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Four fishermen, Polperro, Cornwall. Probably 1860s-1870sThe four fishermen are, from left to right: James Curtis (grandfather of Emma Oliver), Jack Langmaid, William Rowe and William Oliver
Harbour walls, Polperro, Cornwall. Probably 1861The inner and outer harbour walls from the landward side with boats and men on the inner wall. The Prince of Wales Pier was about to be built, the foundation stone being laid on 5th September 1861
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
The village, Polperro, Cornwall. Probably 1860s-1870sA view across the village including the house where Lewis Harding processed his photographs. This is the house on the right and is now called Osprey Cottage
Fishing boats off Chapel Rock, Polperro, Cornwall. Probably 1860s-1870sA view of fishing boats moored off Chapel Rock, also known as Peak Rock, probably waiting for high water to enter the harbour
The harbour, Polperro, Cornwall. Probably 1860s-1870sThe harbour from the slipway near The Three Pilchards. Amongst the moored boats are those with registration numbers 23FY, 49FY, 351(?)FY, 50FY and 78FY
The village, Polperro, Cornwall. Probably 1860s-1870sHouses and the waterfront on the east side of the village with lime kiln in the background. Island House is the property end-on in the foreground
The village, Polperro, Cornwall. Probably 1860s-1870sA view taken from Osprey Cottage of the southern end of the village with the houses on the western side and the path leading to Chapel Rock, also known as Peak Rock
Harveys Foundry, Hayle, Cornwall. Late 1850sThe interior of a workshop
The outer harbour with boats, Polperro, Cornwall. Probably 1861A view of the outer harbour with boats, from the inner harbour at low tide. The Prince of Wales Pier was about to be built, the foundation stone being laid on 5th September 1861
The outer harbour approach with boats off Chapel Rock, Polperro, Cornwall. Probably 1860s-1870sA view of the harbour approach with fishing boats moored off Chapel Rock, also known as Peak Rock. The photograph is taken from the outer harbour wall, with men and boys and possibly Jonathan Couch
View of harbour, Polperro, Cornwall. Probably 1860s-1870sView over roofs towards Chapel Rock, also known as Peak Rock, from Osprey Cottage on the eastern cliff. Boats are moored in the harbour
Picnic party on Cliffs, Polperro, Cornwall. Probably early 1860sUnidentified group in their Sunday best enjoying a picnic on the cliff on the east side of the harbour. Fishing nets can be seen draped over the Duke of Cornwall pier
