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“Ginger is always such a help to me cleaning the grates and lighting the fires. I do not know what I would do without her.”

Edith Burnes, housemaid, 1910

A formal portrait of Lady Theodosia Brackenford with her faithful chimera, painted at Merthen House during her visit to Lady Eleanor Tregarron. Mr Basil Grimwold (1871–1926), the artist, notes the sitter’s calm familiarity with the creature, long regarded as a companion of the Brackenford family and said to have outlived more than one generation.

"As a rule I do not allow pets in the studio. Lap dragons scorch the drapery, house dragons shed upon the carpet, and none of them will remain still for more than a moment. Lady Brackenford was, however, insistent that her companion be included in the sitting, and as she is a valued patron I was obliged to make an exception. To its credit, the creature conducted itself with more dignity than many children I have photographed, though I daresay the inconvenience will be reflected in her account."

— Mr Penhaven, Photographer, 1910

“The Drake gives the necessary heat, maintained by the consumption of the occasional goat, while Wyrm’s strength transports the crucible around the factory.”

— Mr Henshaw, Foundry Foreman, 10 March 1910

“This photograph was taken earlier this spring to show the frontage of the premises at Nos. 3, 4 and 5 Market Terrace, where my studio is situated. It was made upon a half‑plate negative in the ordinary course of business, the light being favourable at the time.

The view includes Mr. Tregoning’s bakery on the left and Mr. Hine’s drapery on the right, together with several of the tradesmen and carters who were passing in the street. I have placed the picture here as some persons have expressed interest in the appearance of the Terrace and the shops as they stand at present.

No special arrangement was made for the taking; it is simply a faithful representation of the scene as it appeared on the day.”

— J. C. Polglase, Photographer, 4 Market Terrace, Tregolyne
(Spring, 1910)