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Background imageHedge Collection: Samuel John Govier on his bicycle with his photographic box on the front, Cornwall. Early 1900s

Samuel John Govier on his bicycle with his photographic box on the front, Cornwall. Early 1900s
Samuel John Govier (1871-1967) was a pioneering photographer in the late 19th and early 20th century in Cornwall. In the early years he travelled on his bicycle or in a horse drawn van before setting

Background imageHedge Collection: Samuel John Govier posed in fancy dress on his bicycle, locality unknown but somewhere in West

Samuel John Govier posed in fancy dress on his bicycle, locality unknown but somewhere in West Cornwall. Early 1900s
Samuel John Govier (1871-1967) was a pioneering photographer in the late 19th and early 20th century in Cornwall. In the early years he travelled on his bicycle or in a horse drawn van before setting

Background imageHedge Collection: Aircraft Crash, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. September 1991

Aircraft Crash, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. September 1991
The remains of a two seater Cessna 150 Aerobat aircraft which crashed near the road between Lostwithiel and Couchs Mill. The pilot, Lionel Burrows, and his passenger escaped with minor injuries

Background imageHedge Collection: Member of the First World War Womens Land Army with a horse, Tregavethan Farm, Truro, Cornwall

Member of the First World War Womens Land Army with a horse, Tregavethan Farm, Truro, Cornwall. May 1918
An unnamed member of the Womens Land Army standing in a field, holding the bridle of an unsaddled horse. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan

Background imageHedge Collection: Member of the First World War Womens Land Army standing with a horse and cart, St Clement

Member of the First World War Womens Land Army standing with a horse and cart, St Clement, Cornwall. Probably May 1918
A member of the Womens Land Army standing in front of an open cart belonging to A.C. Polwhele of Polwhele House. She is holding the reins of a stationery horse. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan

Background imageHedge Collection: Three invalids, Truro, Cornwall. June 1918

Three invalids, Truro, Cornwall. June 1918
Two sailors and a young boy in a soldiers uniform all carrying walking sticks. Location unknown but possibly in the grounds of the Royal Naval Auxiliary Hospital

Background imageHedge Collection: Corporal Thomas Edward Rendle, VC. Possibly 1915

Corporal Thomas Edward Rendle, VC. Possibly 1915
Picture of Thomas Rendle (born Bedminster, Bristol on the 14th December 1884 and who was awarded the Victoria Cross) with some of his battalion colleagues, including an officer

Background imageHedge Collection: Playing croquet below Trelyon Avenue, St Ives, Cornwall. Early 1900s

Playing croquet below Trelyon Avenue, St Ives, Cornwall. Early 1900s
Two ladies playing croquet on a lawn with a man watching. The croquet lawn is situated below Trelyon Avenue. The railway line can be seen below, with the harbour in the distance

Background imageHedge Collection: Loe Pool, Helston, Cornwall. 1899

Loe Pool, Helston, Cornwall. 1899
Penrose Walk, looking down the lane to a gate and fence. Photographer: Herbert Hughes


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