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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
Sleeping quarters for the members of the First World War Womens Land Army at Tregavethan Farm, Truro, Cornwall. 1917The sleeping quarters for the Womens Land Army at Tregavethan Farm training centre. Rules and a time-table are pinned to the wall above the wash-stand. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
Ferris Town, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900sA view down the south side of Ferris Town, towards Frances Street. A number of children are standing in the street with delivery cart further down the road
Members of the First World War Womens Land Army. Cornwall. July 1917Four members of the Womens Land Army lying in a field against a small hay stack. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
Beach scene, East Looe, Cornwall. 1904The beach crowded with children paddling, playing and exploring, with a view of East Looe in the background including the lifeboat station. Photographer: Herbert Hughes
Study of Three Girls Heads, Lucas Cranach the elder (1472-1553)Oil on panel, German School, around 1525. Lucas Cranach the Elder (1472-1553) was a German painter and printmaker. He was one of the leading German painters
Central Board School, St Columb Major, Cornwall. 1901School photograph with Reginald Colwell James (1890-1974) of St Columb Major. He is identified, by a mark on the photograph, as sitting on the right hand side of the boy holding the chalkboard
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
St Pol de Leon Church, Paul, Cornwall. Around 1910A view looking towards the church tower from the lane. Standing in front of a cottage, which sits in front of the church tower, is a group of three children dressed in pinafores and hats
Member of the First World War Womens Land Army with a horse, Tregavethan Farm, Truro, Cornwall. May 1918An unnamed member of the Womens Land Army standing in a field, holding the bridle of an unsaddled horse. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
Member of the First World War Womens Land Army standing with a horse and cart, St Clement, Cornwall. Probably May 1918A member of the Womens Land Army standing in front of an open cart belonging to A.C. Polwhele of Polwhele House. She is holding the reins of a stationery horse. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
Boscawen Park, Truro, Cornwall. Possibly 1907This shelter in Boscawen Park was presented by Alderman Dorrington. The photo includes two adults and several children, with a tricycle and a dolls pushchair. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan?
Members of First World War Womens Land Army engaged in tree felling in Cornwall. May 1918Two members of theWomens Land Army kneeling in a wooded area in Cornwall preparing to fell a tree with a cross-cut saw. The womens uniform consists of boots, gaiters
Laying track for the Camborne Redruth tramway, Redruth, Cornwall. Around 1902Workers laying the track in the west end of Redruth for the Camborne Redruth Tramway. Pednandrea chimney stack can be seen in the background
St Ias Well, St Ives, Cornwall. Early 1900sA group of four people filling buckets by a well. Probably St Ias Well at the foot of Porthmeor Hill. St Ia was supposedly an Irish Princess who brought Christianity to the area in about AD 500
Posed group of young women, possibly Corn Exchange, Truro, Cornwall. 22nd February 1918Women advertising a sale of goods to raise funds for YMCA Hut. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
Penponds, Camborne, Cornwall. Early 1900sChildren playing by a stream through woods
Members of the First World War Womens Land Army and local dignitaries, Tregavethan Farm, Truro, CornwallNine members of the Womens Land Army standing on the lawn listening to Viscountess Falmouth during an official visit at Tregavethan Farm, a Womens Land Army training centre
Members of the First World War Womens Land Army and farm hands. Tregavethan Farm, Truro, Cornwall. July 1917A group of six members of the Womens Land Army and various farm hands pictured in a field, at croust-time (lunch time). The names of the women are thought to be as follows: left to right, Ms
Members of the First World War Womens Land Army in their passing out parade. Tregavethan Farm, Truro, CornwallMembers of the Womens Land Army being presented with their passing out certificates in front of a group of onlookers at Tregavethan Farm, a Womens Land Army training centre
Banjo Pier, East Looe, Cornwall. 1904A group of photographers sit on the banjo pier watching children playing leap-frog. Photographer: Herbert Hughes
Member of the First World War Womens Land Army at the Frances Day public meeting in Boscawen Street, Truro, CornwallMan making a speech from a platform. Lady in WaC uniform (with hat badge) seated to his left. Member of the Womens Land Army uniform seated to her left. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
Member of the First World War Womens Land Army cutting wheat. Cornwall. Around 1917Member of the Womens Land Army driving a binder with a three-horse team and stooks in the background. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
Members of the First World War Womens Land Army grooming horses. Tregavethan Farm, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1917A group of Womens Land Army members grooming horses under instruction. Probably at Tregavethan Farm, a Womens Land Army training centre. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan