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Horse bus, Coinagehall Street, Helston. Cornwall. Around 1900The Helston, Cury, Mullion horse bus, named " Fairy". Thomas John Pascoe is seated on the top far right, he was born at Trewennack on 19.8.1872 and died at Trewennack on 19.9 1943
Five young ladies, Polperro, Cornwall. 1860-1870sFive young ladies in their Sunday best clothes. Photographic print from the manuscript The History of Polperro by Thomas Q
Knill Monument, St Ives, Cornwall. 1901 or 1906Panoramic view of crowds at the " Knill Ceremony" overlooking Carbis Bay, St Ives, probably 1901 or 1906. John Knill was born in Callington on 1st January 1733
A Fair, Truro, Cornwall. About 1900Crowds at a fair on The Green, Truro (now Truro bus station). The fairground ride of J. Brewer & Sons of Indian Queens and Bath stands in the middle of the picture. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
Maid Bestys Cellar, Porthmeor, St Ives, Cornwall. 1871Bulking or packing pilchards at Maid Bestys Cellar at Porthmeor. Photographer: Unknown
Harvesting at Trewhella Farm, St Hilary, Cornwall. Around 1900-1910Steam threshing using an Aveling & Porter engine built at Rochester, Kent. Engine no 3424. The farmer is thought to be Mr Berryman, probably the one sitting in the trap holding the whip
The Beach, Newquay, Cornwall. Early 1900sA hand coloured slide of the Headland from Great Western Beach. Photographer: Unknown
Farmhouse and outbuildings, Blackwater, Mithian, Cornwall. Around 1890A farmhouse and outbuildings with a horse and trap and a group of people. In 1982 the house was called The Highlands and is situated at SW 742 465 on the St Agnes road near Blackwater in Cornwall
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
Russian Flag Day, Lemon Street, Truro, Cornwall. 22nd September 1915Two ladies collecting at the top of Lemon Street, by the Barrack Lane turning, for Russian Flag Day. A man sits on a motorbike. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
Rose Cottages, Helford, Cornwall. Early 1900sA smartly dressed family pose outside some rather overgrown cottages, the post office is visible in the background. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
Edith and Annie Mitchell in the woods, Luxulyan, Cornwall. 1914Probably taken somewhere on a footpath in the Luxulyan Valley. Edith and Annie are thought to be the wife and daughter of the photographer. Photographer: T. Mitchell
Ferry Boat Inn, Helford Passage, Constantine, Cornwall. Before 1906The Ferry Boat Inn. Above the door is written G. Banfil licensed to sell Beer, Porter and Spirits. Mr G. Banfil died in 1906. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
A Fair, Truro, Cornwall. About 1910Crowds at a fair on The Green, Truro (now Truro bus station). Hancocks Living Pictures stands in the middle of the picture and in the foreground is Keiling Grays stall selling Doncaster Butterscotch
A Fair, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900sA fair on The Green, Truro (now Truro bus station) in the early 1900s. To the right is a banner advertising Jones Variety Exhibition with posters for The Baby Dancer and Singing & Dancing
A Fair, Truro, Cornwall. Date about 1910A Fair on The Green, Truro (now Truro bus station). Crowds gather around one of the rides, a patent electric motor car track by W.G. & S. Photographer: Unknown
Great Western Beach, Newquay, Cornwall. Early 1900sA view of crowds on the Great Western Beach with the headland and The Headland Hotel in the background. Photographer: Unknown
Municipal Buildings, The Moor, Falmouth, Cornwall. Around 1910Municipal Buildings, fire station and town hall. The horse bus " Victory" stands in front of the buildings. Photographer: Unknown
Market Strand and Market Street, Falmouth, Cornwall. Around 1894Market Strand and the beginning of Market Street with No. 1, Truscotts the butchers, in the middle distance facing the camera. Taken in about 1894 from a series " Towns through Cornwall - no
The King of Prussia Inn, Fowey, Cornwall. Pre 1886A view of The King of Prussia Inn before its rebuilding in 1886. At this time it had two floors, a third being added on demolition and rebuild
The Pilgrimage to Canterbury, Thomas Stothard (1755-1834)Oil on panel, English School, late 18th / early 19th century. Thomas Stothard was born in London and was apprenticed to a draughtsman of silk pattern designs in Spitalfields
Royal British Legion, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. November 1992The Royal British Legion Womens section of the Mid-Cornwall Group commemorated their diamond jubilee in Lostwithiel. Formed on the evening of November 2nd 1932 by 34 women who got together in
Fish being packed into a barrel, St Ives, Cornwall. 1904Fish being packed into a barrel, opposite the Sloop Inn. Fish boxes, marked England & Son, St Ives stacked high in the background. Photographer: Herbert Hughes
Lemon Street, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1890sA view up Lemon Street from Lemon Bridge (which can just be seen on the left hand side) with horse-drawn cabs and carts on the road and lots of people posing for the photographer
Henry Scott Tuke with friends, Falmouth, Cornwall. Around 1890The photograph is taken from the bar looking towards Falmouth Harbour. The artist, Henry Scott Tuke (1858-1929), can be seen standing in the centre of the photograph
First & Last coach with passengers, Cornwall. 1920sPassengers on the First & Last coach, unknown Cornish locality. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
DCLI recruiting march, Cornwall. 1915Duke of Cornwalls Light Infantry recruiting march in Cornwall in 1915. The bandsman is being given tobacco. Location uncertain. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
The Cornwall County Council Dairy School, Truro. Around 1920Cornwall County Council Dairy school with Miss A.J. Nicholas, 1st prize winner at Crystal Palace and the Royal Cornwall Show between 1910-1920
Trenance viaduct, Newquay, Cornwall. Around 1905-1910Trenance Viaduct in Newquay with stone piers and wrought iron girders. This viaduct opened in 1874 and replaced the original timber viaduct which had opened in 1849
Gypsy caravans parked behind a merchants premises, Truro, Cornwall. 1900sGypsy caravans parked behind a merchants premises in Truro. Photographer: Unknown
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
Towan Beach, Newquay. Around 1921View of Towan Beach and the promenade with bathers and a line of wheeled bathing machines. Photographer: Unknown
Fore Street, West Looe, Cornwall. Probably 1890A view down Fore Street, West Looe. Photographer: Surgeon Captain John Campbell
The Obby Oss, New Street, Padstow, Cornwall. 1900sThe Obby Oss outside St Petroc stables (New Street). The Obby Oss is an integral part of the May Day celebrations in Padstow
New Street, Falmouth, Cornwall. Early 1900sNew Street, Falmouth showing children playing and posing for the camera. The parish church of King Charles the Martyr stands in the background. Photographer: Unknown
Market Strand, Falmouth, Cornwall. 1910-1920Market Strand with horse cabs. On the right is the temporary headquarters of The Capital & Counties Bank Ltd. Photographer: Unknown
Knill Monument, St Ives, Cornwall. About 1920The " Knill Ceremony", showing little girls standing at the base of the monument together with an old lady. John Knill was born in Callington on 1st January 1733
Tolgarrick Mine, St Stephen-in-Brannel, Cornwall. 1922Raising the chimney stack. The workmen are gathered around the stack attaching the cables for the crane
Pierrot Troupe outside Truro City Hall, Boscawen Street, Truro, Cornwall. 31st August 1917Miss Ade Thomas pierrot troupe outside Truro City Hall, for a fete in aid of wounded soldiers and sailors. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
Collection day for Our Lady, Boscawen Street, Truro, Cornwall. 18th October 1916Woman collecting for Our Lady Day on Boscawen Street. Lower Lemon Street in the background. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
Posed group of young women, possibly Corn Exchange, Truro, Cornwall. 22nd February 1918Women advertising a sale of goods to raise funds for YMCA Hut. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
Russian Flag Day, corner of Boscawen Street and Lower Lemon Street, Truro, Cornwall. 22nd September 1915 (or similar)Russian Flag Day in Boscawen Street Truro. Ladies with stall on corner of Lemon Street. Notice, partly illegible reads " Some of the men you are helping, every penny counts"
Collectors on Boscawen Street, Truro, Cornwall. Friday 13th July 1917Red Cross collectors in fancy dress for " Frances Day", on Boscawen Street. Bullen Brothers shop is to the left of the picture. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
The Beach, Newquay, Cornwall. Around 1910Crowds on the beach possibly at the base of the island. Photographer: Unknown
North side of the harbour, Mevagissey, Cornwall. 1909A view down the hill towards the inner harbour, showing a row of cottages. Photographer: Herbert Hughes
The Obby Oss, Fentonluna Lane, Padstow, Cornwall. 1900sThe Obby Oss proceeding up Fentonluna Lane towards Prideaux Place. The Obby Oss is an integral part of the May Day celebrations in Padstow
Custom House Hill, Fowey, Cornwall. Early 1900sA view up Custom House Hill with a women pushing a pushchair and a stationary horse and cart. Photographer: Unknown
Charter Day, Fowey, Cornwall. 10th October 1913Dignitaries standing on the town hall steps at the Borough celebrations. The town hall is located next to The King of Prussia Inn
