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Trevone Bay, Padstow, Cornwall. Around 1900A view of houses at the back of Trevone Bay, taken at high tide. Photographer: Unknown
Marsland Mouth, Morwenstow, Cornwall. UndatedA view of Marsland Mouth looking towards the coast, with a pond in the foreground and cottage in the centre. The stream, Marsland Water, marks the North coast border between Devon and Cornwall
Sponsored Float, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. June 1991
Seated men at Zawn Pyg, Nanjizal, St Levan, Cornwall. Probably 1903View of two men on the rocks at the edge of the sea, with a close-up of the natural arch, Zawn Pyg. Nanjizal is also known as Mill Bay. Photographer: Unknown
Droskyn Beach, Perranporth, Perranzabuloe, Cornwall. Early 1900sA view over the beach at Droskyn looking west. There are several people on the beach and the cliff. Photographer: Canon Henry Holroyd Mills
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
Droskyn Point, Perranporth, Perranzabuloe, Cornwall, 1910Waves breaking near Droskyn Point, seen from a cave. Photographer: Herbert Hughes
Retreat Rocks, Droskyn Point, Perranporth, Perranzabuloe, Cornwall. 1910A view of a natural arch with a rockpool and a little girl, with a ribbon in her hair, sitting on the beach playing. Photographer: Herbert Hughes
Retreat Rocks, Perran Bay, Perranporth, Perranzabuloe, Cornwall. 1901View from Mussel Rock, Droskyn Point. The remains of the wreck of the French three-masted steel barque, Seine, which was driven ashore at Perranporth in December 1900 can be seen in the distance
The Smugglers Path, Droskyn Point, Perranporth, Perranzabuloe, Cornwall. 1903A view of a natural arch and steps. Photographer: Herbert Hughes
General view of the town and beach from the railway embankment, Perranporth, Perranzabuloe, Cornwall. Early 1900sSt Michael's church can be seen in the foreground. Photographer: Unknown.
Arch and Chapel Rock, Perranporth, Perranzabuloe, Cornwall. Early 1900sArch and Chapel Rock (including Lion Rock) at low tide with several people and two small boats. Photographer: William Thomas
The Brisons from Cape Cornwall, St Just in Penwith, Cornwall. Early 1900sA view of The Brisons from Cape Cornwall with a small ship in the background. Cape Cornwall marks the point where the Atlantic currents divide
Cape Cornwall and The Brisons from the east side above Priests Cove, St Just in Penwith, Cornwall. Early 1900sA view of Cape Cornwall and The Brisons from the east side above Priests Cove with an excursion party and horse and cart on the approach road
Housel Bay, Landewednack, Cornwall. 22nd June 1908View of Lizard lighthouse from Housel Bay with Bumble Rock and Lions Den. The lighthouse was built by Thomas Fonnereau in 1751 as a twin coal-fired light, converted to oil in 1811
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
Lobster pots on Fish Quay, Padstow Harbour, Cornwall. 1968A view of Padstow Harbour with lobster pots and cranes working. The crane on the right hand side belongs to Ashmead Padstow Ltd. Photographer: Charles Woolf
Old harbour, Padstow, Cornwall. 1971The old harbour at Padstow, looking north. Photographer: Charles Woolf
Group of people posed below cliff at Padstow, Cornwall. Probably 1890s or early 1900sA group of people, possibly a family group, posed beneath the cliff near Padstow. They all are dressed in their Sunday best. Photographer: Thomas Henry Williams
Lady standing below cliff at Padstow, Cornwall. Probably 1890s or early 1900sPortrait of a young lady standing below the cliff at Padstow. She is wearing a straw boater and carrying an umbrella. Photographer: Thomas Henry Williams
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
A picnic party below cliff, Padstow, Cornwall. Probably 1890s or early 1900sA group of men, women and children with picnic baskets and a spread laid out on the beach. Photographer: Thomas Henry Williams
Fish Quay, Padstow Harbour, Cornwall. 1968A view of Padstow Harbour by Fish Quay. A sign on the boat drawn up offers Coastal Cruises. Photographer: Charles Woolf
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
Distant view of Lloyds signal station on Bass Point, The Lizard, Landewednack, Cornwall. Eearly 1900sLloyds signal station and Marconis original experimental hut with mast, The photograph is taken from near to the Housel Bay Hotel
Stowe Barton, Kilkhampton, Cornwall. 1962A view from Stowe Barton looking towards Steeple Point. Photographer: Charles Woolf
View of cottages and boats on slipway, Portloe, Veryan, Cornwall, 21st August 1911A number of boats are drawn up the slipway in front of the cottages. A man can be seen sitting on the cliff above the cove. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
View down slipway to boats and cliff beyond, Portloe, Veryan, Cornwall. 21st August 1911A large number of boats are drawn up on the slipway, including FH128. Cottages on the cliffs can be seen above the cove. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
Godrevy, Gwithian, Cornwall. Early 1900sMan seated on rocks on the foreshore, smoking a pipe. Photographer: Canon Henry Holroyd Mills
Bill Harvey mending a lobster pot, Porthgwarra, Cornwall. 1903Bill Harvey mending a large lobster pot. He is standing on rocks in front of the tunnel entrance with skate hanging in the tunnel. Bill was aged 58 when the photograph was taken
Two fishermen standing in their boat offshore, Porthgwarra, Cornwall. 1898Two fishermen in their boat, 255PZ, with a sail up. Other boats, including 261PZ, 420PZ, 494PZ, 540PZ, 546PZ, 606PZ, are chained together in the sea. Photographer: Herbert Hughes
Teresa Mallett on cottage steps carrying a wooden barrel pail. Port Gaverne, St Endellion, Cornwall. 1906Teresa Mallett is standing at the foot of the steps of a cottage, carrying a wooden barrel pail. Port Gaverne was once a busy port used to export slate from the nearby Delabole slate quarry
Remains of pilchard cellars, Port Gaverne, St Endellion, Cornwall. 1973Port Gaverne was once a busy port used to export slate from the nearby Delabole slate quarry. It was also a very active seining port
The cove and bay with crab and lobster pots, Porthgwarra, Cornwall. Early 1900sA view of a man leaning on a boat, surrounded by crab and lobster pots, looking out at the fishing boats in the bay at low tide. Photographer: William Thomas
Cape Cornwall and Gribba Point from Polpry Cove, St Just in Penwith, Cornwall. 1898A distant view of Cape Cornwall and Gribba Point from Polpry Cove. The chimney stack of Cape Cornwall Mine can be seen on the headland
Lady riding side-saddle, Newquay, Cornwall. Early 1900sLady riding side-saddle, with the Headland Hotel, Newquay in the background. Photographer: Samuel John Govier
South west side of Polzeath, St Minver, Cornwall. Around 1930Looking down hill on the Trebetherick Road over Polzeath beach towards Pentireglaze, now known as New Polzeath. The name change to New Polzeath was probably to reflect the housing development that
Cliffs at Porthcothan, St Merryn, Cornwall. 1907A view along the coast, with a photographer standing on the edge of the cliff with a tripod and another man who is seated, apparently reading. Photographer: T. Mitchell
St Michaels Mount, Mounts Bay, Cornwall. 1911View of St Michaels Mount from Marazion, with the causeway covered by the tide. There are several rowing boats moored to the rocks with two children playing on the right hand side
Trevose, St Merryn, Cornwall. 1906A group of people on the sand at Mother Iveys Bay, with an approaching storm. Photographer: Herbert Hughes
Looking east along the cliff walk at Newtrain Bay, Trevone, Padstow, Cornwall. Probably 1930sA man is walking along the path towards the photographer. Newtrain Bay is also known as Rocky Beach. Photographer: Unknown
Housel Bay Beach, Landewednack, Cornwall. 1908A view of a young girl on the beach looking towards Bumble Rock. The girl is standing in the water with her skirts held up, looking out to sea. Photographer: Herbert Hughes
Lizard lighthouse, Landewednack, Cornwall. 1894View of Lizard lighthouse from the cliffs below, with possibly a 3-masted sailing ship on the horizon. The lighthouse was built by Thomas Fonnereau in 1751 as a twin coal-fired light
Bumble Rock, Landewednack, Cornwall. 1908A view of Bumble Rock with a passing steamship on the horizon. Photographer: Herbert Hughes
Portscatho harbour, Gerrans, Cornwall. 1901Portscatho harbour and residents, looking outwards towards the sea. In this photograph, the harbours breakwater is visible. Photographer: Herbert Hughes
Short Island, Trevalga, Cornwall. 1973A view of Short Island and cliffs from Willapark. The Church of St Petroc, Trevalga, can be seen in the left distance with Trevalga Manor House in the centre. Photographer: Charles Woolf