Family album
The Eclipse
On 11th August 1999, at about 11am, the southwestern corner of the UK was witness to a total solar eclipse. My parents' house in Cornwall was host to several visitors who came for the event.
Tents pitched in the upper lawn of Pengelly garden on the eve of the eclipse.
Rob, Hayley and Scott, friends of mine, enjoy a drink on the patio at Pengelly.
A line of matching Eurohike tents on the upper lawn at Pengelly.
A game of croquet on the 'crown green' croquet lawn at the top end of Pengelly garden.
Barbeque in Pengelly garden on the eve of the eclipse.
Late night drinking on the eve of the eclipse.
Dad and others walk to the field above Pengelly to view the eclipse.
My aunt, Julia, dons her specs to view the eclipse.
The lights are dimmed!
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