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Lifeboat house, Mullion Cove (Porth Mellin), Mullion, Cornwall. Around 1900View of the Lifeboat house in about 1900. There is a boat next to the the lifeboat house. The Royal National Lifeboat Institution stationed a lifeboat at Mullion Cove in 1867
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 four wooden Marconi wireless towers at Poldhu, Mullion, Cornwall. Before 1912A view of the four wooden 200ft Marconi towers at Poldhu, built by early 1902, showing the guide wires and signal station buildings. View from across the beach at Poldhu
Kynance Bay House, The Lizard, Landewednack, Cornwall. Early 1900sA view of Kynance Bay House, located on the edge of Lizard village. The Victorian house was built in 1888. Photographer: Unknown
The four wooden Marconi wireless towers at Poldhu, Mullion, Cornwall. 10th June 1908A view of the four wooden 200ft Marconi towers at Poldhu, built by early 1902, showing the guide wires and signal station buildings
Kynance Cove, Landewednack, Cornwall. 1925A group of men and women bathing in the sea at Kynance. Photographer: Unknown
Cawsand from the beach, Rame, Cornwall. 1890sTwo large sailing vessels are on the beach. Nearest to the camera is the William, nearest the camera with the Star of Peace half obscured behind the William
General view of Porthoustock, St Keverne, Cornwall. 1908General view of the east side of the beach and village, with boats on the shore. Photographer: Herbert Hughes
View from Par-an-Heul to Kynance Cove, Landewednack, Cornwall. 1899View to Lizard Point with Asparagus Island and Lion Rock in the mid distance and a young couple in the foreground. Photographer: Herbert Hughes
A distant view of the four wooden Marconi wireless towers at Poldhu, MullionA distant view, taken from Mullion Cove, of the four wooden 200ft Marconi towers, signal station and Poldhu Hotel at Poldhu. This four mast arrangement was built by early 1902
Cawsand from the south, Rame, Cornwall. Early 1900sThe Cavehole fish cellars can be seen over the roof of the Cawsand Congregational Church. Nearer Kingsand (hidden) are the Martins Cove fish cellars built on North Rock
Mullion Harbour, Mullion Cove (Porth Mellin), Mullion, Cornwall. Probably early 1900sView over Mullion Harbour looking towards Mullion Island. Small boats are in the harbour with some on the slipway. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
Polurrian, Mullion, Cornwall. 1899View of Cathedral Rock and the coast to Poldhu. Two men, thought to be part of the photographic party, are seated in the foreground. Poldhu Hotel can be seen in the distance
Polurrian Hotel, Mullion, Cornwall. 1899A view of Cathedral Rock, Polurrian Cove, Polurrian Hotel and the coast looking north. The hotel was built in 1890 as a railway hotel to serve the now defunct Helston branch line
Mullion Cove (Porth Mellin), from the Island, Mullion, Cornwall. 10th June 1908A view of Mullion Cove seen from Mullion Island with gulls on the rocks in the foreground. Mullion Cove hotel can be seen perched on the cliff above the harbour
Lizard Point, Landewednack, Cornwall. Around 1900A view of Lizard Point and Man of War Rocks from the east side. A small sailing ship is just visible on the horizon. Photographer: Unknown
Military General Service Medal, 1793-1814This medal was awarded to Captain G.J. Call in 1848, together with the clasp CUIDAD RODRIGO. It is one of 17 campaign medals awarded to members of the Call family, now in the museum collection
Thatched cottages in Mullion village, Cornwall. 1908Two whitewashed cottages on the street, with thatched roofs and small windows. The cottages formerly stood near the church. Photographer: Herbert Hughes.
Lizard Lighthouse, Landewednack, Cornwall. Around 1890View of the lighthouse from below the cliff. The lighthouse was built by Thomas Fonnereau in 1751 as a twin coal-fired light, converted to oil in 1811, and electricity in 1874
Polpeor Cove, The Lizard, Landewednack, Cornwall. 1908A view of the rocks on the beach at Polpeor Cove looking seaward with a passing full square rigged ship on the horizon. Photographer: Herbert Hughes
Lloyds signal station, Bass Point, The Lizard, Landewednack, Cornwall. Around 1900Hand coloured slide by William Charles Hughes of Lloyds signal station on the top of the cliff with flags flying. Photographer: Unknown
Porthoustock, St Keverne, Cornwall. 2nd July 1912A view of the foreshore and stone quarry quay at Porthoustock, showing a thatched cottage and some wheeled carts. There is a cutter to the right of the photograph. Photographer: Herbert Hughes
Trelowarren House, Mawgan in Meneage, Cornwall. 1961A view of the entrance to the raised garden and the Grade II listed crenellated stone wall. The Grade I listed house has been in the hands of the Vyvyan family since the 15th century
Trelowarren House, Mawgan in Meneage, Cornwall. 1957A view of the front of the Grade I listed house with the chapel, built around 1660, on the right. The house has been in the hands of the Vyvyan family since the 15th century
Black Head, St Keverne, Cornwall. 1908A view of Black Head from Pedn Boar. Three twin-masted ships under full sail are under way up The Channel off the point. Photographer: Herbert Hughes
Stone barges at the jetty, Porthoustock, St Keverne, Cornwall. Early 1900sView, on the left, of stone barges at the quarry jetty, taken from the beach. A tug and yacht with some rowing boats can be seen further out. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
Porthoustock, St Keverne, Cornwall. July 1912A general view of the east side of Porthoustock with the stone quarry quay in the background, taken from inland. The lifeboat house can be seen to the right of centre
Porthoustock, St Keverne, Cornwall. 1978A view of the remains of the quarry jetty at Porthoustock from the beach. There are several people at the waters edge and some small boats pulled up, including FH156 and FH124
View from the beach to The Cottage, Porthoustock, St Keverne, Cornwall. 1908Thatched cottages near the shore with boats on the beach. Photographer: Herbert Hughes
Mawgan Creek, Mawgan in Meneage, Cornwall. 1978A scenic view of Mawgan Creek, on the Helford River, with several small boats and the tide in. There is a small building on the left with a sign above the door which is not readable in
Gull on rock, Mullion Island (Porth Mellin), Mullion, Cornwall. 10th June 1908View of a gull perched on Mullion Island. The island is located approximately half a mile offshore and is now owned by the National Trust
A distant view of two Marconi wireless towers and the Poldhu Hotel, Poldhu, Mullion, Cornwall. Probably 1920sA distant view of a two-masted arrangement of 200ft Marconi towers at Poldhu. Originally recorded as the two-masted tower installation used by Guglielmo Marconi to transmit the first transatlantic
Mullion Island, Mullion Cove (Porth Mellin), Mullion, Cornwall. 12th June 1908A view of Mullion Island from Porth Pyg cave, near the harbour. A man is seated on a rock in the foreground, looking out to sea. Photographer: Herbert Hughes
Pentreath Beach, Landewednack, Cornwall. 1908View of rocks surrounded by sea water on Pentreath Beach looking towards Old Lizard Head with waves rolling in. Photographer: Herbert Hughes
The Man of War rocks, Polpeor Cove, The Lizard, Landewednack, Cornwall. 1899A view of the Man of War rocks from Polpeor Cove looking seaward with ships on the horizon. Photographer: Herbert Hughes
Lloyds signal station, Bass Point, Landewednack, Cornwall. Early 1900sClose up of Lloyds signal station, E.R.Telegraph Office, with flags flying. A lady is standing outside and a small child sits on the grass to the right. Photographer: Unknown
Lizard lighthouse seen from the sea, Landewednack, Cornwall. After 1903View from the stern of a boat, probably a Falmouth pleasure steamer. Photographer: Arthur Philp
Street view, The Lizard, Landewednack, Cornwall. Early 1900sTaken from The Square by Hills Hotel looking towards the post office on Pentreath Lane. The image shows the Great Western Railway parcels receiving office
3rd DCLI recruiting march, The Lizard, Landewednack, Cornwall. 29th June 1915Lance Corporal Thomas Rendle VC is standing on the left and Coast Guard Edwards is in the centre. Lance Corporal Rendle was born in Bedminster, Bristol, on the 14th December 1884
Tregaskiss Caerthilian Hotel, The Lizard, Landewednack, Cornwall. Early 1900sThe photograph is taken looking towards the Post Office. The Transvaal Luncheon and Tea Rooms can be seen on the right. Tregaskiss Caerthilian Hotel hotel later became known as the Caerthillian Guest
3rd DCLI recruiting march at Lizard Green, Landewednack, Cornwall. 29th June 1915The recruiting march through The Lizard is led by the Duke of Cornwalls Light Infantry military band. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
St Wynwallow Church, Church Cove, Landewednack, Cornwall. 1880sA hand coloured view of Landewednack Parish Church from the south. Lantern slide by William Charles Hughes, London. Photographer: Unknown
West Portholland, St Michael Caerhays, Cornwall. 1982Close up view of limekiln, with a car and boats. Photographer: Charles Woolf
The Rectory, Church Cove, Landewednack, Cornwall. 1897View of the Rectory garden and back of the house. Two ladies are standing in the doorway, one of whom is possibly the house keeper. Photographer: Unknown
Church Cove, Landewednack, Cornwall. Late 1800sView of thatched cottages in Church Lane looking down the hill. The first cottage has a Boat for Hire R.H. Harris sign above the door
Porthoustock, St Keverne, Cornwall. 1912A view of stone steps leading up to a row of thatched cottages. Photographer: Herbert Hughes
View along the row of cottages near the beach, Porthoustock, St Keverne, Cornwall. 1912Row of thatched cottages with the stone quarry quay in the distance. Photographer: Herbert Hughes
Mawgan Creek, Mawgan in Meneage, Cornwall. 1971A scenic view of Mawgan Creek, on the Helford River. Photographer: Charles Woolf