Welcome to an exciting new series where we delve into the remarkable story of a centuries-old ship painting discovered in the heart of Tavistock. This hidden gem, found during renovations at 4 Market Street, offers a captivating glimpse into the maritime history of the Tudor period and the rich heritage of our town.
You can find a wonderful new interpretation exhibition of the history of the painting and what it tells us of Tavistock's place in history in Tavistock Guildhall.
This short series of blogs explains how the team from Tavistock Heritage Trust, found the painting, researched it's history and provenance and worked with the Devon County Council archeology team and TIDE to bring its story back to life.
The new interpretive display about the ship painting and its hisorical signifigance can be found in the Tavistock Guildhall Heritage Centre. You can take a look right now prior to its official launch on September 7th 2024, the first day of Tavistock Heritage Open Days events.
In this series, "The Tale of the Ship Painting," we will explore:
The Discovery: Learn how renovators stumbled upon this hidden treasure and the initial reactions to the find.
The Building’s Storied Past: Uncover the fascinating modern history of the building, from its early days as part of a boot-making empire to its role in the thriving Millbay Laundries.
The Painting in Detail: Dive into the intricate details of the ship painting, examining its artistic techniques and historical significance.
Expert Opinions and Research: Hear from maritime historians and art conservation experts who have analysed the painting and provided invaluable insights.
The Building's Later Years and Current Efforts: Follow the journey of preservation, including ongoing efforts to conserve the painting and the building.
The Broader Historical Context: Discover the wider historical implications of the painting, including Tavistock’s connections to Tudor maritime history.
Join us as we embark on this journey through time, revealing the stories and secrets of the ship
Tavistock Heritage Trust are working with partners to restore and save the painting if you would like to make a small donation to support this valuable work please follow this link.
If you would like to find out more about the array of projects Tavistock Heritage Trust are currently involved in follow this link https://www.heritageintavistock.org/our-projects
The Ship Painting Project is a Tavistock Heritage Trust Project in conjunction with Tavistock Town Council with support from Devon County Council, TIDE and Interreg.
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