House Collection

Levant mine, St Just in Penwith, Cornwall. Late 1800s
View of the Levant mine, looking towards Pendeen, before the building of the lighthouse. An old beam winding house can be seen in the centre foreground. Photographer: Unknown

Fore Street looking east towards The Square, Probus, Cornwall. Early 1900s
A mixed group of mainly children pose for the photographer, including two people in the upstairs rooms of the Hawkins Arms

Levant mine, St Just in Penwith, Cornwall. 1890s
A group of boys in front of a of set of 32 visible Cornish stamps heads which are being driven by a rotative beam engine. There would have probably been 64 heads in complete set

Tywarnhayle Mine, St Agnes, Cornwall. Around 1907
Three miners next to the centrifugal pump shaft. This was the first electric pump in Cornwall. Photographer: Unknown

Carvedras Smelting Works, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1892
Workmen posed with tin ingots. The man with the white beard is James Symons and the boy kneeling on the right is John Penrose

Goonvrea, Perranarworthal, Cornwall. December 1924
A general view of Goonvrea from a distance with Cliff House below. In 1980, Rex Barratt writes in his book, Stately Homes in and Around Truro, " Goonvrea

Carvedras Smelting Works, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1892
A general view of the tin smelting works with workmen outside and Brunels viaduct behind. This photograph was probably taken in 1892 when the operators, Daubuz and Company, amalgamated with Bolitho

The Harbour, Cadgwith, Cornwall. 1908
A man and woman admire the visiting French ketch Nouvelle Marie, moored at Cadgwith. The ship was lost with all hands in 1909 off the coast of Glamorgan

Calstock viaduct, Cornwall. After 2nd March 1908
The Calstock viaduct and quay with lift. The Viaduct was completed on 2nd March 1908. Photographer: Unknown

Calenick, Kea, Cornwall. Early 1900s
An early view of Calenick, taken from an unusual angle, showing the bridge and several cottages. Photographer: Ernest Chegwidden

Monday, Bryan Pearce (1929-2007)
Oil on board, 1959. Bryan Pearce was born in St Ives in 1929 and suffered from the then unknown condition Phenylketonuria, which affects the normal development of the brain

The Rectory, Merther, Cornwall. Date unknown but probably around 1920s
A view of Merther Rectory, which once served the Church of St Cohan. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan

Courtyard in Newlyn leading through to Myrtle Cottage, Fred Millard (1857-1937)
Oil on panel, Newlyn School, around 1890. This painting depicts the courtyard of Myrtle Cottage, where the female students of Stanhope Forbes painting school lodged before the First World War

Colchester Villas, Falmouth Road, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1917 / 1918
A view of Colchester Villas, from the front, with a lady and gentleman standing in the doorway. The late 18th century, grade II listed terrace of four houses were built in the French Renaissance

Hotel Central, Quay Street, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1930
Photographer: Unknown

Narrowcliff, Newquay, Cornwall. Late 1930s
A view of Narrowcliff, with fields and buildings and the Kilbirnie Hotel on the far right. The Kilbirnie was run by Mr and Mrs Ernest Crocker, formerly of Kilbirnie, Cliff Road, at the time

Newton Ferrers House, St Mellion, Cornwall. 1970
A view of Newton Ferrers House in St Mellion. The current house, with Italianate terraces, was built for the Coryton family in the late 17th century. Photographer: Charles Woolf

Woodkeepers cottages, Tregothnan, St Michael Penkivel, Cornwall. Probably early 1900s
Tregothnan has been home to the Boscawen family since 1334. The house was rebuilt by Edward Boscawen (1787-1841), fourth Viscount and First Earl of Falmouth, near the site of an older mansion

The Bolingey Inn, Penwartha Road, Bolingey, Perranzabuloe, Cornwall. Early 1900s
The Bolingey Inn where Samuel John Ball was the landlord at the time. The glass plate negative is titled Bolengey Nr. Perranporth

A view of the living room in Samuel John Goviers house, Chacewater, 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

Trafalgar House, Malpas Road, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1900
The early 19th century, Grade II listed building was the home of Jeremiah Reynalds, who was mayor of Truro from 1864-1866. Photographer: Unknown

Bolankan, Crowan, Cornwall. 1962
Bolankan Farmhouse at Crowan. Photographer: Charles Woolf

Duke of Cornwalls visit to the Royal Cornwall Museum to mark the bicentenary year of the Royal Institution of Cornwall
Cornwall Museums Partnerships Museum Development Officer introduces the 2018 Cornwall Heritage Award winners to the Duke of Cornwall

Ferry Boat Inn, Helford Passage, Constantine, Cornwall. Before 1906
The Ferry Boat Inn. Above the door is written G. Banfil licensed to sell Beer, Porter and Spirits. Mr G. Banfil died in 1906. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan

St Buryan, Cornwall. 1890s
The Reverend and Mrs J.W. Hardcastle outside the Methodist Manse at St Buryan. Reverend Hardcastle was the minister of the Wesleyan Methodist Chapel, St Buryan from 1894 to 1897. Photographer: Unknown

East Pool Mine, Illogan Cornwall. 1900-1909
Surface view of East Pool mine works, from East Pool stamps. Photographer: John Charles Burrow or Herbert Hughes

The gig Thomas outside the Commercial Hotel, Central Square, Newquay, Cornwall. Around 1860-1866
A view of the gig Thomas and crew of 7 in front of the Commercial Hotel, later known as the Central Inn, Newquay. The landlord of the hotel between 1860 and 1866 was a man named Thomas

Luxulyan village, with church tower in the background, Cornwall. 1914
A man stands in the roadway on a sunny day with the tower of St Julitta church in the background. St Cyorss Well and the village pump are on the right

Back Quay showing the Market Inn, the rear of City Hall and N. Gill & Son, Truro, Cornwall. After October 1937
A view of the Market Inn, the rear of City Hall and N. Gill & Son after the filling-in works were completed in October 1937. A small group of men are standing outside the Market Inn

Bungalows under construction, Perranporth, Perranzabuloe, Cornwall. Around 1920s
A number of workmen can be seen on the building site. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan

Princes House, Princes Street, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1900
The Dining Room in Princes House showing the ornate ceiling, and several pieces of period furniture. Princes House was built for William Lemon in 1739 by the London architect Thomas Edwards

Sunny Corner, Truro River, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900s
View up river to Sunny Corner. There is an unidentified pleasure steamer on the left, which could be Queen of the Fal or maybe Roseland. Photographer: Unknown

Rosewin Row, Truro, Cornwall. 1927
A view of an alley, probably off Rosewin Row. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan

Avondale Road, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900s
View up the left side of Avondale Road showing the terraced houses. Photographer: Arthur Philp

Brea Hill from Greenaway, Trebetherick Point, Trebetherick, St Minver, Cornwall. Around 1930
A good view across Daymer Bay beach to Brea Hill, from the rear garden of Greenaway. Photographer: Unknown

House in the Trees at Hampstead, John Constable (1776-1837)
Oil on board, English School, 1821. John Constable was the son of wealthy miller in Bergholt, Suffolk. His family did not approve of his vocation as an artist but he joined the Royal Academy Schools

Entrance hall and staircase of Princes House, Princes Street, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1900
A view of the staircase and stair hall from the entrance hall. Princes House was built for William Lemon in 1739 by the London architect Thomas Edwards. Photographer: Unknown

Bungalow Town, Perranporth, Perranzabuloe, Cornwall. Around 1920s
The building site appears to be nearly complete, however a small number of bungalows are still under construction. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan

Rear of the Britannia Hotel, The Green, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1930
A view of the rear of the Britannia Hotel, later known as the Britannia Inn. The rear of the building faced The Green with the front located at the end of Quay Street. Photographer: Unknown

Shirley Cottage, Fore street, Newquay, Cornwall. Probably early 1900s
A view of the front of Shirley Cottage from the road. Photographer: Ennor

Newquay boating lake, Trenance Gardens, Newquay, Cornwall. After 1939
A view of the boating lake with children in paddle boats on the lake and walkers in the garden. Trenance Viaduct can be seen in the background and houses on Trevemper Road can be seen on the right

Dummy Board of a Girl in Costume of the William and Mary Period
Wooden painted screen dating from around 1689-1702. Dummy boards were usually placed in empty spaces, such as a staircase or empty fireplace, in large houses

Dummy Board of a Boy in Costume of the William and Mary Period
Wooden painted screen dating from around 1689-1702. Dummy boards were usually placed in empty spaces, such as a staircase or empty fireplace, in large houses

The village and beach, Porthtowan, Cornwall. Probably early to mid 1900s
A view of Porthtowan village and beach looking west from East Cliff. People are making their way across the dunes, some with motor bikes, and a tennis court is laid out in the field on the far side

Churchtown Farmhouse, Otterham, Cornwall. 1961
A view of Churchtown Farmhouse including the parlour wing. The Grade II listed farmhouse probably dates from the 16th century with 17th, 18th, 19th and 20th century alterations

The Tobban Horse, Porthtowan, Cornwall. Probably after 1927
A view of the Tobban Horse rock before the landward side collapsed in the 1960s. Some mining headgear can be seen on the far cliff

A view of the beach and village, Porthtowan, Cornwall. Probably 1940s
A general view of Porthtowan beach and village from the Eastcliff side. Photographer: Unknown

The City Hotel and St Marys Terrace, Kenwyn Road, Truro, Cornwall. Probably early 1900s
The City Hotel and St Marys Terrace looking up the hill, with passers-by and a horse and trap. A sign advertising R. Menhennet, Mason can be seen on the left. Photographer: Arthur Philp

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