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Mounts Bay fishing boat, Cornwall. Late 1800s / early 1900sA view of a pilchard boat under full sail in Mounts Bay. Three fishermen can be seen at work. The lugger bears the registration 457.PZ which, according to the Newlyn Archive (2014)
Dolcoath Mine, Camborne, Cornwall. 1893The Man Engine at 234 fathoms level below adit, in 1893. The man engine went down to the 314 fathom level. Miners can be seen standing on the steps of the engine rod while others stand on solars or
Building the HTP warehouse on Malpas Road, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1911Warehouse being built for HTP (Hosken, Trevithick and Polkinhorn), who were agricultural and grain merchants. View of the frame of the building with scaffolding and gangs of workers
A China Clay Pit, Leswidden, Harold Harvey (1874-1941)Oil on canvas, Newlyn School, 1920 or 1924. This painting shows the harsh, labour-intensive working conditions of a china clay pit
The Clay Pit, Harold Harvey (1874-1941)Oil on canvas, Newlyn School, 1923. View of Leswidden China Clay Works near St Just. This painting shows the harsh, labour-intensive working conditions of a china clay pit
Polkanuggo Quarry, Stithians, Cornwall. 1903-1904A general view of Polkanuggo Quarry with steam traction engine BETA No 483 and workers posing for the camera. The traction engine was made around June 1885 by John Fowler of Leeds
Mullion Cove (Porth Mellin), Mullion, Cornwall. 13th June 1908Fishermen with nets and lobster pots by an open boat on the beach. The older man is holding up a lobster for the photographer, while the younger man is seated on a pot and checking the nets
The Active pilchard cellar, Newquay, Cornwall. Around 1900The interior of the Active fish cellar with four fishermen mending nets and crab pots. The Active was demolished between 1905 and 1906. Photographer: Ennor
William Arthur Chesterfield, Victoria Pier, Mevagissey, Cornwall. 1982Fisherman William Arthur Chesterfield (born 1927) on the quay tending his nets. Identified by family members, William was skipper of the family owned boats Christabel and, later, Frances
Fishing boat in rough sea approaching the Camel Estuary, Padstow, Cornwall. Early 1900sIdentified in J. Bartletts Ships of North Cornwall, 1996, as A Lowestoft sailing trawler running for Padstow under reduced canvas past Stepper Point, with Pentire in the background"
Blackfords printing works book-binding room, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900sThe book-binding room at Oscar Blackfords printing works at the corner of Quay Street and Princes Street. The building was originally known as The Great House and built by the Gregor family
Bill Harvey inspecting fishing nets, Porthgwarra, Cornwall. June 1903" Is it worth mending?" Bill Harvey inspecting fishing nets surrounded by lobster pots in front of a thatched cottage at Porthgwarra. He was aged 58 when the photograph was taken
Carvedras Smelting Works, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1892A general view of the tin smelting works with workmen outside and Brunels viaduct behind. This photograph was probably taken in 1892 when the operators, Daubuz and Company, amalgamated with Bolitho
Carvedras Smelting Works, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1892Workmen posed with tin ingots. The man with the white beard is James Symons and the boy kneeling on the right is John Penrose
Point, Devoran, Feock, Cornwall. 1857A watercolour by S.A.C.W. showing the lead smelting works at Point. Photographer: Unknown
Fishing boats, Polperro, Cornwall. Possibly 1940sPolperro Harbour with fishing boats: FY185, FY20, FY30, FY52 and possibly FY12. Houses can be seen extending up the hillside/cliffside. Photographer: Unknown
Surface Workers, Dolcoath Mine, Camborne, Cornwall. 1890sDolcoath Mine showing the New East shaft on the right, with bal maidens and overseer. Part of the A.K. Hamilton Jenkin collection. Photographer: Unknown
Tincroft Mine, Illogan, Cornwall. Late 1800sMiners and bal maidens posed in front of surface buildings. Part of the A.K. Hamilton Jenkin collection. Photographer: Unknown
Loading flower boxes, Bryher, Isles of Scilly, Cornwall. 1910sTwo men loading flower boxes onto a horse and cart. Photographer: Unknown
The outer harbour, Mevagissey, Cornwall. Around 1920s or early 1930sShipping in the outer harbour at Mevagissey with the Fal pleasure steamer Victor alongside lighthouse quay. Victor was in use between 1898 and 1934
Chapel Rock / Peak Rock, Polperro, Cornwall. 1860sA view of Chapel Rock, also known as Peak Rock, and the entrance to Polperro harbour. An open boat with a number of people can be seen in the foreground. Lobster pots have been left to dry
Fishing boat off Porthleven, Cornwall. Undated, probably early 1900sThe Penzance registered Porthleven fishing boat, PZ57 Hetty May, under sail off Porthleven with several fishermen on board. Another fishing boat can be seen in the distance. Photographer: Unknown
View of the Cathedral, Truro, Cornwall. After 1910View of the cathedral and viaduct from Poltisco showing Garras Wharf with Harveys timber yard and the Green (which later became the site of the bus station)
Fishing boats, Penzance, Cornwall. Around 1900A hand coloured slide of several luggers leaving Penzance with sails hoisted, probably in the early morning. Hand coloured slide by W.C. Hughes, Brewster House, London. Photographer: Unknown
Rock Mill with Treffry Viaduct / Aqueduct in the background, Luxulyan, Cornwall. 1909The photograph is taken from above the Great Western Railway Par to Newquay branch line cutting, looking north. Rock Mill can be seen on the left of the photograph, with a telegraph pole and wires
Bill Harvey with his fishing boat, Alpha, Porthgwarra, Cornwall. 1903Bill Harvey standing on the beach by his fishing boat, Alpha. Other named boats are Nellie, Lady Smith, Fly and General French. Bill was aged 58 when the photograph was taken
View from the cliff over the slipway and cottages behind, Porthgwarra, Cornwall. Early 1900sA view of fishing boats out of the water near the top of the slipway. The cottages can be seen behind, surrounded by small enclosed fields
Surface buildings, possibly one of the Basset Mines, Illogan, Cornwall. Around 1906Reginald Colwell James (1890-1974) of St Columb Major, with mine buildings in the background (thought to perhaps be one of the Basset Mines)
The harbour light, Victoria Pier, Mevagissey, Cornwall. 1982A general view of the harbour light on Victoria Pier. A man and woman are at the end of the pier. Built in 1896, the lighthouse marks the south breakwater. Photographer: Charles Woolf
Fishing boats, Mounts Bay, Penzance, Cornwall. UndatedMounts Bay fishing boats setting sail in calm water. Hand coloured slide to give the impression of night. Photographer: Gibson
Dolcoath Mine, Camborne, Cornwall. 1831Engraving " Dolcoath Copper Mine" of 1831 from Cornwall Illustrated showing the 76" engine house with capstan alongside, together with a launder and bal maidens
Transporting flower boxes, Bryher, Isles of Scilly, Cornwall. 1910sA view of a flower cart, with horse, beside a fishing boat on the shore line. Two men are loading flower boxes. Photographer: Unknown
Carting flower boxes, Bryher, Isles of Scilly, Cornwall. 1910sFlower boxes on a horse and cart. Photographer: Unknown
Girl with Arum lilies, Bryher, Isles of Scilly, Cornwall. 1910sYoung woman with a large bunch of Arum lilies, standing in front of a wall. Photographer: Unknown
Unidentified building under construction, possibly the HTP warehouse on Malpas Road, Truro Cornwall. Early 1900sThree men are standing on the scaffolding in the foreground with two further men in the distance. The same three men appear to be in a photograph of the Malpas Road warehouse being built for HTP
Towan Head, Newquay, Cornwall. 1900A view of cliffs on the north side of Towan Head, looking east. The coastguard lookout, with flags flying, can be seen to the right. This is now the site of Newquay War Memorial
Double and Single Winch Oyster Dredge Boat, Fisheries Exhibition, Truro, Cornwall. July to August 1893Boat on the river with a winch and net and oars. A wooden sign on the boat identifies it as a double and single winch oyster dredge boat
Freeman & Sons dressing floor, probably Penryn, Cornwall. 1903-1904Classical granite columns on the dressing floor of Freeman & Sons works. The man pictured is either Bernard Freeman or his brother. Part of the Freeman & Sons, Penryn Collection. Photographer: Unknown
St Just Tin Miners, Harold Harvey (1874-1941)Oil on canvas, Newlyn School, 1935. Harold Harvey was one of the few successful artists of the period who was born and raised in Cornwall
St Michaels Mount, Mounts Bay, Cornwall. Late 1890sA number of fishing boats with sails in Mounts Bay with a view of St Michaels Mount in the background. Some of the fishing boats are registered PH (Plymouth)
Limekiln, Quay Street, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. 1980A general view of the limekiln. The Grade II listed limekiln is thought to date from the early-mid 19th century. Building work is underway and the store
The Mill, Grampound, Cornwall. Early 1900sView of the Flour Mill with tall stack (dated 188? on chimney), taken from Bermondsey. Photographer: Samuel John Govier
The village blacksmith, Goonhavern, Perranzabuloe, Cornwall. Early 1900sTwo men working at the village blacksmith while another man holds the horse and a girl holds the donkey. There is a notice advertising the West Briton newspaper on the wall. Photographer: Unknown
Lee Mill / Coombe Mill, Morwenstow, Cornwall. Print dated 1913A view of Lee Mill, also known as Coombe Mill, on the right, showing the overshot waterwheel. In the right foreground there is a stack of timber with a wheeled trolley on a narrow track in
Fish Market, Padstow, Cornwall. 1968General view of of the rear of the fish market and The Lindsey Boat Co. Ltd. boat builders, with boats called Dove and Newquay
Group of miners, probably at Giew Mine, St Ives Consols, Cornwall. 20th February 1923The group are pictured at croust time with many of them holding mugs and Cornish pasties. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
Sandycroft electric winding engine, Giew Mine, St Ives Consols, Cornwall. Around 1909Photographer: Samuel John Govier