Children Collection (#2)

Giant Pasty, Fowey, Cornwall. August 1992
A giant pasty has been a feature of Fowey Regatta Week since the 1960s. It was made by Tony Minalls bakery in Polruan, and brought over the harbour by Fowey Town Band on one of the harbour tugs

Christmas Lights, Fowey, Cornwall. December 1991
Father Christmas with Hilda Court, Town Mayor, and Michael Penprase, Town Crier, at the switching on of the Christmas lights throughout the town

Retreat Rocks, Droskyn Point, Perranporth, Perranzabuloe, Cornwall. 1910
A view of a natural arch with a rockpool and a little girl, with a ribbon in her hair, sitting on the beach playing. Photographer: Herbert Hughes

Duke of Cornwalls arrival at the Royal Cornwall Museum to mark the bicentenary year of the Royal Institution of
The Duke of Cornwall arrives at the museum where the Lord Lieutenants Cadet is present to meet him. Upon his arrival, he was welcomed by a choir of students from local primary schools who were

Duke of Cornwalls arrival at the Royal Cornwall Museum to mark the bicentenary year of the Royal Institution of
A choir of students from local primary schools sing a special composition " This is Cornwall" upon the arrival of the Duke of Cornwall at the museum

Duke of Cornwalls arrival at the Royal Cornwall Museum to mark the bicentenary year of the Royal Institution of
A choir of students from local primary schools sing a special composition " This is Cornwall" upon the arrival of the Duke of Cornwall at the museum

A street in Flushing, Cornwall. Early 1900s
A street in Flushing with some of its residents. Photographer: Arthur Philp

Duke of Cornwalls arrival at the Royal Cornwall Museum to mark the bicentenary year of the Royal Institution of
The Duke of Cornwall arrives at the museum and is accompanied by the Vice Lord Lieutenant of Cornwall. Upon his arrival, Prince Charles was welcomed by a choir of students from local primary schools

Duke of Cornwalls arrival at the Royal Cornwall Museum to mark the bicentenary year of the Royal Institution of
The Duke of Cornwall arrives at the museum where the Lord Lieutenants Cadet is present to meet him. Upon his arrival, he was welcomed by a choir of students from local primary schools who were

Duke of Cornwalls visit to the Royal Cornwall Museum to mark the bicentenary year of the Royal Institution of Cornwall
The Duke of Cornwall leaves the museum at the end of the royal visit, accompanied by the Vice Lord Lieutenant of Cornwall and the Lord Lieutenants Cadet

Coverack, St Keverne, Cornwall. 1890s
A crowd pose for the photographer outside Roskilly grocer and post office, close to the harbour. Photographer: Unknown

Tregothnan Lodge gatehouse, Tresillian, Cornwall
Driveway leading up to Tregothnan Lodge gatehouse with two standing figures, a small girl with an older boy holding her hand. A horse and trap with gentleman driving is in front of the lodge gate

DCLI recruiting march, Cornwall. 1915
Duke of Cornwalls Light Infantry recruiting march in Cornwall in 1915. The bandsman is being given tobacco. Location uncertain. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan

Trispen village street, St Erme, Cornwall. Early 1900s
Trispen village street showing the St Erme Reading Room established 1884. A group of young boys are standing with a baby in a pram. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan

Portscatho harbour and village, Gerrans, Cornwall. 1901
Children survey the boats of Portscatho harbour at low tide. Much of the village is visible behind them. Photographer: Herbert Hughes

Looe railway station, East Looe, Cornwall. Around 1890s
The far end of the railway station in Looe with children playing and the foreshore looking towards Looe bridge. Photographer: Surgeon Captain John Campbell

Group of men and boys on a railway track, possibly Padstow-Wadebridge branch line, Cornwall. Early 1900s
The figures in the picture, may not be railway workers; the dogs and wire suggest they may be a party out to snare rabbits

Towan Beach, Newquay. Around 1921
View of Towan Beach and the promenade with bathers and a line of wheeled bathing machines. Photographer: Unknown

River Street, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1905
View down River Street showing the Truro Savings Bank and Baptist Chapel, later to become the Royal Cornwall Museum. The architect of both buildings was Philip Sambell (1798-1874)

Banjo Pier, Looe, Cornwall. Early 1900s
View up the river from near the seaward end of the Banjo Pier. Photographer: Surgeon Captain John Campbell

Pednolva Walk, St Ives, Cornwall. About 1900
A group of people standing and looking out to sea, thought to be on the corner of St Andrews Street. A woman is looking through a telescope which is resting on the shoulder of the man standing in

Padstow, Cornwall. 1887
Tea tent, Market Place, to celebrate Queen Victorias Jubilee. Photographer: Unknown

The Obby Oss, Harbour, Padstow, Cornwall. About 1920
The Obby Oss with band and sailors on the quay, Padstow. The Obby Oss is an integral part of the May Day celebrations in Padstow

The Obby Oss, New Street, Padstow, Cornwall. 1900s
The Obby Oss outside St Petroc stables (New Street). The Obby Oss is an integral part of the May Day celebrations in Padstow

1894 flood, St Ives, Cornwall. November 1894
Flood damage after the inundation of 12 November 1894. Showing back yards and children. Photographer: John Charles Burrow

New Street, Falmouth, Cornwall. Early 1900s
New Street, Falmouth showing children playing and posing for the camera. The parish church of King Charles the Martyr stands in the background. Photographer: Unknown

Russian Flag Day, corner of Boscawen Street and Lower Lemon Street, Truro, Cornwall. 22nd September 1915 (or similar)
Russian Flag Day in Boscawen Street Truro. Ladies with stall on corner of Lemon Street. Notice, partly illegible reads " Some of the men you are helping, every penny counts"

The Obby Oss, Padstow, Cornwall. Around 1920
The Obby Oss outside the London Inn. The Obby Oss is an integral part of the May Day celebrations in Padstow. Each year, on the 1st May

Christingle, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. December 1985
Youngsters from St Winnow Church of England Primary School, Lostwithiel, at a Christingle service held at St Winnow Church. The vicar pictured (centre) is Canon H

Band Christmas party, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. December 1979
Children meet Father Christmas at the Lostwithiel Band Christmas party, held in the Church Rooms, Lostwithiel. Photographer: Jonathan Barker

Playgroup Christmas party, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. December 1979
A bemused 3 year old girl meets Father Christmas at the Playgroup party. The playgroup at that time met in one of the rooms in the Vicarage. Photographer: Jonathan Barker

The Post Road, Helford, Cornwall. Early 1900s
A small group of children watch the photographer from the post road. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan

Boys at a rock pool, Cornwall. 1901
Boys collecting seaweed from a rock pool. Part of the village of Portscatho is visible in the background. Photographer: John Charles Burrow

Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900s
A large group of women posed out of doors with a Guess the weight cake. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan

The Beach, Newquay, Cornwall. Around 1910
Crowds on the beach possibly at the base of the island. Photographer: Unknown

East Looe beach, Looe, Cornwall. 1890s
A view of people walking and paddling on East Looe beach looking east. A beach tent is in the foreground. Photographer: Surgeon Captain John Campbell

The Obby Oss, Fentonluna Lane, Padstow, Cornwall. 1900s
The Obby Oss proceeding up Fentonluna Lane towards Prideaux Place. The Obby Oss is an integral part of the May Day celebrations in Padstow

Padstow, Cornwall. Around 1930s
Bathing Beach at St Georges Cove

The Lifeboat station and neighbouring buildings viewed from the quayside, East Looe, Cornwall. After 1891
Two fishing boats are drawn up on the beach, with a group of men standing and mending nets. The obelisk built in 1891 is visible in the background. Photographer: Surgeon Captain John Campbell

New Street, Falmouth, Cornwall. Around 1910
Building on New Street. Photographer: Unknown

Children playing on the beach at St Georges Cove, Padstow, Cornwall. Early 1900s
Three boys and a girl dressed in beach clothes playing at St Georges Cove. Photographer: Thomas Henry Williams

Poltair, St Austell, Cornwall. Saturday 18th June 1921
Cornish Folk Dance Festival. Children dancing in a competition. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan

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