Magic Lantern Slide: Lundy, Gannet Rock (high water)

Alfred Rowden was a keen amateur photographer and natural historian in Exeter. He often gave talks at local field clubs, illustrated with magic lantern slides that he created or purchased from commercial manufacturers. This photograph is one a series from a Royal Albert Memorial College Field Club and Natural History Society visit to Lundy Island.

Object Summary

Accession Loan No.
45/1960/95/201
Collection Class
Social and industrial history
Material
glasspaperphotographic emulsion
Common Name
Magic Lantern Slide: Lundy, Gannet Rock (high water)
Simple Name
slide
Inscription Transcription
handwritten 'Z 202 Lundy -- Gannet Rock' on top edge; handwritten 'Lundy Gannet Rock (high water) / A.O. Rowden / Z.202' on binding and masking strips
Period Classification
Inter War (1918-1939)
Production Country
United Kingdom
Production Person Initials
A.O.
Production Person Surname
Rowden
Production Year Low
1924
Production Year High
1941

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Lantern Slide: Lundy, Gannet Rock (high water)