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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
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
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"
The Harbour, Cadgwith, Cornwall. 1908A man and woman admire the visiting French ketch Nouvelle Marie, moored at Cadgwith. The ship was lost with all hands in 1909 off the coast of Glamorgan
Public event at Prideaux Place, Padstow, Cornwall. Possibly 1899Garden party or similar in grounds of Prideaux Place. Photographer: Unknown
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
William and Ada Gill, Comprigney House, Truro, Cornwall. Before 1916Portrait of Major Arthur William Gills parents, William Nicholas Gill and Ada Gill (nee Branwell), sitting in the garden at the front of Comprigney House. William Nicholas Gill died in 1916
Samuel John Goviers father, Samuel Govier, and his mother, Annie, in the doorway of his photographic van, CornwallSamuel John Govier (1871-1967) was a pioneering photographer in the late 19th and early 20th century in Cornwall. In the early years he travelled on his bicycle or in a horse drawn van before setting
Samuel John Govier posed in fancy dress on his bicycle, locality unknown but somewhere in West Cornwall. Early 1900sSamuel John Govier (1871-1967) was a pioneering photographer in the late 19th and early 20th century in Cornwall. In the early years he travelled on his bicycle or in a horse drawn van before setting
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
Annual Event of Cornish Mutual Assurance Company Ltd, Truro, Cornwall. 1954Group photograph taken at the annual event of Cornish Mutual Assurance Company Ltd. Front row, far left: Wendy Elvins (niece of Miss Wakeham); front row, centre: Gladys Wakeham, Secretary; front row
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)
Posed group including Mr Warren, Ludgvan, Cornwall. Probably around 1900Possible wedding party. The group comprises two young women, with elaborate hats and bouquets, dressed in white; an elderly woman in black;
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
The Gullett Family, John Opie (1761-1807)Oil on canvas, English School, circa 1786. This family portrait by the Cornish artist John Opie, shows Christopher Gullet, Clerk of the Peace for Devon
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
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
Naming ceremony of Mullions first lifeboat, the Daniel J. Draper, Penzance, Cornwall. 10th September 1867Launched on 10th September 1867 at Penzance, the boat was a gift from mostly Cornish Wesleyan Methodists in memory of the Reverend Daniel James Draper who perished in the tragic wreck of the SS
Cathedral Caves, Perranporth, Perranzabuloe, Cornwall. Probably 1920sA view of the cliffs and Cathedral Caves at Cottys Point, with several people. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
The Obby Oss, Padstow, Cornwall. 1966The May Day Obby Oss festival with the parade moving through the town. The Obby Oss is an integral part of the May Day celebrations in Padstow
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
Bedruthan Steps, St Eval, Cornwall. Probably 1920sA group of women on the beach at the bottom of the steps. Another party, including an elderly woman, climb back up the steps and two people are seated at the top. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
Cornish Folk-dance Festival at Treyew Road, Truro, Cornwall. 26th May 1923Boys and girls country dancing at the Folk-dance Festival. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
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
Chapel Rock, Perranporth, Perranzabuloe, Cornwall. Around 1900A party of several people and children enjoying a picnic on the beach at Chapel Rock. Photographer: William Thomas
Reen Sand Dunes, Perranporth, Perranzabuloe, Cornwall. Around 1900On the Sand Dunes. Two children seated on the dunes overlooking the beach, with a distant view of the town, Arch Rock, Retreat Rocks, Droskyn and Chapel Rock. Photographer: William Thomas
A view across the beach from the western cliff, Bedruthan Steps, St Eval, Cornwall. Probably 1920sVarious figures stand or walk on the cliffs at Bedruthan Steps. Queen Bess rock can be seen in the centre right of the photograph with Samaritan Island closer to the camera and to the right
Meeting in the Council Chamber, City Hall, Boscawen Street, Truro, Cornwall. Date unknown but probably early 1900sThe Mayor addresses a meeting in the Council Chamber. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
Mayor Making, Fowey, Cornwall. May 1996After the Mayor Making ceremony the civic dignitaries gather on the town quay. The ceremony takes place in the town hall, adjoining the quay
A group posed on the beach, Padstow, Cornwall. Probably 1890s or early 1900sA group of men and women with a child and a dog on the beach. Photographer: Thomas Henry Williams
Row boat near Gerrans, Cornwall. 1910sTwo well dressed women are rowed along the river by a boy. Cottages are visible in the background. Photographer: Unknown