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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
Plain-an-Gwarry, St Just in Penwith Churchtown, Cornwall. Early 1900sPlain-an-Gwarry (or Plain-an-Gware), Churchtown looking west with children posed on surrounding wall. From the Cornish Plen an Gwari a playing place
Houses on the hillside, Polperro, Cornwall. 1860-1870sHouses on the hillside with children playing in The Warren. Photographic print from the manuscript The History of Polperro by Thomas Q
Regatta and Carnival Week, Fowey, Cornwall. August 1993The giant pasty, which is baked in Polruan, ready to be taken by harbour tug across Fowey harbour. Members of the town band escort it, who this year are dressed as Chelsea pensioners
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
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
Portrait of Hannah Rowett, Polperro, Cornwall. Around 1860Portrait of Hannah Rowett, born 1850, a cousin of Robert and Frank Rendle. Photographic print from the manuscript The History of Polperro by Thomas Q
Five young ladies, Polperro, Cornwall. 1860-1870sFive young ladies in their Sunday best clothes. Photographic print from the manuscript The History of Polperro by Thomas Q
Portrait of a lady, Polperro, Cornwall. 1860-1870sFull length portrait of a lady holding a book. Philip M. Correll (1992) identified the woman as " The school lady of the day"
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
Fore Street, St Just in Penwith, Cornwall. Around 1910Fore Street, Churchtown, with children in the foreground and the Star Inn on the left. Samuel Warren was the innkeeper in 1910 but by 1914 it was William Stephens
John Vivian of Pencalenick, John Opie (1761-1807)Oil on canvas, English School, around 1780. A portrait of a young John Vivian of Pencalenick (1772-1817). Vivian later became a Barrister and was High Sheriff of Cornwall in 1812
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
St Pirans Oratory during construction of the concrete shell, Perranzabuloe, Cornwall. 1910A good crowd viewing the site during the building of the concrete protective shell in 1910. The site hut can be seen left of centre
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
Edith and Annie Mitchell in the woods, Luxulyan, Cornwall. 1914Probably taken somewhere on a footpath in the Luxulyan Valley. Edith and Annie are thought to be the wife and daughter of the photographer. Photographer: T. Mitchell
Annie in corn field, Crowgey Farm, Ruan Minor, Cornwall. 1903A young woman, Annie Bosustow, sits in the mown corn. Annie was one of a family of 13 born at Crowgey. Crowgey Farm was owned by Sampson Bosustow at this time
A view towards Carn Bosavern from near New Downs, St Just in Penwith, Cornwall. Around 1900A view north west near the New Downs end of Churchtown across the fields towards Carn Bosavern. Carrallack is to the right of the hill and Green Lane (later South Place) is on the far left
Workmen uncovering a group of cists at the excavation site of the Iron Age cemetery at Harlyn Bay, St Merryn, CornwallA view of men excavating cists (stone lined graves) in 1900 with a horse and cart in the background. A policeman watches from the right hand side
Group at the excavation site of the Iron Age cemetery at Harlyn Bay, St Merryn, Cornwall. 1900A view of the Reverend W. Iago (centre) and others at the excavation in 1900. 2000 tons of blown sand was excavated to a depth of 20 feet and carted away
Waterfall outside Waterfall Gardens, Truro, Cornwall. Probably around 1910A group of women and children stand beside the waterfall outside Waterfall Gardens with the new Carvedras Viaduct in the background
A Concert Party, Artist UnknownOil on board, Dutch / Flemish School, 17th century. The painting was previously known as Queen Elizabeth and the Earl of Leicester at Kenilworth and attributed to Dirk Hals (1591-1656)
Worths Quay with excursionists awaiting a boat, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1920sA glass lantern slide picturing a large group of excursionists waiting for an excursion steamer on the Truro River at Worths Quay
Horse buses in front of the Cathedral, High Cross, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1910The horse buses include the St Columb-Summercourt-Truro service. People are seated on the horse buses as well as a number of children standing looking at the camera
Two ladies and a little girl of the Tamblyn family of Ivy House, Mitchell, St Newlyn East, Cornwall. 8th November 1908A Tamblyn family group of two ladies and a little girl. Miss Mary Tamblyn was a draper and tea dealer at the post office during the period around 1906. Photographer: Samuel John Govier
Lions Charity Chariots, Par, Cornwall. September 1992
A man posed in a back garden in or near Padstow, Cornwall. Probably 1890s or early 1900sA man poses in a garden. A barrel stands on the wall behind. Photographer: Thomas Henry Williams
Hinamatsuri Egg Diorama, JapaneseThis playful diorama shows the court of an emperor and empress. Empty eggshells have been painted with happy faces and dressed in clothing from the Heian period (794-1185) in Japan
King Street, Truro, Cornwall. About 1910East side of the street showing Slater family grocers at 1 King Street, G.H. Philp (paper hangings, picture frame maker, mount cutter, sign writer, banner painter, stationer, fancy goods)
The Pope Family at Droskyn, Perranporth, Perranzabuloe, Cornwall. Early 1900sThe family are seated on the grass to enjoy a picnic. A camera is set up on a tripod behind them. Mr. Pope is pouring himself a drink and the children seem to be building a scarecrow
Carn Brea Castle, Illogan, Cornwall. Early 1900sThe Castle in the distance from the north west side with a young girl in the foreground. Photographer: Unknown
Two women below the cliff at Trevone, Padstow, Cornwall. Probably 1890s or early 1900sTwo well dressed women shaking hands on the beach. Photographer: Thomas Henry Williams
Mayors Ball, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. December 1989The official last event of Lostwithiel 800, the anniversary year of the Towns Charter, was the Mayors Ball attended by many local dignitaries
Chainwalk, Kenwyn, Cornwall. Early 1900sView of the Chainwalk with a lady looking towards the city. The top pinnacles of the church tower are faintly in the distance and the roof of the house at the far end of Chainwalk can be seen
Medieval Musicians, Restormel Castle, Lanlivery Parish, Cornwall. September 1990Hautbois, musicians Rick and Helen (Nellie) Heavisides, demonstrate and play medieval music on period instruments during a four day stay at Restormel Castle
A group posed by the rocks at Godrevy, Gwithian, Cornwall. Early 1900sA large group of well dressed men, women and children posed by rocks, believed to be at Godrevy. Photographer: Unknown
Children on the shore, Cape Cornwall, St Just in Penwith, Cornwall. Early 1900sA stereo view of children and adults on a rocky shore, probably Priests Cove. The Brisons are in the background. Cape Cornwall marks the point where the Atlantic currents divide
The Bathing Pool, Porthtowan, Cornwall. Probably early to mid 1900sThe Victorian tidal pool with swimmers. Photographer: Unknown
Cornish Town Criers, Fowey, Cornwall. August 1992Attending the crowning of Fowey Carnival Queens was this collection of Town Criers, and wives, from Cornwall. They were invited by Foweys Crier, Michael Penprase (centre)
Group of people, Kea, Cornwall. Early 1900sA photograph of three men and two women outside a building. Two men are seated in front, the one on the right may be Mr Gill, the Kea parish clerk
Carnival at Perranporth, Perranzabuloe, Cornwall. Probably 1920sThe Carnival at Perranporth with several children in fancy dress. The little boy in the centre is dressed as John Bull. There are also several onlookers, and a stagecoach behind