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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
Coronation Terrace, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1906A general view of the terrace from the road with billboard notices along the wall including some for the West Briton newspaper dated 1906. There is snow on the ground
Calstock viaduct, Cornwall. After 2nd March 1908The Calstock viaduct and quay with lift. The Viaduct was completed on 2nd March 1908. Photographer: Unknown
Perranporth Railway Station, Cornwall. Around 1903A view over Perranporth railway station. The station was the terminus of the line from 6 July 1903 until completion of the line to Newquay on 2 January 1905
Old Carnon Valley viaduct showing early stage of replacement, Perranwell, Cornwall. Around 1931-1932A general view of Brunels old Carnon Viaduct showing the early stages of construction of the new replacement pillars, with some of the workforce in the background
Carvedras Viaduct, St Georges Road, Truro, Cornwall. Before 1902View south down St Georges Road of Isambard Kingdom Brunels original timber fanned viaduct. This viaduct was replaced by an all stone structure which opened on the 17 August 1902
Opening of Padstow railway station, Cornwall. 27th March 1899Crowds of people waiting for the first train to arrive at Padstow station on the 27th March 1899. The station was the western terminus of the North Cornwall Railway and was operated by the London
Liskeard and Looe Railway Staff, Wagon Repair Works, Moorswater, Liskeard, Cornwall. December 1908This staff photograph was taken outside the doors of the wagon repair works at Moorswater in December 1908. Operation of the line was taken over by Great Western Railway (GWR)
Carvedras Smelting Works, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1870A general view of the tin smelting works, with St Georges Road in front, from what was later to become Victoria Gardens. Brunels viaduct is to the right of the works with Carvedras House in front
Moresk Viaduct, Truro, Cornwall. Before 1904General view of the Brunel stone and timber Moresk Viaduct also known as the Truro viaduct. It was replaced by a second stone viaduct built alongside which opened on the 14th February 1904
Trenance viaduct, Newquay, Cornwall. Around 1910View of the viaduct taken from Trenance Gardens, with four women, wearing straw boaters, standing in the foreground. Photographer: Unknown
Newsagent stand at Truro railway station, Cornwall. 1915Newsagents stand with two female staff on the platform during World War 1
East Looe Quay, Looe, Cornwall. Probably before 1877A view from above West Looe, over East Looe Quay. A locomotive can be seen on the quay, probably the Kilmar before her enclosed cab was fitted in 1902-03
Carnon Viaduct, Perranwell, Cornwall. Around 1925Isambard Kingdom Brunels original wooden viaduct crossing the Carnon valley, which opened in 1863. It was replaced in 1933 by a stone structure
Waterfall outside Waterfall Gardens, Truro, Cornwall. Probably around 1910A group of women and children stand beside the waterfall outside Waterfall Gardens with the new Carvedras Viaduct in the background
Victoria Gardens, Truro, Cornwall. Probably around 1910The Bandstand in Victoria Gardens with the new Carvedras Viaduct in the background. The all stone structure replaced Isambard Kingdom Brunels original timber fanned viaduct in 1902
Railway Station, St Austell, Cornwall. July 1990St Austell station in the 1990s when the gardens and flower beds won awards. The original footbridge, which dates from 1882, was removed in 2019 after a modern
Looe railway station, East Looe, Cornwall. Around 1890sThe far end of the railway station in Looe with children playing and the foreshore looking towards Looe bridge. Photographer: Surgeon Captain John Campbell
Laying gravel before the opening of Padstow railway station, Cornwall. Before March 1899A view of Padstow railway station with gravel being laid by horse and cart prior to its opening on the 27th March 1899. The station was the western terminus of the North Cornwall Railway
View of Moresk viaduct from Moresk street in Truro. Pre 1881Image shows a woman crossing the Moresk footbridge which was replaced with a road bridge in 1881 with Brunels Moresk viaduct in the background
View of St Ives with the railway station in foreground. Around 1880The St Ives branch was opened on 1st June 1877, by the GWR as successors to the West Cornwall Railway. The stonework of the railway buildings still appears very fresh in this view
View of Gwinear Road station looking west, Cornwall. Possibly at the opening of the Helston branch line on 9th May 1887This photograph was probably taken on 9th May 1887, the opening day of the Helston branch line. Every part of the railway infrastructure in view is in almost perfect condition
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
The Camborne Redruth Tramway, Redruth, Cornwall. After 1902Open top tram number 4 approaching the west end of Redruth, alongside a horse and carriage. It is advertising the company Moffatt of Camborne
GWR 6-wheeled clerestory 3rd class coach No. 1692. Around 1912A Great Western Railway 6-wheeled clerestory 3rd class coach No. 1692. This particular coach was used in the Fowey strike in 1912
Workers in front of locomotive GWR 1307. Possibly around 1895A group of railway workers in front of the Great Western Railway engine 1307. The 2-4-2T engine was built by in 1895 by Kitson and Company and was withdrawn from service in 1926. Photographer: Unknown
Chacewater Viaduct, Cornwall. Around 1910A distant view of Chacewater Viaduct from the Blackwater side. In the foreground a herd of cows stand by a stream. Photographer: John Charles Burrow
Carbis Bay viaduct, Cornwall. 1910Carbis Bay Viaduct looking towards St Ives. Carbis Bay Hotel behind railway line. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
Carbis Bay viaduct, Cornwall. Early 1900sA view of the Carbis Bay Viaduct looking towards St Ives. Photographer: Canon Henry Holroyd Mills
Replacing Brunels Carvedras Viaduct, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1890sTwo workmen using a stationary steam engine with a belt drive, building the new stone piers to replace Brunels original stone piers topped with wooden fanned supports
Brunels Carvedras Viaduct, St Georges Road, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1890View down St Georges Road of Brunels original stone and timber viaduct on a winters day. The viaduct was replaced with a all stone structure which opened on 17 August 1902. Photographer: Unknown
Truro railway station, Cornwall. Early 1900sExterior view of Truro Railway Station with horse drawn carriages waiting outside, including two carriages from the Red Lion Hotel
Truro railway station, Cornwall. Between 1904-1912A view of the station from the footbridge with the locomotive Tasmania, Bulldog class 3457. Originally built in January 1904 she was renumbered in 1912 to 3395
Perranporth Railway Station, Cornwall. Around 1916A group of women on Perranporth station platform with their luggage standing next to the train. They all appear to be wearing an On War Service badge
Falmouth Railway Station, Cornwall. Early 1900sExterior view of Falmouth Railway Station, with horse drawn carriages
Falmouth Railway Station, Cornwall. Around 1910Exterior view of Falmouth Railway Station, with children in the foreground
Truro railway station, Cornwall. 12th June 1918A group of women and girls with the station master, collecting for the Railway Benevolent Institution on the platform of Truro railway station during the First World War
Truro railway station, Cornwall. June 1915Three female staff standing outside the railway station during the First World War, June 1915. Their hat bands say Ticket Collector