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The Obby Oss, Padstow, Cornwall. Early 1900sThe Obby Oss outside house, with the teaser standing to the left. The Obby Oss is an integral part of the May Day celebrations in Padstow
Opening of Padstow railway station, Cornwall. 27th March 1899Crowds of people waiting for the first train to arrive at Padstow station on the 27th March 1899. The station was the western terminus of the North Cornwall Railway and was operated by the London
Horse bus, Coinagehall Street, Helston. Cornwall. Around 1900The Helston, Cury, Mullion horse bus, named " Fairy". Thomas John Pascoe is seated on the top far right, he was born at Trewennack on 19.8.1872 and died at Trewennack on 19.9 1943
Jacobs Ladder, Falmouth, Cornwall. Early 1900sEleven people stand on the steps. The Jacobs Ladder steps were built by Jacob Hamblen, a builder, tallow-chandler and property owner
Vivian Terrace, Falmouth Road, Truro, Cornwall. Probably early 20th centuryA view of Vivian Terrace looking towards the Lander Monument in Lemon Street. There is a man on a bicycle riding in the road and a horse-drawn milk cart with churns is waiting outside one house
Five little girls, Polperro, Cornwall. 1860-1870sA group of five young girls, comprising two older girls, two toddlers and a baby. The second from the left is probably Jane Ann Libby
Five young boys, Polperro, Cornwall. 1860-1870sFive young boys sitting on steps with their musical instruments, namely an accordion, triangle, tambourine, and a zither which is held by two boys
A street scene in Flushing, Cornwall. Early 1900sA street scene in Flushing. People stand on the pavements to watch the photographer. A shop on the right is festooned with advertisements of the day. Photographer: Arthur Philp
High Street, Falmouth, Cornwall. Early 1900sThe High Street, Falmouth showing George Eustice Stationers and the Post Office at No. 4. Photographer: Arthur Philp
The Lennox-Boyd brothers. Around 1915Studio photograph of Alan Tindal Lennox-Boyd with his brothers. From left to right: George Edward Lennox-Boyd (1902-1943), Alan Tindal Lennox-Boyd (1904-1983)
A Fair, Truro, Cornwall. About 1900Crowds at a fair on The Green, Truro (now Truro bus station). The fairground ride of J. Brewer & Sons of Indian Queens and Bath stands in the middle of the picture. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
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
The Lennox-Boyd family. Around 1912Studio photograph of Alan Tindal Lennox-Boyd with his brothers and mother, Florence Annie Begbie (1870-1949). Standing: George Edward Lennox-Boyd (1902-1943); seated children
The Lennox-Boyd brothers. Around 1912Studio photograph of Alan Tindal Lennox-Boyd with his brothers. From left to right: George Edward Lennox-Boyd (1902-1943), Alan Tindal Lennox-Boyd (1904-1983)
West Street, Penryn, Cornwall. Around 1904A view from West Street, Penryn, of the Three Tuns Inn on the right, with the Cornish Arms behind. Amelia Demcey was the landlady of the Three Tuns in 1904. Photographer probably Arthur William Jordan
The Harbour, Mousehole, Cornwall. 1890View of the harbour at low tide with a group of fishing boats. In the foreground on the quay, a man and woman sit on an upturned rowing boat
The beach, Perranporth, Perranzabuloe, Cornwall. 1921Two men and a little boy with four large fish on a stick. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
Market Square, St Just in Penwith, Cornwall. Early 1900sA stereo pair view looking towards the church with a crowd of boys in the foreground. A horse bus full of passengers is standing in front of the Wellington Hotel in Market Square
Chapel Rock / Peak Rock, Polperro, Cornwall. 1860sA view of Chapel Rock, also known as Peak Rock, and the entrance to Polperro harbour. An open boat with a number of people can be seen in the foreground. Lobster pots have been left to dry
Rose Cottages, Helford, Cornwall. Early 1900sA smartly dressed family pose outside some rather overgrown cottages, the post office is visible in the background. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
Onion man, Penzance, Cornwall. 1898Onion Man (known as an Onion Johnny, if from France) with children and an employee of T.F. Hosking, manure, seed etc. merchant
Market Strand and Market Street, Falmouth, Cornwall. Around 1894Market Strand and the beginning of Market Street with No. 1, Truscotts the butchers, in the middle distance facing the camera. Taken in about 1894 from a series " Towns through Cornwall - no
Calenick, Cornwall. Early 1900sA view of the centre of the village including the Clock Tower and Calenick House with fields behind. Three boys lean against a bridge watching the photographer
A Fair, Truro, Cornwall. About 1910Crowds at a fair on The Green, Truro (now Truro bus station). Hancocks Living Pictures stands in the middle of the picture and in the foreground is Keiling Grays stall selling Doncaster Butterscotch
A Fair, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900sA fair on The Green, Truro (now Truro bus station) in the early 1900s. To the right is a banner advertising Jones Variety Exhibition with posters for The Baby Dancer and Singing & Dancing
A Fair, Truro, Cornwall. Date about 1910A Fair on The Green, Truro (now Truro bus station). Crowds gather around one of the rides, a patent electric motor car track by W.G. & S. Photographer: Unknown
Great Western Beach, Newquay, Cornwall. Early 1900sA view of crowds on the Great Western Beach with the headland and The Headland Hotel in the background. Photographer: Unknown
Church Street, Falmouth, Cornwall. Early 1900sView from no. 23 Thomas Ruse registrars, etc. Polytechnic Hall. Photographer: Unknown
Lifebelt, Newquay Harbour, Cornwall. August 1913A stereoscopic view of Jill Trounson, sister of Jack Trounson, looking through a G.W.R. lifebelt on Newquay Harbour. A view of Newquay town and Towan beach and the Island in the background
Truro Cathedral School, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1922A group of schoolboys, probably the cricket team, posing on the steps outside the doorway. The foundation stone of the school was laid on 21st October 1908
Central Board School, St Columb Major, Cornwall. 1901School photograph with Reginald Colwell James (1890-1974) of St Columb Major. He is identified, by a mark on the photograph, as sitting on the right hand side of the boy holding the chalkboard
Lemon Street, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1890sA view up Lemon Street from Lemon Bridge (which can just be seen on the left hand side) with horse-drawn cabs and carts on the road and lots of people posing for the photographer
The City Hotel and St Marys Terrace, Kenwyn Road, Truro, Cornwall. Probably early 1900sThe 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
Serpentine workshops, The Lizard, Landewednack, Cornwall. Early 1900sSmall serpentine workshops in The Lizard: G. Goodman, The Lizard Serpentine Works; Francis Jose (Joseph?) Guide, Serpentine Works; E. Matthews & Sons, Serpentine workers, boats hire
Royal Cornwall Museums activity table at the Royal Cornwall Show, Royal Cornwall Showground, Whitecross, WadebridgeVisitors enjoying Royal Cornwall Museums activity table in the heritage tent at the Royal Cornwall Show. One of a series of digital images documenting the Royal Institution of Cornwalls participation
View of cove looking out to sea, Portloe, Veryan, Cornwall. July 1912Boats and fishermen on the beach, including FH123 on the slipway. There are several figures in view including three boys and a dog
Fishermen launching a boat at Portloe, Veryan, Cornwall. July 1912Four men are dragging fishing boat FH191 down the beach, with two small boys watching. Other boats are in view, including FH132. Photographer: Herbert Hughes
Fishermen and boats on the beach at Portloe, Veryan, Cornwall. 3rd July 1912Boats on the beach include FH198, FH115 and FH191. Two fishermen are carrying furled sails and fish. A small boy is facing the camera and leaning against one of the boats
View of cove looking down slipway out to sea, Portloe, Veryan, Cornwall. July 1912A number of boats are on the beach and slipway, including FH7. There are several figures in view, including a group of men conferring on the slipway and two boys
Duke of Cornwalls visit to the Royal Cornwall Museum to mark the bicentenary year of the Royal Institution of CornwallThe Duke of Cornwall meets students from local primary schools who sung a special composition " This is Cornwall" upon his arrival at the museum
Coverack, St Keverne, Cornwall. 1890sA crowd pose for the photographer outside Roskilly grocer and post office, close to the harbour. Photographer: Unknown
Water pump, Newquay Harbour, Cornwall. August 1913A stereoscopic view of brother and sister, Jack and Jill Trounson, pumping water into a bucket at Newquay Harbour. Part of the J.H. Trounson collection. Photographer: Unknown.
Giant Pasty, Fowey, Cornwall. August 1992A giant pasty has been a feature of Fowey Regatta Week since the 1960s. It was made by Tony Minalls bakery in Polruan, and brought over the harbour by Fowey Town Band on one of the harbour tugs
Christmas Lights, Fowey, Cornwall. December 1991Father Christmas with Hilda Court, Town Mayor, and Michael Penprase, Town Crier, at the switching on of the Christmas lights throughout the town
Retreat Rocks, Droskyn Point, Perranporth, Perranzabuloe, Cornwall. 1910A view of a natural arch with a rockpool and a little girl, with a ribbon in her hair, sitting on the beach playing. Photographer: Herbert Hughes
Group of people posed below cliff at Padstow, Cornwall. Probably 1890s or early 1900sA group of people, possibly a family group, posed beneath the cliff near Padstow. They all are dressed in their Sunday best. Photographer: Thomas Henry Williams
Duke of Cornwalls arrival at the Royal Cornwall Museum to mark the bicentenary year of the Royal Institution ofA choir of students from local primary schools sing a special composition " This is Cornwall" upon the arrival of the Duke of Cornwall at the museum