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Background imageBritish Collection: Jubilee Procession in a Cornish Village, A. G. Sherwood Hunter (1846-1919)

Jubilee Procession in a Cornish Village, A. G. Sherwood Hunter (1846-1919)
Oil on canvas, Newlyn School, June 1897. This painting is a wonderful record of a lantern procession held to commemorate Queen Victorias Diamond Jubilee in 1897

Background imageBritish Collection: A China Clay Pit, Leswidden, Harold Harvey (1874-1941)

A China Clay Pit, Leswidden, Harold Harvey (1874-1941)
Oil on canvas, Newlyn School, 1920 or 1924. This painting shows the harsh, labour-intensive working conditions of a china clay pit

Background imageBritish Collection: The Clay Pit, Harold Harvey (1874-1941)

The Clay Pit, Harold Harvey (1874-1941)
Oil on canvas, Newlyn School, 1923. View of Leswidden China Clay Works near St Just. This painting shows the harsh, labour-intensive working conditions of a china clay pit

Background imageBritish Collection: Irene, Bryan Pearce (1929-2007)

Irene, Bryan Pearce (1929-2007)
Oil on board, 1975. 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

Background imageBritish Collection: Black John of Tetcott, James Northcote (1746-1831)

Black John of Tetcott, James Northcote (1746-1831)
Oil on canvas, English School. In 1784 Northcote painted the portrait of John Arscott (1718-1788) of Tetcott, Devon, and it is probable that he painted this portrait of Black John of Tetcott at same

Background imageBritish Collection: Monday, Bryan Pearce (1929-2007)

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

Background imageBritish Collection: British War Medal, First World War 1914-1918

British War Medal, First World War 1914-1918
This medal was awarded to Lieutenant Colonel F. Call. It is one of 17 campaign medals awarded to members of the Call family, now in the museum collection

Background imageBritish Collection: DCLI recruiting march, Caerhays Castle, St Michael Caerhays, Cornwall. 13th July 1915

DCLI recruiting march, Caerhays Castle, St Michael Caerhays, Cornwall. 13th July 1915
Duke of Cornwalls Light Infantry soldiers on a recruiting march going through the arch at Caerhays Lodge, led by a band. Caerhays Castle is a semi-castellated manor house situated 0.5 mile south of

Background imageBritish Collection: Julia Domna Silver Denarius

Julia Domna Silver Denarius
Silver denarius depicting Julia Domna (193-217 AD) on the obverse, facing right, with the inscription IVLIA AVGVSTA. Julia Domna was the wife of the Roman Emperor Septimius Severus (193-211AD)

Background imageBritish Collection: Queen Anne Silver Shilling, England

Queen Anne Silver Shilling, England
The obverse depicts Queen Anne (reigned 1702-1714). The reverse features merged shields, representing the union of England and Scotland

Background imageBritish Collection: Copper Alloy Pre-decimal One Penny (1d) Coin, England

Copper Alloy Pre-decimal One Penny (1d) Coin, England
The obverse bears the youthful portrait of Queen Elizabeth II (reigned 1952-) wearing a laurel wreath in her hair. The inscription ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA F : D: + encircles the portrait

Background imageBritish Collection: Queen Victoria Jubilee Head Silver Crown, England

Queen Victoria Jubilee Head Silver Crown, England
The obverse of the silver crown features Queen Victorias Jubilee portrait, facing left and wearing the small diamond crown, commissioned by her in 1870

Background imageBritish Collection: Gold Electrotype of the Juxon Medal, England

Gold Electrotype of the Juxon Medal, England
Gold electrotype copy of the Juxon medal (a gold pattern five-unite or five pound coin) by Thomas Rawlins (c.1620-1670) showing King Charles I (reigned 1625-1649)

Background imageBritish Collection: The Gullett Family, John Opie (1761-1807)

The Gullett Family, John Opie (1761-1807)
Oil on canvas, English School, circa 1786. This family portrait by the Cornish artist John Opie, shows Christopher Gullet, Clerk of the Peace for Devon

Background imageBritish Collection: Christ Mocked, Annie Walke (1877-1965)

Christ Mocked, Annie Walke (1877-1965)
Oil on canvas, Newlyn School, 1928. Annie Walke studied at Chelsea School of Art and under Augustus John at the London School of Art

Background imageBritish Collection: St Just Tin Miners, Harold Harvey (1874-1941)

St Just Tin Miners, Harold Harvey (1874-1941)
Oil on canvas, Newlyn School, 1935. Harold Harvey was one of the few successful artists of the period who was born and raised in Cornwall

Background imageBritish Collection: Charles Kennedy, Fowey, Cornwall. July 1992

Charles Kennedy, Fowey, Cornwall. July 1992
Liberal Democrat President Charles Kennedy (centre) was guest of honour at the annual dinner of the Partys South East Cornwall branch, held at the Fowey Hotel

Background imageBritish Collection: First World War Victory Medal 1914-1919

First World War Victory Medal 1914-1919
This medal was awarded to Lieutenant Colonel F. Call. It is one of 17 campaign medals awarded to members of the Call family, now in the museum collection

Background imageBritish Collection: 1914-15 Star Medal, First World War 1914-1918

1914-15 Star Medal, First World War 1914-1918
This medal was awarded to Captain F. Call. It is one of 17 campaign medals awarded to members of the Call family, now in the museum collection

Background imageBritish Collection: Distinguished Service Order Medal, First World War 1914-1918

Distinguished Service Order Medal, First World War 1914-1918
This medal was awarded to Lieutenant Colonel F. Call at Buckingham Palace on 26th July 1919. It is one of 17 campaign medals awarded to members of the Call family, now in the museum collection

Background imageBritish Collection: Queens South Africa Medal, Second Boer War 1899-1902

Queens South Africa Medal, Second Boer War 1899-1902
This medal was awarded to Second Lieutenant Charles F. Call, with four clasps. It is one of 17 campaign medals awarded to members of the Call family, now in the museum collection

Background imageBritish Collection: Kabul to Kandahar Star 1880, Second Anglo-Afghan War 1878-1880

Kabul to Kandahar Star 1880, Second Anglo-Afghan War 1878-1880
This medal was awarded to Captain G.F. Call who served with the Royal Engineers. It is one of 17 campaign medals awarded to members of the Call family, now in the museum collection

Background imageBritish Collection: Afghanistan Medal, Second Afghan War 1878-1880

Afghanistan Medal, Second Afghan War 1878-1880
This medal, together with two clasps, was awarded to Captain G.F. Call who served with the Royal Engineers. It is one of 17 campaign medals awarded to members of the Call family

Background imageBritish Collection: Order of the Medjidie Medal (Fifth Class), Crimean War 1854-1856

Order of the Medjidie Medal (Fifth Class), Crimean War 1854-1856
This medal was awarded to Brevet Lieutenant Colonel George Frederick Stevenson Call. It is one of 17 campaign medals awarded to members of the Call family, now in the museum collection

Background imageBritish Collection: Sardinian Medal for Valour, Crimean War 1854-1856

Sardinian Medal for Valour, Crimean War 1854-1856
This medal was awarded to Brevet Lieutenant Colonel George Frederick Stevenson Call. It is one of 17 campaign medals awarded to members of the Call family, now in the museum collection

Background imageBritish Collection: India General Service Medal, Second Anglo-Burmese War / Second Burma War 1852-1853

India General Service Medal, Second Anglo-Burmese War / Second Burma War 1852-1853
This medal was awarded to Colonel George Frederick Stevenson Call. It is one of 17 campaign medals awarded to members of the Call family, now in the museum collection

Background imageBritish Collection: Turkish Crimea Medal 1855, Crimean War 1854-1856

Turkish Crimea Medal 1855, Crimean War 1854-1856
This medal was awarded to Colonel George Frederick Stevenson Call. It is one of 17 campaign medals awarded to members of the Call family, now in the museum collection

Background imageBritish Collection: First China War Medal, First Anglo-Chinese War 1839-1842

First China War Medal, First Anglo-Chinese War 1839-1842
This medal was awarded to Captain G.I. Call in 1842. It is one of 17 campaign medals awarded to members of the Call family, now in the museum collection

Background imageBritish Collection: Order of the Bath (Military Class), 1869

Order of the Bath (Military Class), 1869
George Frederick Stevenson Call was appointed Companion of the Order of the Bath in Queen Victorias 1869 Birthday Honours

Background imageBritish Collection: Army of India Medal, 1799-1826

Army of India Medal, 1799-1826
This medal was awarded to Cornet G.I. Call who served with the 27th Light Dragoons. It was awarded with the clasps ALLIGHUR (4th September 1803), BATTLE of DELHI (11th September 1803)

Background imageBritish Collection: Shield with 17 Campaign Medals, 1807-1918

Shield with 17 Campaign Medals, 1807-1918
These 17 campaign medals were awarded to various members of the Call family. The medals date from the Peninsular War (1807-1814) to the Great War (1914-1918) and include

Background imageBritish Collection: Military General Service Medal, 1793-1814

Military General Service Medal, 1793-1814
This medal was awarded to Captain G.J. Call in 1848, together with the clasp CUIDAD RODRIGO. It is one of 17 campaign medals awarded to members of the Call family, now in the museum collection

Background imageBritish Collection: Ghurka Band, Fowey, Cornwall. August 1992

Ghurka Band, Fowey, Cornwall. August 1992
A display by the Pipes and Drums of the Ghurka Rifles entertained Fowey Regatta Week crowds in the grounds of Fowey Hall. Later in the day they marched to Place House in the town


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