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Levant Mine, St Just in Penwith, Cornwall. 11th July 1894Tramming with a pit pony at the 278 fathoms main tramming level. Pit ponies were rarely used in Cornwall and until they were introduced at East Pool Mine during the First World War they were unique
RNLI Padstow Lifeboat No. 2 Edmund Harvey with the tug Helen Peele alongside in the background, Padstow, Cornwall. 1901The photograph is thought to have been taken on the lifeboats inauguration day in 1901. She served from 1901 to 1929. The crew are all wearing cork life jackets
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
Obby Oss Mask, Padstow, Cornwall, EnglandMasks such as these are used in the Padstow Obby Oss May Day celebrations. It is worn during a dance that celebrates the coming of Spring
Pill Creek, Feock, Cornwall. 8th July 1912The Photographer: John Charles Burrow and his party landing at the slipway on the north side of Pill Creek. The launch is called L Oiseau Blesse. Photographer: Herbert Hughes
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
View of ships at Porth taken from Glendorgal, St Columb Minor, Cornwall. 1890sTwo ships in the bay at Porth. The wall in the centre of the photograph was protecting the old shipyard used for building vessels, not for trading. The bridge to Porth Island can also be seen
Mansion House, Princes Street, Truro, Cornwall. 1934Mansion House was built for merchant and mine owner Thomas Daniell between 1759-1762 by the London architect Thomas Edwards. W. & E.C. Carne Wine Merchants can be seen on the right hand side
Lifeboat house, Mullion Cove (Porth Mellin), Mullion, Cornwall. Around 1900View of the Lifeboat house in about 1900. There is a boat next to the the lifeboat house. The Royal National Lifeboat Institution stationed a lifeboat at Mullion Cove in 1867
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)
Thomas Hendra Stapletons Beehives at Gwinear, Cornwall. 1912-1913Beehives belonging to Thomas Hendra Stapleton of Gwinear, a professional bee keeper and producer of children, having 12 or 13
Farmhouse and outbuildings, Blackwater, Mithian, Cornwall. Around 1890A farmhouse and outbuildings with a horse and trap and a group of people. In 1982 the house was called The Highlands and is situated at SW 742 465 on the St Agnes road near Blackwater in Cornwall
Loe beach, Feock, Cornwall. 1909A crowd of men, women and children at the Loe and Feock Regatta, on Loe beach. Loe-Vean house can be seen in the distance on the right. Photographer: Unknown
A view from the church tower, St Just in Penwith, Cornwall. Early 1900s, possibly 1905A view of Churchtown from the top of the church tower towards the Consolidated Bank of Cornwall, Plain-an-Gwarry and Cape Cornwall Street with a horse-drawn vehicle by the Consolidated Bank
The beach, Perranporth, Perranzabuloe, Cornwall. Around 1920sFour surfers with boards on the beach. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
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
Surfers on the beach, Perranporth, Perranzabuloe, Cornwall. 1920sEight surfers posing with boards on the beach. Retreat Rocks are in the background. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
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
The Ringers of Launcells Tower, Frederick Smallfield (1829-1915)Oil on canvas, English School, 1887. This painting was inspired by the poem The Ringers of Launcells Tower by Rev. R.S. Hawker of Morwenstow in his book Cornish Ballads and Other Poems
St Agnes, Cornwall. Around 1900Unidentified schooners below winding gear in Trevaunance Harbour. Photographer: Unknown
A Musical Club, Artist UnknownWatercolour by an unknown artist depicting a musical evening in Truro on 8th November 1808, including what is believed to be the only known portrait of Joseph Emidy
Back Quay and Lemon Quay, Truro, Cornwall. Probably early 1920sA view from Lemon Bridge with the River Kenwyn at high tide. Truro school stands on the hill in the background. Sailing barges, one with wooden square engine housing towards the stern
The Circus, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900sElephants walking down St Marys Street, Truro escorted by a mounted policeman. Crowds stand on the pavement and a group of boys walk along with the elephants
Locomotive Smelter on the Redruth and Chacewater line, Cornwall. After 1854Driver and fireman posing for the camera and a group of small children looking on from the vantage point of a high hedge in the background
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
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
Levant mine, St Just in Penwith, Cornwall. Late 1800sView of the Levant mine, looking towards Pendeen, before the building of the lighthouse. An old beam winding house can be seen in the centre foreground. Photographer: Unknown
Malpas Ferry looking towards Ferryside Cottage and the Ferry House on the St Michael Penkivel side, CornwallThe ferry boat Leslie, licensed to carry eleven passengers, sits just offshore and a woman and two men are by another boat onshore. The man on the right is possibly photographer, John Charles Burrow
Penny Farthing Cyclists, Fowey, Cornwall. August 1992Approaching the Bodinnick Ferry are these penny farthing cyclists en route for Plymouth to raise funds for Macmillan Nursing Charity
Trevaunance Beach at low tide, St Agnes, Cornwall. Probably 20th July 1910A view from the beach looking up to Wheal Friendly mine on the skyline. The mine was re-opened in 1900 as part of Wheal Kitty and was at 80fms in 1910
Wheal Providence mine, Carbis Bay, Cornwall. Probably 1880s after the mine closedSurface view of Wheal Providence mine showing a group of engine houses and buildings. The mine closed in 1877
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. 1892Croust time ; croust is a Cornish term for lunch. The image includes the photographers son, front row, second from left, with nine miners. Photographer: John Charles Burrow
Porthleven, Cornwall. 1914-1918Porthleven fishermen in their boat by Newlyn Harbour wall. All aged over 70, they returned to fishing during the manpower shortage in the First World War. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
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
Prussia Cove, St Hilary, Cornwall. 1890sBessys Cove, also known as Prussia Cove, showing the house of John Carter prior to its demolition in 1906. John Carter was one of Cornwalls most famous smugglers
East Pool Mine, Illogan, Cornwall. Late 1800sMiners posed seated underground. Photographer: John Charles Burrow
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
Building the HTP warehouse on Malpas Road, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1911Warehouse being built for HTP (Hosken, Trevithick and Polkinhorn), who were agricultural and grain merchants. View of the frame of the building with scaffolding and gangs of workers
Carclew House, Mylor, Cornwall. 15th March 1912Main facade of Carclew House from the lawns. Originally owned by the Bonython family, the house and estate were purchased by William Lemon in 1739 who employed the architect Thomas Edwards to enlarge
Levant mine, St Just in Penwith, Cornwall. 1890sA group of boys in front of a of set of 32 visible Cornish stamps heads which are being driven by a rotative beam engine. There would have probably been 64 heads in complete set
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
Handbell ringers, St Stephen in Brannel, Cornwall. Probably early 1900sA group of eleven handbell ringers, possibly outside St Stephen in Brannel parish church. The group is very well dressed. Photographer: Canon Henry Holroyd Mills
GWR tank number 34 pictured with four men on the St Ives branch. Around 1905The image shows GWR number 34 pictured with two unnamed men, Charlie Gould the fireman standing on the running plate and the driver Nickie Curnow standing with his feeder (oil can)
Padstow, Cornwall. Around 1900Waiting for the tide at Hawkers Cove. Ketch about to sail. Photographer: T.H. Williams
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)