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Penny Farthing Cyclists, Fowey, Cornwall. August 1992Approaching the Bodinnick Ferry are these penny farthing cyclists en route for Plymouth to raise funds for Macmillan Nursing Charity
RNLI lifeboat Arab II at Harlyn Bay, St Merryn, Cornwall. Around 1908The RNLI Lifeboat Arab II being towed across the sands at Harlyn Bay to be launched, followed by a mixed group of men, women and children
Pentewan harbour and village, St Austell, Cornwall. Late 1800sA view of part of the harbour and the village main street. The schooner James Postlethwaite lies alongside in the harbour. A group of women and children stand outside of R.W
Traction engine outside the Wheel Inn, Tresillian, Cornwall. 1920sA traction engine pulling a heavy load going for water opposite the Wheel Inn. A woman carries pitchers in the foreground. Photographer: Unknown
Donkey cart with two women, Cornwall. 1910Donkey cart transporting two women down an unidentified lane. Photographer: Unknown
Malpas from St Michael Penkivel, Cornwall. Early 1900sView of Malpas taken from above Ferryside Cottage on the Tregothnan side of the river. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
Great Western Hotel, Cliff Road, Newquay, Cornwall. Early 1900sA heavy circus waggon drawn by six horses outside the Great Western Hotel in Newquay. Possibly from the Bostock and Wombwell Menagerie
Malpas Ferry at Tregothnan landing, St Michael Penkivel, Cornwall. Around 1887A view of the Tregothnan landing place looking towards Malpas with a view of the houses along the top. The gentleman on the far left is Mr Allen, the ferryman, with his daughter Laura, aged 7
Joseph Tangye (1826-1902) on a velocipede, probably Wolverhampton, West Midlands. Around 1870The velocipede in the photograph is very similar to the one in the collection of the Royal Cornwall Museum (TRURI : 1937.34)
Old Carnon Valley viaduct showing early stage of replacement, Perranwell, Cornwall. Around 1932A view of Brunels old Carnon Viaduct showing the sinking of the caisson for the new pillars during the initial stage of construction
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
Malpas landing, Cornwall. Early 1900sA group of rowing boats, full of passengers prepare to embark from the foreshore at Malpas. Photographer: Unknown
Malpas Ferry at Tregothnan landing, St Michael Penkivel, Cornwall. Around 1920sThe ferryman and a woman passenger arriving on the foreshore at the Tregothnan landing. Malpas village can be seen in the background. Photographer: Unknown
Loading flower boxes, Bryher, Isles of Scilly, Cornwall. 1910sTwo men loading flower boxes onto a horse and cart. Photographer: Unknown
Samuel John Govier on his bicycle with his photographic box on the front, Cornwall. Early 1900sSamuel John Govier (1871-1967) was a pioneering photographer in the late 19th and early 20th century in Cornwall. In the early years he travelled on his bicycle or in a horse drawn van before setting
The French three-masted barque La Rochefoucauld off Falmouth, Cornwall. 1910The three-masted steel barque La Rochefoucauld was 89 days out of Caleta Coloso, bound for Ostend with nitrates. She arrived in Falmouth around 22nd August 1910 and was cleared on 29th October 1910
Ships off Malpas Road seen from Worths Quay, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1900A barge and other vessels moored in the Truro River off Malpas Road, seen from Worths Quay. There is a pile of logs and other timber beside the far warehouse
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)
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)
James Tangye (1825-1912) in his workshop at Aviary Court, Illogan, Cornwall. Around 1900Mr James Tangye pictured in his workshop at his home, Aviary Court. He is seated, wearing a hat and holding a cane, amid various pieces of machinery
New motor van for Criddle and Smith Ltd. Cornwall. 1920sA new motor van for Criddle and Smith Ltd of Truro and Penzance. The Furnishers of Cornwall They had premises in Kings Street, St Nicholas Street and 1 & 2 Victoria Place, Truro and in Newquay
Samuel John Goviers photographic van by an unidentified cottage, presumably in West Cornwall. Early 1900sSamuel John Govier (1871-1967) was a pioneering photographer in the late 19th and early 20th century in Cornwall. In the early years he travelled on his bicycle or in a horse drawn van before setting
Samuel John Goviers father, Samuel Govier, and his mother, Annie, in the doorway of his photographic van, CornwallSamuel John Govier (1871-1967) was a pioneering photographer in the late 19th and early 20th century in Cornwall. In the early years he travelled on his bicycle or in a horse drawn van before setting
Samuel John Govier posed in fancy dress on his bicycle, locality unknown but somewhere in West Cornwall. Early 1900sSamuel John Govier (1871-1967) was a pioneering photographer in the late 19th and early 20th century in Cornwall. In the early years he travelled on his bicycle or in a horse drawn van before setting
Malpas, Cornwall. Around 1890A view of terraced houses situated on the west side of the Malpas Ferry. A Free House and Tea Rooms are on the left. There is a man walking up the road from the creek
The three-masted French ship Socoa in Falmouth Harbour, Cornwall. 1906View of the starboard side of the three-masted French steel ship Socoa in Falmouth Harbour with tugs alongside. Note the remains of a wooden warship being broken up in the right foreground
The French three-masted barque Magatlan, Falmouth Harbour, Cornwall. May 1905The wooden three-masted French registered barque Magatlan brought to Falmouth harbour after being abandoned at sea and picked up by a British steamer
The French three-masted barque La Fontaine off Falmouth, Cornwall. July 1909The three-masted barque La Fontaine was built of steel at Ateliers and Chantiers in Nantes in 1899. She was registered in Nantes and owned by Societe Generale d Armement
Trelease farm looking across the River Fal to Tolverne, Kea, Cornwall. After 1907View of the river with the pleasure boat, Princess Victoria. The Princess Victoria was a twin screw Thomas steamer built in 1907 for the River Fal Steamship Company (1906-1942)
Mr A. W. Gills motor vehicle on a cart after being destroyed by fire. Liskey Hill, Perranporth, Cornwall. June 1906On Sunday returning from Perranporth just as the car was negotiating Liskey Hill, there was a sudden jerk and then a continuance of motion as if everything was right
Miss Treseders caravan, Cornwall. 1920sGroup of people at Miss Treseders caravan at an unknown location in Cornwall. Photographer: Unknown
Women on the back of a coach, Perranporth, Cornwall. 1923Women on the back of an R. Mitchell coach in a garage at Perranporth. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
Sunny Corner, Truro River, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900sView up river to Sunny Corner. There is an unidentified pleasure steamer on the left, which could be Queen of the Fal or maybe Roseland. Photographer: Unknown
SS Dardare, Bude, Cornwall. 10th June 1905The SS Dardare moored off Bude breakwater, awaiting a full tide. SS Dardare was built in Le Havre, France, in 1872 and registered in London from 1902. Photographer: T. Mitchell
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
Richmond Hill, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900sA view looking down the north side of Richmond Hill. Children and adults are standing on the pavement while a woman stands in the doorway of Number 42
Lemon Bridge, Lemon Quay, Truro, Cornwall. Late 1926A view looking down Back Quay from Lemon bridge. Four men are standing outside Newtons Hairdresser. A period lorry, with the registration RL 1654
Samuel John Goviers sister, Bessie, with her dog in the doorway of Samuels photographic van, Cornwall. Early 1900sSamuel John Govier (1871-1967) was a pioneering photographer in the late 19th and early 20th century in Cornwall. In the early years he travelled on his bicycle or in a horse drawn van before setting
Bridge Strengthening, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. January 1993Bridge strengthening work is undertaken on the bridge carrying the A390 road over the River Fowey at Lostwithiel. The work, costing £ 109, 000
Bodinnick and ferry from Fowey, Lanteglos by Fowey, Cornwall. 1925A view of the river from Fowey looking towards Bodinnick with the ferry heading towards the landing. Cars and people are visible on the ferry
Malpas Ferry landing with people embarking, Malpas, Cornwall. Early 1900s
Waterfall Gardens, Truro, Cornwall. Before 1902Waterfall Gardens with the Parish Church of St George the Martyr on the left and Isambard Kingdom Brunels timber fanned Carvedras Viaduct on the right
Quay Street, Truro, Cornwall. 1920sView westwards along Quay Street with the Cathedral in the background and the Old Mansion House on the right. The Great House is in the centre with the other Great House opposite on the left with an
Fowey to Polruan Ferry, Fowey, Cornwall. January 1993Paul Toms at the helm of the Fowey to Polruan ferry, which has been bought by his father Allen Toms who owns Toms Boatyard in Polruan
Bandstand, Victoria Gardens, Truro, Cornwall. After 1902View over Truro from the top of Victoria Gardens showing the bandstand with two children in front. The rear of St Georges Chapel and Carvedras Viaduct are in the background
19th Century Barge, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. September 1992River widening work on the River Fowey, just below Coulson Park at Lostwithiel, unearthed a 19th century barge buried in the river bank