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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
RNLI lifeboat Arab I at the quay, Padstow, Cornwall. 1883-1900The lifeboat Arab I under sail off the quay at Padstow with the railway yards in the background. The lifeboat has a full compliment of women
Mounts Bay fishing boat, Cornwall. Late 1800s / early 1900sA view of a pilchard boat under full sail in Mounts Bay. Three fishermen can be seen at work. The lugger bears the registration 457.PZ which, according to the Newlyn Archive (2014)
Surfers on the beach, Perranporth, Perranzabuloe, Cornwall. Probably June 1922Two young men and three young ladies posed with surf boards on the beach at Perranporth. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
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
Tucking Pilchards at Cadgwith, Cornwall. Late 1800sCadgwith harbour with fishermen, fishing boats and a tucking net full of pilchards. Photographer: Unknown
River Gannel, Newquay, Cornwall. 24th June 1910A general view over the River Gannel, Newquay, with the Corisande Hotel in the middle distance. The photographers are in the foreground. Photographer: Herbert Hughes.
Rock, St Minver, Cornwall. June 1906A view of Rock looking down the estuary at low tide. On the foreshore, to the left, is a bait digger with his fork and basket. To the right is a fishing boat, moored with its sails down
The beach, Perranporth, Perranzabuloe, Cornwall. August 1922A view of the top end of Perranporth beach with the town beyond. The photograph was taken from below Cliff Road on the August Bank holiday. There are lots of people and children enjoying the weather
Polzeath, St Minver, Cornwall. Late 1930sTaken from the the south western side of Polzeath looking north easterly towards the main village area. Cars are parked on the beach with people enjoying a sunny summers day in the late 1930s
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
Harbour, Polperro, Cornwall. 1860-1870sView over the south harbour wall with boats at low tide. A steamer (or schooner) can be seen beyond Chapel Rock, also known as Peak Rock
RNLI lifeboat Arab II at Harlyn Bay, St Merryn, Cornwall. Around 1908The RNLI Lifeboat Arab II being towed across the sands at Harlyn Bay to be launched, followed by a mixed group of men, women and children
Reverend Hawkers Hut, Morwenstow, Cornwall. 9th July 1913A man inside Hawkers Hut on the cliffs close to Sharpnose Point, about a mile from Morwenstow. It was built by the eccentric clergyman, poet and antiquarian Robert Stephen Hawker (1803-1875)
Trevone Bay, Padstow, Cornwall. Probably 1930sA view, looking towards Roundhole Point, of people on the beach. Photographer: Unknown
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
Wreck of the French brigantine Angele of Boulogne, Doom bar, Padstow, Cornwall. Wrecked on 13th November 1911A view of the wreck of the French brigantine Angele of Boulogne aground on Doom Bar with the hull beginning to break up. A report of the Inquest held at Minver Farm, St Enodoc
William Arthur Chesterfield, Victoria Pier, Mevagissey, Cornwall. 1982Fisherman William Arthur Chesterfield (born 1927) on the quay tending his nets. Identified by family members, William was skipper of the family owned boats Christabel and, later, Frances
Fishing boat in rough sea approaching the Camel Estuary, Padstow, Cornwall. Early 1900sIdentified in J. Bartletts Ships of North Cornwall, 1996, as A Lowestoft sailing trawler running for Padstow under reduced canvas past Stepper Point, with Pentire in the background"
Fishing boat at Mullion Cove, Mullion, Cornwall. Around 1890sFishing boat PZ (?)24 (registered in Penzance) being dragged ashore by two men. Photographer: Unknown
The four wooden Marconi wireless towers at Poldhu, Mullion, Cornwall. Before 1912A view of the four wooden 200ft Marconi towers at Poldhu, built by early 1902, showing the guide wires and signal station buildings. View from across the beach at Poldhu
The beach, Perranporth, Perranzabuloe, Cornwall. August / September 1921Fisherman on the beach with fish on a line. He is identified as Frank Roberts, fishing for bass. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
Cape Cornwall, St Just in Penwith, Cornwall. Around 1890Hand coloured glass lantern slide showing Cape Cornwall from the NE side, above Porth Ledden (Porthledden). Wheal Call Counthouse can be seen on the left
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
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
Fishing boats, Polperro, Cornwall. Possibly 1940sPolperro Harbour with fishing boats: FY185, FY20, FY30, FY52 and possibly FY12. Houses can be seen extending up the hillside/cliffside. Photographer: Unknown
Kynance Bay House, The Lizard, Landewednack, Cornwall. Early 1900sA view of Kynance Bay House, located on the edge of Lizard village. The Victorian house was built in 1888. Photographer: Unknown
The four wooden Marconi wireless towers at Poldhu, Mullion, Cornwall. 10th June 1908A view of the four wooden 200ft Marconi towers at Poldhu, built by early 1902, showing the guide wires and signal station buildings
Golf Course, Perranporth, Perranzabuloe, Cornwall. 6th June 1910View from Perranporth golf course over the beach to the town. Nobels explosives works can be seen on top of the hill at Cligga Head. Two ladies and a gentleman are standing in the foreground
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
The outer harbour, Mevagissey, Cornwall. Around 1920s or early 1930sShipping in the outer harbour at Mevagissey with the Fal pleasure steamer Victor alongside lighthouse quay. Victor was in use between 1898 and 1934
The beach, Perranporth, Perranzabuloe, Cornwall. 1921Two men and a little boy with four large fish on a stick. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
The beach at Porthallow, St Keverne, Cornwall. Early 1900sFishermen and women on the beach, with two boats, FH81 and FH8? Photographer: Probably Arthur William Jordan
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
The Stile, Padstow, Cornwall. Early 1900sLadies sitting on the stile beyond north quay with the estuary behind. Looking towards Pentire. Part of the A.K. Hamilton Jenkin collection. Photographer: Unknown
Narrowcliff, Newquay, Cornwall. Late 1930sA 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
Fishing boat off Porthleven, Cornwall. Undated, probably early 1900sThe Penzance registered Porthleven fishing boat, PZ57 Hetty May, under sail off Porthleven with several fishermen on board. Another fishing boat can be seen in the distance. Photographer: Unknown
Ketch Elizabeth loading cargo at Mother Iveys Bay, St Merryn, Cornwall. Early 1900sKetch Elizabeth loading cargo (possibly sand) at Mother Iveys Bay. The ketch is possibly the Elizabeth Couch of Barnstaple built at Bideford in 1838 or it may the Elizabeth of Burton upon Stather
Fishing boats, Penzance, Cornwall. Around 1900A hand coloured slide of several luggers leaving Penzance with sails hoisted, probably in the early morning. Hand coloured slide by W.C. Hughes, Brewster House, London. Photographer: Unknown
Fishing fleet in the Hayle Estuary, Lelant, Cornwall. Early 1900sView of the fishing fleet, under full sail, leaving the Hayle Estuary at high tide. Some vessels are using their large oars or sweeps to move the boat away from the shore to catch the wind
The beach, Perranporth, Perranzabuloe, Cornwall. Around 1910A view of Perranporth beach and the sand dunes on the August Bank Holiday. The photograph is taken from Cliff Road, overlooking a tennis court in the foreground
The Terrace, Pentewan, St Austell, Cornwall. 1960Originally built as five sea captains houses in 1821, the houses have a commanding position overlooking the early 19th century harbour. They are Grade II listed buildings. Photographer: Charles Woolf
Porthpean, St Austell, Cornwall. 1910A good view of Porthpean beach looking north east on a busy summers day. The white building with the well tended garden is Porthpean House
Cawsand from the beach, Rame, Cornwall. 1890sTwo large sailing vessels are on the beach. Nearest to the camera is the William, nearest the camera with the Star of Peace half obscured behind the William