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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
Carvedras Viaduct, St Georges Road, Truro, Cornwall. Before 1902View south down St Georges Road of Isambard Kingdom Brunels original timber fanned viaduct. This viaduct was replaced by an all stone structure which opened on the 17 August 1902
Rugby Union match, Redruth, Cornwall. 10th October 1912A match between Cornwall, in the striped jerseys, and the touring South African Springboks team at Redruth. The picture shows a line out during the match
Royal Visit, Ferris Town, Truro, Cornwall. 15th July 1903Crowds of people have lined the street to await the arrival of the Prince and Princess of Wales, later King George V and Queen Mary, on 15th July 1903 for the Benediction of the cathedral nave
The Royal Visit by the Prince and Princess of WalesThe Royal visit in 1903 by the Prince of Wales (later King George V) and Princess Mary, leaving the station at Grampound Road in an open carriage
Building a new viaduct, Hayle, Cornwall. 1884-1885A large group of workers building the new stone viaduct at Hayle, to replace Brunels original timber construction which opened in 1852
The Cornish Express motor bus, St Just in Penwith, Cornwall. 14th May 1903The Cornish Express outside the Commercial Hotel in St Just in Penwith
The Riots Group Committee, Newquay, Cornwall. 1897A photograph of the Riot Committee set up to object to the building of the Headland Hotel on the site known as Fistral Meadow, taken around the time of the riots on 31st August 1897
Royal Visit, 25 Ferris Town, Truro, Cornwall. 15th July 1903Crowds of people have lined the street to watch the Prince and Princess of Wales, later King George V and Queen Mary
Royal Visit, 10 Ferris Town, Truro, Cornwall. 15th July 1903A large group of people standing in front of their house and in the street awaiting the arrival of the Prince and Princess of Wales, later King George V and Queen Mary
Royal Visit, High Cross, Truro, Cornwall. 15th July 1903Crowds of people line the street as the Infantry leave High Cross for King Street on the occasion of the Prince and Princess of Wales, later King George V and Queen Mary
Royal Visit, 7 King Street, Truro, Cornwall. 15th July 1903Crowds of people have lined the street to watch the Prince and Princess of Wales, later King George V and Queen Mary
Fishing boats, St Ives harbour, Cornwall. 1904Drying sails on ships in the harbour. Ship number SS551 built in 1874 by Bryant and ship number SS81 is behind. Photographer: Herbert Hughes
Lecture by Thurstan Peter at St Pirans Oratory, Perranzabuloe, Cornwall. 29th August 1910Historian and author Thurstan Peter with the audience at his lecture at the Oratory on 29th August 1910. St Pirans Oratory survives as an early Christian chapel with all four walls standing
Bishop Frere in procession to St Pirans OratoryA procession arriving at the oratory for a service under Bishop Frere. St Pirans Oratory survives as an early Christian chapel with all four walls standing
Gentlemen in top hats lined up on The Green, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900sThe photograph was taken at an unknown ceremony. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
Outdoor presentation, possibly on The Green, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900sA gentleman removes his top hat to bow and shake hands with another gentleman at an unknown presentation ceremony. A large crowd of people look on. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
The Mayor of Truro, N. B. BullenThe foundation stone is in the side wall of 3 Kenwyn Road (the first) which is on the corner of Kenwyn Road and Hendra Road (formerly known as New Road). It reads " 1921 N.B. Bullen, Mayor. R.K
A distant view of Bishop Frere in procession to St Pirans OratoryA distant view of a procession crossing the dunes to the oratory for a service under Bishop Frere. St Pirans Oratory survives as an early Christian chapel with all four walls standing
Horse drawn carriage in Boscawen Street, Truro, Cornwall. Possibly 1911A horse drawn carriage in procession through a decorated Boscawen Street, Truro. Undated, but perhaps at the time of the coronation of King George V. Photographer: Unknown
Knill ceremony, Knills Monument, St Ives, Cornwall. 25th July 1981The Mayor at the Knill ceremony with spectators in the foreground
The Truro town Mayor and others at the opening of Worths QuayImage shows the Mayor of Truro, possibly W.F. Clarke who was in office from 1904-1907, with other gentlemen at the opening of Worths Quay
The remains of an aircraft, Falmouth, Cornwall. 28th May 1919The remains of Mr Hawker and Commander Grieves Sopwith Rolls Royce Biplane, which crashed during an attempt at the first non stop transatlantic flight from Newfoundland to the UK
Aircraft preparing for take off, possibly Penzance, Cornwall. 1912-1913A crowd watch an aircraft preparing to take off from a field possibly taken in Penzance. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
Rugby Union match, Redruth, Cornwall. Around 1919A match between Cornwall, in the broad stripes, and an unknown team thought to be about 1919. A line out is taking place. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
Towan Beach, Newquay. Around 1921View of Towan Beach and the promenade with bathers and a line of wheeled bathing machines. Photographer: Unknown
Padstow, Cornwall. 1887Tea tent, Market Place, to celebrate Queen Victorias Jubilee. Photographer: Unknown
The Obby Oss, Harbour, Padstow, Cornwall. About 1920The Obby Oss with band and sailors on the quay, Padstow. The Obby Oss is an integral part of the May Day celebrations in Padstow
The Obby Oss, New Street, Padstow, Cornwall. 1900sThe Obby Oss outside St Petroc stables (New Street). The Obby Oss is an integral part of the May Day celebrations in Padstow
Pierrot Troupe outside Truro City Hall, Boscawen Street, Truro, Cornwall. 31st August 1917Miss Ade Thomas pierrot troupe outside Truro City Hall, for a fete in aid of wounded soldiers and sailors. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
Collection day for Our Lady, Boscawen Street, Truro, Cornwall. 18th October 1916Woman collecting for Our Lady Day on Boscawen Street. Lower Lemon Street in the background. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
DCLI band at unknown location. 1915The Duke of Cornwalls Light Infantry band are pictured playing to a crowd. Possibly at The Green in Truro, 1915. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
DCLI at unknown location. 1915The Duke of Cornwalls Light Infantry band are pictured with their dog mascot. Perhaps a 1915 recruiting march. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
The Obby Oss, Padstow, Cornwall. Around 1920The Obby Oss outside the London Inn. The Obby Oss is an integral part of the May Day celebrations in Padstow
The Obby Oss, Fentonluna Lane, Padstow, Cornwall. 1900sThe Obby Oss proceeding up Fentonluna Lane towards Prideaux Place. The Obby Oss is an integral part of the May Day celebrations in Padstow