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Background imageFlag Collection: Russian Flag Day, Lemon Street, Truro, Cornwall. 22nd September 1915

Russian Flag Day, Lemon Street, Truro, Cornwall. 22nd September 1915
Two ladies collecting at the top of Lemon Street, by the Barrack Lane turning, for Russian Flag Day. A man sits on a motorbike. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan

Background imageFlag Collection: Ferry Boat Inn, Helford Passage, Constantine, Cornwall. Before 1906

Ferry Boat Inn, Helford Passage, Constantine, Cornwall. Before 1906
The Ferry Boat Inn. Above the door is written G. Banfil licensed to sell Beer, Porter and Spirits. Mr G. Banfil died in 1906. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan

Background imageFlag Collection: Sail Training Schooner, Fowey, Cornwall. April 1993

Sail Training Schooner, Fowey, Cornwall. April 1993
Visitors leave after touring the Sail Training Association schooner Winston Churchill during her visit to the port. The public were allowed on board to see the workings of the boat which offers

Background imageFlag Collection: Against Regatta Day, Stanhope Forbes (1857-1947)

Against Regatta Day, Stanhope Forbes (1857-1947)
Oil on canvas, Newlyn School. Born in Dublin, Stanhope Forbes is regarded as the founder and leader of the Newlyn School. He attended Lambeth School of Art

Background imageFlag Collection: The Market Square, Concarneau, Charles Bryant (1883-1937)

The Market Square, Concarneau, Charles Bryant (1883-1937)
Oil on board, 20th century. Charles David Jones Bryant was a marine painter from New South Wales, Australia who arrived in the UK in 1908

Background imageFlag Collection: Tin Bound March, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. March 1993

Tin Bound March, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. March 1993
John Saundry (in checked shirt) accompanied by his son Tristan, and around 30 fellow marchers, proclaims a piece of land in Tanhouse Road tin bound

Background imageFlag Collection: 40 Lemon Street, Truro, Cornwall. Possibly 1902 or 1911

40 Lemon Street, Truro, Cornwall. Possibly 1902 or 1911
40 Lemon Street decorated with flags for an unknown occasion but possibly for the coronation of either King Edward VII in 1902 or King George V in 1911

Background imageFlag Collection: Bodinnick, Lanteglos by Fowey, Cornwall. 1914, probably 6th July

Bodinnick, Lanteglos by Fowey, Cornwall. 1914, probably 6th July
View down the hill past the cottages to the ferry. A lady stands by the wall at the bottom opposite Ye Old Ferry House. Photographer: Herbert Hughes

Background imageFlag Collection: Group including the Mayor and other dignitaries, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900s

Group including the Mayor and other dignitaries, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900s
The photograph is said to have been taken at the opening of Truro Bowling Club but this seems doubtful. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan

Background imageFlag Collection: Carnival at Perranporth, Perranzabuloe, Cornwall. Probably 1920s

Carnival at Perranporth, Perranzabuloe, Cornwall. Probably 1920s
The 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

Background imageFlag Collection: Remembrance Day, Tywardreath, Cornwall. November 1987

Remembrance Day, Tywardreath, Cornwall. November 1987
Members of the local branch of the Royal British Legion wait to lay wreaths at the war memorial outside St Andrews Church. Photographer: Jonathan Barker

Background imageFlag Collection: Wrestling match, Padstow, Cornwall. Around 1910

Wrestling match, Padstow, Cornwall. Around 1910
A crowd watching a Cornish wrestling match at Padstow. Photographer: Unknown

Background imageFlag Collection: North side of the harbour, Mevagissey, Cornwall. Early 1900s

North side of the harbour, Mevagissey, Cornwall. Early 1900s
View looking back towards the inner harbour from the outer harbour wall. Photographer: Unknown

Background imageFlag Collection: Royal Naval Hospital, St Clement, Truro, Cornwall. Probably Christmas 1918

Royal Naval Hospital, St Clement, Truro, Cornwall. Probably Christmas 1918
Sailors and nurses in Chellew Ward with a scene set up. The notice reads The better ole if you know of a better ward go to it. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan

Background imageFlag Collection: Russian Flag Day, corner of Boscawen Street and Lower Lemon Street, Truro, Cornwall

Russian Flag Day, corner of Boscawen Street and Lower Lemon Street, Truro, Cornwall. 22nd September 1915 (or similar)
Russian Flag Day in Boscawen Street Truro. Ladies with stall on corner of Lemon Street. Notice, partly illegible reads " Some of the men you are helping, every penny counts"

Background imageFlag Collection: Market Street, Falmouth, Cornwall. Around 1910

Market Street, Falmouth, Cornwall. Around 1910
Photographer: Unknown

Background imageFlag Collection: Wreath laying, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. November 1985

Wreath laying, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. November 1985
Lostwithiel Mayor, Gwen Powell-Jones lays a wreath at the War Memorial. Members of the towns organisations with the Town Sergeant and Sergeant at Mace, also in attendance

Background imageFlag Collection: Brownies, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. November 1985

Brownies, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. November 1985
The Lostwithiel Brownie Group led by Brown Owl, Pat Wilton, make their way to a wreath laying ceremony at the war memorial. Photographer: Jonathan Barker

Background imageFlag Collection: Mock civil war battle, Lostwithiel Cornwall. June 1980

Mock civil war battle, Lostwithiel Cornwall. June 1980
The Sealed Knot re-enact the Battle of Lostwithiel on fields a mile outside the town. The original was fought in 1644 during the English civil war

Background imageFlag Collection: St Mawes Castle, Cornwall. Around 1900

St Mawes Castle, Cornwall. Around 1900
View of St Mawes Castle with four girls in smocks in the foreground. Photographer: Unknown


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