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Dolcoath Mine, Camborne, Cornwall. 1893The Man Engine at 234 fathoms level below adit, in 1893. The man engine went down to the 314 fathom level. Miners can be seen standing on the steps of the engine rod while others stand on solars or
East Pool Mine, Illogan, Cornwall. 1893. Group of Cornish miners at rest at the 310 levelCornish miners at Croust time, at the 310 level. Miners enjoying their croust, having performed the first part of the days labour
The wreck of the collier Bessie, with all that remains of the wrecked Vulture in the surf beyond, Carbis Bay, LelantA view of the Bessie wrecked at Carbis Bay, broadside to the surf, with the machinery of the Vulture beyond. SS Bessie (ON 49984) was an iron three masted brigantine rigged steamer of 287 tons gross
Tucking Pilchards at Cadgwith, Cornwall. Late 1800sCadgwith harbour with fishermen, fishing boats and a tucking net full of pilchards. Photographer: Unknown
East Pool Mine, Illogan, Cornwall. 1893Under-hand stoping at the 170 level. The miner on the left is using a pick while to his right two pares are boring holes for blasting
East Pool Mine, Illogan, Cornwall. Late 1800sMiners posed seated underground. Photographer: John Charles Burrow
East Pool Mine, Illogan, Cornwall. Probably 1893Croust time (a Cornish term for a mid-morning refreshment break). The men are eating pasties and taking refreshment from two barrels. The photographers wife is seated fourth from the left
East Pool Mine, Illogan, Cornwall. 1893Working at 180 level. The photograph was taken by John Charles Burrow on the same occasion as a similar view published in Mongst Mines and Miners (1893)
East Pool Mine, Illogan, Cornwall. Late 1800sMining trolley between lodes. A horse/heave of ground between tin and copper lodes. One miner loading trolley and another miner with wheelbarrow. Photographer: John Charles Burrow
East Pool Mine, Illogan, Cornwall. 1895General surface view with telepherage line carrying hoppers. Photographer: John Charles Burrow
Trewirgie House, Redruth, Cornwall. 1896Two ladies, presumably members of the Jenkin family, standing in the porch
Liskeard and Caradon Railway. Disused trackway near Cheesewring Quarry, Bodmin Moor, Cornwall. Around 1920A walking party, warmly wrapped in outdoor clothing (including trilby hats), taking a break on the old Liskeard to Caradon railway track
Houses in Tregaseal (Tregeseal), St Just in Penwith, Cornwall. Early 1900sLooking across a field and down onto the houses of Tregaseal (Tregeseal). A lot of washing is evident on garden clothes lines
Tregaseal (Tregeseal) and the Foundry from Nancherrow Hill, St Just in Penwith, Cornwall. Early 1900sA general view of Tregaseal (Tregeseal) looking up the valley with the foundry buildings in the middle ground of the picture. Holmans Iron Foundry was built in 1834
Pentewan harbour and village, St Austell, Cornwall. Late 1800sA view of part of the harbour and the village main street. The schooner James Postlethwaite lies alongside in the harbour. A group of women and children stand outside of R.W
Two young miners at croust time at an unidentified mine in Cornwall. Late 1800sThis photograph shows two young miners having a break ( croust is a traditional Cornish word for a break for food). One man has a sledge hammer the other a mining type pick
Looking west down Truck Hill, Probus, Cornwall. 1900sA view from Fore Street, looking west down Truck Hill. A lady stands in the road holding a baby while two others pose for the camera
Furzupland, Kenwyn, Cornwall. Early 1900sA young girl with a skipping rope is at the top of the steps, a lady holding a card or paper is on the right and a gentleman in a trilby is on the left
The horse bus Loyal (Penzance to St Just) at the Commercial Hotel in Market Square, St Just, Cornwall. Before 1906View of the Commercial Hotel in Market Square (or Commercial Square) when owned by Sydney Henry Coles. Samuel Woolcock was the owner by 1906. A number of people are posing for the camera outside
St Georges Road, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900sTwo well dressed ladies are walking on the pavement in the middle distance, near the junction with Frances Street and Ferris Town. The photograph was taken outside the Methodist Church of St George
Fishing boat at Mullion Cove, Mullion, Cornwall. Around 1890sFishing boat PZ (?)24 (registered in Penzance) being dragged ashore by two men. Photographer: Unknown
Levant Mine, St Just in Penwith, Cornwall. 11th (?) July, 1894Group of 29 miners posed underground at the 278 fathom level. The majority of the miners are wearing felt hats, either with the brim intact or with the brim removed
Redruth Railway Station, Cornwall, 1st March 1867This well known photograph depicts the first broad gauge passenger train to arrive at Redruth from the west on 1st March 1867
Back Quay and Lemon Quay, Truro, Cornwall. 1900sBack Quay and Lemon Quay, from Lemon Street bridge looking towards Truro school on the hill in the background. Photographer: Arthur Philp
Looe Bridge, Looe, Cornwall. 1890sView towards Looe bridge from the bank of the river by the railway station. Some work can be seen underway on the railway line towards the bridge. Photographer: Surgeon Captain John Campbell
Bark House, St Ives, Cornwall. 1880sThe Bark House, used for treating rope and nets, backing on to Burrow Road, with fishermen and a group of boys. Photographer: Edward Ashton
Carnglaze Place. St Ives, Cornwall. 1900A view into Carnglaze Place. In the distance a man kneels on the ground carrying out some type of work while two men watch his progress. Photographer: Unknown
Ferris Town in the snow, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900sA view down both sides of Ferris Town towards Frances Street, in the snow. A horse and carriage is driving down the street and a few people are carefully walking on the pavements
Ferris Town, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900sA view down the south side of Ferris Town, towards Frances Street. A number of children are standing in the street with delivery cart further down the road
Henry Martins Home, Woodbury, Woodbury Point, Kea, Cornwall. Early 1900sA front view of Henry Martins home, " Woodbury" at Woodbury Point on the River Fal. Note this is spelled as " Woodberry" on the original glass plate negative
Denas Water, Tresillian, Cornwall. Around 1904Shops and old post office opposite Holy Trinity Church, with two ladies standing in the road. Photographer: Probably Arthur William Jordan
Coverack harbour, Coverack, St Keverne, Cornwall. Late 1800sThe harbour at low tide with a two masted schooner alongside the harbour wall. Photographer: Unknown
Market Square, West Looe, Cornwall. Before 1892A view of the market square in West Looe with the Cornish Arms public house on the left. Presumably photographed before 1892 when the inns license was withdrawn as an immoral house (West Briton)
Dolcoath Mine, Camborne, Cornwall. Early 1900sView of Williams shaft headgear built in 1894. Dolcoath Mine, Camborne, Cornwall. Photographer: John Charles Burrow
South Condurrow Mine, Camborne, Cornwall. September 1898Student setting a fuse using a candle. In 1897 the Camborne School of Metalliferous Mining took over the north-east part of South Condurrow mine for training purposes
Calenick village from downstream, Cornwall. Early 1900sA view looking up the river to the bridge and the village. The photograph is taken at low tide with a couple of small boats moored at the rivers edge. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
The Bridge, Penryn, Cornwall. 1900sA crowd of people on the Commercial Road junction with Quay Hill, Penryn, looking west. The bridge is behind the crowd. The harbour office building is on the left, sporting a number of notices
Coverack, St Keverne, Cornwall. 1894A horse and cart comes up the road from the village. Photographer: Herbert Hughes
A schooner and other boats, East Looe Quay, Looe, Cornwall. Around 1890A topsail schooner and other boats at low water at the seaward end of East Looe quay. Photographer: Surgeon Captain John Campbell
SS Treleigh of Penzance, East Looe Quay, Looe, Cornwall. Probably 1895The SS Treleigh of Penzance at East Looe quay. Treleigh was a steel screw dandy built in 1894 by J.P. Renoldson & Sons, South Shields and owned by D.W. Bain & Co, Penzance
East Looe, Cornwall. Probably 1870sView over East Looe and quay from North Road, probably taken in the 1870s due to the absence of the Guildhall building. Loading gantry and shipping with what appears to mounds of (possibly)
Dolcoath Mine, Camborne, Cornwall. 1893" The stulls at 412 level", in 1893. About 30 feet wide, massive timbers of pitchpine about 18 inches square and 34 feet long were needed to support the very weak roof
Blue Hills Mine, St Agnes, Cornwall. 1893Group (or Pare) of 9 miners underground. A pare is a group of family members or friends recruited to work in the mines. Photographer: John Charles Burrow
Court Cocking, St Ives, Cornwall. 1890Four people on the steps flanking Court Cocking. Photographer: Edward Ashton
Levant Mine, St Just in Penwith, Cornwall. 1894Interior of dry. Miners clothes hang up to dry on the walls and on racks above the heated pipes. Note the wooden boxes with lids secured with padlocks that seemed to serve as a locker and seat
Levant Mine, St Just in Penwith, Cornwall. 1896View of the Stamps engine house and a launder supplying water to a waterwheel. Photographer: Unknown
Three men building a Cornish Mow. 1900Three men building a Cornish Mow (rick) in a field overlooking a Cornish estuary while the dog takes it easy. Probably on Rock side of the Camel estuary looking across the Camel river to the railway
