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Polkanuggo Quarry, Stithians, Cornwall. September 1902A view of the quarry face showing workers sitting on a granite block weighing an estimated 2, 738 tons. It was claimed to be the largest single block ever quarried
Building the HTP warehouse on Malpas Road, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1911Warehouse being built for HTP (Hosken, Trevithick and Polkinhorn), who were agricultural and grain merchants. View of the frame of the building with scaffolding and gangs of workers
Quarry in Mabe or Constantine, Cornwall. 1903-1904A view of the quarry face showing two workers with sledge hammers standing by a granite block that is being dressed. Part of the Freeman & Sons, Penryn Collection. Photographer: Unknown
Polkanuggo Quarry, Stithians, Cornwall. 1903-1904A general view of Polkanuggo Quarry with steam traction engine BETA No 483 and workers posing for the camera. The traction engine was made around June 1885 by John Fowler of Leeds
Fishing boat at Mullion Cove, Mullion, Cornwall. Around 1890sFishing boat PZ (?)24 (registered in Penzance) being dragged ashore by two men. Photographer: Unknown
Freeman & Sons dressing floor, probably Penryn, Cornwall. 1903-1904Classical granite columns on the dressing floor of Freeman & Sons works. The man pictured is either Bernard Freeman or his brother. Part of the Freeman & Sons, Penryn Collection. Photographer: Unknown
Transporting granite blocks for King Alfreds statue to Penryn Station, Penryn, Cornwall. 1901Fowler traction engines 7974 and 9016 are pictured hauling blocks of granite from one of the Mabe quarries to Penryn Station, for onward transportation by train to Winchester, Hampshire
Tresahor Quarry, Constantine, Cornwall. 1903-1904A general view of the quarry with the crane used for moving the granite blocks. Part of the Freeman & Sons, Penryn Collection. Photographer: Unknown
Polkanuggo Quarry, Stithians, Cornwall. Around 1900A view of the quarry face showing workers holding the tools of their trade while dressing stones. Blocks of granite are ready to be moved using the cranes based at the edge of the quarry
Mousehole harbour looking landward, Cornwall. Early 1900sHarbour full of fishing boats and fishing gear, with the boats drawn up at low tide. Working boats with PZ numbers can be seen, some with sails hoisted
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
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
East Street, Newquay, Cornwall. 1958Reconstruction of shop premises at 2 East Street on the corner of East Street and Marcus Hill. The builders carrying out the work are W.C. Pearce and Sons (Contractors) Ltd. Four men are on the site
Chester Road, Newquay, Cornwall. 1979Hawkey and Bowdens Garage on the corner of Henver Road and Chester Road. The large white building in an Art Deco style later became Chester Road Indoor Market
The Fleet in Port, Newlyn Harbour, Cornwall. Around 1900Fishing boats in Newlyn Harbour including boats with registrations PZ498, PZ214, PZ192, 100PZ, PZ422, 185PZ, 301PZ, 521PZ, 397PZ, 61PZ (registered in Penzance)
Dinghy with fisherman and lobster pots, Cornwall. Around 1900Small boat coming ashore at an unknown location. A craft with lug sail and other boats are moored in the background. Photographer: Unknown
Fishing boat in a cove, probably Polperro, Cornwall. Around 1900Lobster pots can be seen in the water. The boat is thought to have the registration FY168 (registered in Fowey). Photographer: Unknown
Fishing boat at sea under sail, Cornwall. Around 1900PZ 207, the class A lugger Fiona (registered in Penzance), at sea under sail with at least two men on board and a man in a dinghy astern
Maen Quarry, Constantine, Cornwall. 1903-1904A general view of the quarry with the crane used for moving the granite blocks. A number men can be seen with cut blocks at the foot of the quarry face. Part of the Freeman & Sons, Penryn Collection
Bosahan Quarry, Constantine, Cornwall. 1903-1904General view of the quarry with men standing by cut granite blocks and the crane used for moving the blocks. Two men are standing either side of a horse and cart
Maen Quarry, Constantine, Cornwall. Around 1900A view of the quarry face showing workers holding the tools of their trade while dressing stones. Blocks of granite are ready to be moved using the crane. Photographer: Samuel John Govier
Mousehole harbour, Cornwall. Probably 1925Harbour full of fishing boats including working boats with PZ numbers and sails furled. The village can be seen in the background. Photographer: Unknown
Mousehole harbour, Cornwall. Early 1900sFishermen, a boy, two women with elegant hats and a well dressed man are all leaning on a rail by the harbour steps, looking into the harbour. Photographer: A.W.N
Kennall Vale Mill, Stithians, Cornwall. 1966A view of the mill buildings and cottage by the road bridge over the River Kennall. The river once turned over forty water wheels for various mills along the valley including a foundry
Workmen, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900sTwo workmen posed with an unidentified machine, outside an industrial building. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
