicles Nature Reserve - A Place for Solitude", showing a field of bracken and grass overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Derek and Jeannie bought the 18 acres to preserve it in perpetuity for natural flora, fauna and wildlife that abider there. It was intended for the public to use as a 'Place for Solitude, for quiet contemplation, to feel at one with nature, to admire its beauty and timelessness. It also was known as Oliver Land and was listed with Natural England until 2020.

Creator

David Wills

Date

1950-1986

Rights

Morrab Library

Format

35mm Slide

Type

Photograph

Identifier

DW.31

Coverage

Minack / Dorminack land, near Lamorna.

Physical Dimensions

35x23mm

Geolocation