Photographer's Note
Good Morning Everyone,
I love photographs with a story attached and the photographs that I will show you today really do have a story.
I chose this as my main photograph because for many, this is where the story begins.
On the quayside at Eyemouth, there is this most attractive trailer: attractive and intriguing. It shows cartoon pictures of pirates and a house, (in reality) visible across the harbour,
The story continues in the workshops ....
Please be patient and continue with the story.
Kind regards,
Unfortunately, the workshop, showing Gunsgreen House will not load. (I had this problem earlier in the week).
So, I will give you the information which would have been with the w/s photograph and hope that it will load later! 😥😥
This is Gunsgreen House, with excellent commanding views over Eyemouth Harbour and the extended bay.
Gunsgreen House was designed by John Adam - one of the most famous and expensive architects of the day - for a local man named John Nisbet.
By day, Nisbet was a local merchant, but by night he was a notorious smuggler.
The house was specially adapted for his ‘special requirements’. The large cellars lead direct to the sea to receive their illegal overseas deliveries. Goods such as brandy and tobacco were highly taxed by the British government to raise money for their war chest. Tea was taxed particularly highly, at 119%, and it was this that Nisbet made most of his money from. The house was equipped with secret ‘tea chute’ behind the walls where the loose tea was stored away from prying eyes.
Goods came into Scotland from Europe as far away as Sweden, where tea came via Scottish merchants John Sibbald and Henry Greig, Scottish Merchants in Gothenburg. This was totally against the law. All tea had to come directly from China.
Eventually Nisbet was arrested and lost his fortune but his specially built smugglers' house is still there to lay testimony to his illegal activities.
The house can be explored, all except the top floor, which is rented out to visitors. On this top floor, there is a cavity, where at least three men could have hidden detection. Of course, only a photograph can be seen of this area.
It is an interesting glimpse into Eyemouth's past, where smuggling was rife!
Bev :-)
papagolf21, holmertz, tyro, ikeharel, alvaraalto, Fis2, PaulVDV, Hansaphotos, COSTANTINO marcou esta nota como útil
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(129979) 2019-09-15 2:03
The story is a beautiful advertisement, very colorful and attractive. It's just an advertisement but in the meantime tells something and is very colorful and artistic. The WS with the cellars is a little less attractive, it looks like a barrel and bottle depot almost abandoned and very messy. A very original post, congratulations and good Sunday.Luciano
papagolf21
(152599) 2019-09-15 2:10
Bonjour, chère Bev
Excellent en tout point à travers cette composition.
LA CHAMBRE DES SECRETS .. . .
La maison Gunsgreen a été construite en 1753 par un passeur local, John Nisbet, et l’architecture de JOHN ADAM DESIGN inclut des cachettes secrètes dans lesquelles des marchandises de contrebande étaient conservées.
Merci pour ce partage apprécié.
Amitiés.
Philippe
holmertz
(92884) 2019-09-15 3:07
Hello Bev,
I can't imagine there hasn't been a film based on this story. John Nisbet should have been an ideal role for Alec Guinness. The trailer is the obvious choice of main photo with its funny drawings and bright colours. So far I have seen one WS, which is an interesting complement to the story but not as immediately striking as this photo. It's interesting to learn there was a Swedish connection to this illegal business. There were many Scottish tradesmen in Gothenburg in the 18th century. Some of those families remained for generations and became "ordinary" Swedes and made important contributions to the local society.
Kind regards,
Gert
tyro
(30513) 2019-09-15 3:21
Hello Bev,
What a fascinating story you have unfolded in your extensive note! But what a pity that one of your workshop photographs didn't load - how strange, I must look back later. In fact, the story of John Nisbet reminds me so much of a very similar story (also true) about Deacon Brodie not so very far away in Edinburgh.
Your main photograph starts off the story very well and it's a lovely colourful capture of this interesting trailer. But your workshop photograph of the interior of the lower part of Gunsgreen House is really wonderful - the soft lighting there is fabulous.
Brilliant!
Kindest regards,
John.
ikeharel
(105923) 2019-09-15 4:00
Took me a while to comprehend, Beverley, but I can guess a story that was a known secret to local people, and the essence of it is depicted on the trailer's side.
Waiting for the other WS fort a complete view.
Good afternoon,
Ike
alvaraalto
(42280) 2019-09-15 4:05
Hello Bev,
I hope you can add the WS photo of Gunsgreen House later so that your fascinating story is fully illustrated.
Perhaps this presentation has predictive value and there will be golden times for smugglers after the Brexit. I am curious when this soap will end.
Excellent presentation
Have a good Sunday, groet Rob
mesutilgim
(0) 2019-09-15 4:08
Hello Bev,
Another quite interesting capture/entry in your gallery.
The artist who has painted this trailer has really a great skill and phantasy.
TFS and best regards
MESUT ILGIM
Silvio1953
(205753) 2019-09-15 6:04
Ciao cara Bev, really fun with beautiful decorations, fine details, excellent clarity, splendid light and wonderful colors, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio
Fis2
(155649) 2019-09-15 6:48
Witaj Bev!
Interesting trailer, painting is impressive.
Good POV, colors and sharpness.
I like WS, interesting interior.
Well done.
Nice afternoon.
Krzysztof
CLODO
(45094) 2019-09-15 8:20
Hi Bev
What a story, and I could open the WS too!
A good colored advert you can read as a comic strip!
Cheers
CLODO
Nicou
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(193806) 2019-09-15 9:27
Hello
Une sacrée belle remorque quelle image et captage quel dessin à ls surface de la carrosserie très belle couleurs ce cheval à l'intérieur toit être bien installée elle a l'air très moderne
bravo et amitié
Nicou
Ilonka1974
(9365) 2019-09-15 10:52
Hello Bev,
Great simplicity often makes for great shots, and this one comes close to being a great shot.
Nice pic !
Best regards
Janusz
PaulVDV
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(54865) 2019-09-15 13:07
Hello Beverley,
A very colourful main picture that arouses our interest in the smuggling story.
Strange that tea was taxed particularly highly ... I can understand it when it comes to brandy and tobacco.
Nowadays, smuggling is most commonly associated with people smuggling.
Maybe after the brexit, normal items will be smuggled again. Actually not something to look forward to.
Also strange that you cannot upload a certain photo. Doesn't it have to do with the format?
Best regards, Paul
Hansaphotos
(11379) 2019-09-15 13:59
Hello Beverley
A very interesting story indeed, well described in your informative note. A good photo of this colourful trailer. I`m able to open the WS, and I looked up the Gunsgreen House on FB. Really cleverly built. Fine work:) TFS.
Greetings, Erling
ifege
(32287) 2019-09-15 18:31
Hi Bev
Great photo and interesting note from a place I've never heard of.
Cheers
Ian
Tue
(82264) 2019-09-15 22:29
Hello Beverley,
Thank you for this very interesting and informative story of the history of the house, which is so nicely shown by the cartoon figures on this trailer as well. I really like the bright colours and the gentle sunlight here. Well captured and composed.
Lars
COSTANTINO
(104191) 2019-09-15 22:34
Hello dear Beverley and have a nice day
the title describes everyhting here...
and the story begins!!!!
yes this story is the best
advertisement...
regards
Costantino
emka
(152228) 2019-09-15 23:55
Hello Bev, I read the whole story :). Interesting idea to promote visiting this house of secrets. Nice comic books scenes. And I looked at this page on FB. It would be fun to visit it.
Kind regrads Malgo
ChrisJ
(160036) 2019-09-16 7:48
Hello Bev,
Aaaargh, here be pirates! It sounds like Nisbet was a pirate in real life! Good sharpness and a colourfully decorated trailer. The workshops enhance the main upload. Tfs!
jmdias
(102932) 2019-11-17 7:24
bev
a curious history about the criminal. he should have enjoyed the money for a while until the government take him. nice view of the funny cart with the comics and interesting details of the real house. nice note.
take care
jorge
Photo Information
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Copyright: Beverley Robinson (Royaldevon)
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(75420) - Genre: Lugares
- Medium: Cor
- Date Taken: 2019-08-29
- Categories: Vida Diária, Arte
- Camera: Canon PowerShot G12
- Exposição: f/0.1, 30 segundos
- Versão da Foto: Versão Original, Workshop
- Date Submitted: 2019-09-15 1:54
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