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RNLI lifeboat Arab I at the quay, Padstow, Cornwall. 1883-1900
The lifeboat Arab I under sail off the quay at Padstow with the railway yards in the background

RNLI Padstow Lifeboat No. 2 Edmund Harvey with the tug Helen Peele alongside in the background
The 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 II at Harlyn Bay, St Merryn, Cornwall. Around 1908
The 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

Fairground, Newquay, Cornwall. Undated
A Spinning-top Switchback made by Savidges of Kings Lynn. It is probably Hancocks Fairground. There are lots of people watching and enjoying the ride. Photographer: Unknown

Royal Visit, Ferris Town, Truro, Cornwall. 15th July 1903
Crowds 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

Hancocks Fairground, Newquay, Cornwall. Undated
Hancocks Fairground carousel (galloper) with horses working. It is named as Four-A-Breast Steeple Chasers. Lots of people are watching. Photographer: Unknown

Edward Prince of Wales, Boscawen Street, Truro, Cornwall. 11th June 1919
The Prince of Wales, Duke of Cornwall (later to become King Edward VIII) with a crowd outside City Hall

George Prince of Wales and Princess Mary driving down Richmond Hill
The Prince and Princess of Wales, later King George V and Queen Mary, in a carriage driving down Richmond Hill for the Benediction of the cathedral nave

Royal Visit, 25 Ferris Town, Truro, Cornwall. 15th July 1903
Crowds 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 1903
A 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, Truro Cathedral, Truro, Cornwall. Probably 1911
Prince Edward the Prince of Wales, the future King Edward VIII and Prince Albert the Duke of York, the future King George VI arriving at the cathedral on a private visit

Royal Visit, High Cross, Truro, Cornwall. 15th July 1903
Crowds 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 1903
Crowds of people have lined the street to watch the Prince and Princess of Wales, later King George V and Queen Mary

Procession on Bay Tree Hill, Liskeard, Cornwall. 6th July 1893
The procession is in celebration of the marriage of the Duke of York (future King George V) to Princess Mary

Speed trials at Goonhavern, Perranzabuloe, Cornwall. 23rd July 1923
Motor cycle and light car club speed trials at Goonhavern on 23rd July 1923 showing a motor car, registration number AF 2766, at the start line

River Street, Truro, Cornwall. 15th July 1903
The Prince of Wales (later George V) and the Princess of Wales (Princess Mary) travelling to the cathedral past Thomas Kendalls grocers shop at 2 River Street. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan

The City Hall, Boscawen Street, Truro, Cornwall. 11th June 1919
The Prince of Wales (later Edward VIII) with dignitaries, including the mayor, outside the City Hall. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan

The Moor, Falmouth, Cornwall. Early 1900s
The Prince of Wales, later King Edward VII, on The Moor, Falmouth. Photographer: Unknown

The Moor, Falmouth, Cornwall. Possibly 5th May 1905
The Prince of Wales, later King Edward VIII, at a ceremonial occasion on The Moor, surrounded by crowds of people. Possibly for the opening of the Prince of Wales Pier. Photographer: Unknown

Castle Beach, Falmouth, Cornwall. Early 1900s
Photographer: Arthur Philp

Gyllyngvase Beach, Falmouth, Cornwall. Early 1900s
View of Gyllyngvase Beach in Falmouth. Photographer: Arthur Philp

800th anniversary, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. March 1989
The Bishop of Truro, Rt. Rev

The Cathedral, Truro, Cornwall. 1911-1912
Prince Edward the Prince of Wales, the future King Edward VIII and Prince Albert the Duke of York, the future King George VI arriving at the cathedral on a private visit. Photographer: Unknown

The Prince of Wales Pier, Falmouth, Cornwall. 1900s
The entrance to the Pier. Photographer: Arthur Philp

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