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2005Gold Lunula, Early Bronze Age, St Juliot, Cornwall
2009Study of Three Girls Heads, Lucas Cranach the elder (1472-1553)
2013 Collection16 Items
2015 Collection73 Items
2016 Collection932 Items
2017 Collection357 Items
2018 Collection915 Items
2019 Collection736 Items
2020 Collection25 Items
2024 Collection6 Items
Trevaunance Beach at low tide, St Agnes, Cornwall. Probably 20th July 1910A view from the beach looking up to Wheal Friendly mine on the skyline. The mine was re-opened in 1900 as part of Wheal Kitty and was at 80fms in 1910
Jubilee Procession in a Cornish Village, A. G. Sherwood Hunter (1846-1919)Oil on canvas, Newlyn School, June 1897. This painting is a wonderful record of a lantern procession held to commemorate Queen Victorias Diamond Jubilee in 1897
The Ringers of Launcells Tower, Frederick Smallfield (1829-1915)Oil on canvas, English School, 1887. This painting was inspired by the poem The Ringers of Launcells Tower by Rev. R.S. Hawker of Morwenstow in his book Cornish Ballads and Other Poems
Dolcoath Mine, Camborne, Cornwall. 1893The Man Engine at 234 fathoms level below adit, in 1893. The man engine went down to the 314 fathom level. Miners can be seen standing on the steps of the engine rod while others stand on solars or
The Tea Table, Harold Harvey (1874-1941)Oil painting on canvas, Newlyn School, 1920. The painting shows a mealtime scene around the kitchen table. A traditional Cornish range is pictured in the background
Longships lighthouse, Cornwall. Early 1900sLongships from nearby rocks. A man is seated in the foreground. Photographer: Unknown
Reverend Hawkers Hut, Morwenstow, Cornwall. 9th July 1913A man inside Hawkers Hut on the cliffs close to Sharpnose Point, about a mile from Morwenstow. It was built by the eccentric clergyman, poet and antiquarian Robert Stephen Hawker (1803-1875)
Cape Cornwall, St Just in Penwith, Cornwall. Around 1890Hand coloured glass lantern slide showing Cape Cornwall from the NE side, above Porth Ledden (Porthledden). Wheal Call Counthouse can be seen on the left
A topsail schooner beached at Lerryn, St Veep, Cornwall. Early 1900sA topsail schooner beached at Lerryn on the River Fowey. A child plays on the waters edge in the foreground and two men are at work in the granary on the far bank. Photographer: Unknown
Coastguard cottages, St Just in Penwith Churchtown, Cornwall. Early 1900sCoastguard cottages with a White Ensign flying on the flagpole at the New Downs end of the town. The flag is flown by all serving Royal Navy warships, ships boats, Royal Marines craft
General View, Dolcoath Mine, Camborne. Early 1900sGeneral view looking east with the Eastern shaft cutting the skyline in the centre. Photographer: John Charles Burrow
Harlyn Bay, St Merryn, Cornwall. Early 1900sA view of Harlyn Bay showing a house on the cliffs with two boats, and a pathway down to the beach. Photographer: Thomas Henry Williams
DCLI recruiting march, Kelynack, St Just in Penwith, Cornwall. 18th June 1915The 3rd Duke of Cornwalls Light Infantry recruiting march on Friday 18th June 1915 entering Kelynack. The military band is in front. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
Plain-an-Gwarry, St Just in Penwith, Cornwall. 1896Stereoscopic pair. A Sunday School gathering in 1896, probably in Plain-an-Gwarry (or Plain-an-Gware). From the Cornish Plen an Gwari a playing place
The Cornish Express motor bus (Penzance to St Just) outside the Commercial Hotel in Market Square, St Just, CornwallA good photograph of an early open top motor bus on a summers day outside the Commercial Hotel in Market Square (or Commercial Square), when owned by Sydney Henry Coles
Market Square, St Just in Penwith, Cornwall. 1967A view of the church from Market Square (or Commercial Square). Warren and Son bakers and confectioners, the Wellington Hotel
The beach, Perranporth, Perranzabuloe, Cornwall. Around 1920sFour surfers with boards on the beach. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
Four fishermen, Polperro, Cornwall. Probably 1860s-1870sThe four fishermen are, from left to right: James Curtis (grandfather of Emma Oliver), Jack Langmaid, William Rowe and William Oliver
St Agnes, Cornwall. Around 1900Unidentified schooners below winding gear in Trevaunance Harbour. Photographer: Unknown
Surfers on the beach, Perranporth, Perranzabuloe, Cornwall. Probably June 1922Two young men and three young ladies posed with surf boards on the beach at Perranporth. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
The Circus, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900sElephants walking down St Marys Street, Truro escorted by a mounted policeman. Crowds stand on the pavement and a group of boys walk along with the elephants
Surfers on the beach, Perranporth, Perranzabuloe, Cornwall. 1920sEight surfers posing with boards on the beach. Retreat Rocks are in the background. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
Locomotive Smelter on the Redruth and Chacewater line, Cornwall. After 1854Driver and fireman posing for the camera and a group of small children looking on from the vantage point of a high hedge in the background
A Musical Club, Artist UnknownWatercolour by an unknown artist depicting a musical evening in Truro on 8th November 1808, including what is believed to be the only known portrait of Joseph Emidy
Porthleven, Cornwall. 1914-1918Porthleven fishermen in their boat by Newlyn Harbour wall. All aged over 70, they returned to fishing during the manpower shortage in the First World War. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
Back Quay and Lemon Quay, Truro, Cornwall. Probably early 1920sA view from Lemon Bridge with the River Kenwyn at high tide. Truro school stands on the hill in the background. Sailing barges, one with wooden square engine housing towards the stern
Levant mine, St Just in Penwith, Cornwall. Late 1800sView of the Levant mine, looking towards Pendeen, before the building of the lighthouse. An old beam winding house can be seen in the centre foreground. Photographer: Unknown
Malpas Ferry looking towards Ferryside Cottage and the Ferry House on the St Michael Penkivel side, CornwallThe ferry boat Leslie, licensed to carry eleven passengers, sits just offshore and a woman and two men are by another boat onshore. The man on the right is possibly photographer, John Charles Burrow
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
Levant Mine, St Just in Penwith, Cornwall. 11th July 1894Tramming with a pit pony at the 278 fathoms main tramming level. Pit ponies were rarely used in Cornwall and until they were introduced at East Pool Mine during the First World War they were unique
Levant mine, St Just in Penwith, Cornwall. 1890sA group of boys in front of a of set of 32 visible Cornish stamps heads which are being driven by a rotative beam engine. There would have probably been 64 heads in complete set
Tucking Pilchards at Cadgwith, Cornwall. Late 1800sCadgwith harbour with fishermen, fishing boats and a tucking net full of pilchards. Photographer: Unknown
Stanbury House, Morwenstow, Cornwall. 1958Stanbury is a Grade II listed farmhouse, formerly a manor house, built in the late 16th century for John Manning. Alterations to the building were carried out in the 17th, 18th and 20th centuries
Firefighters, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. September 1991Lostwithiel firefighters gather for the retirement of three of their number in 1991. Standing, from left to right: Terry Sandercock, Karl Bowden, Francis Doney, Neil Savage, Malcolm Hicks
Wreck of the German brigantine Albert Wilhelm, Lelant Sands, Lelant, Cornwall. Wrecked on 16th October 1886The photograph shows somewhere in the region of a hundred men and boys either viewing, or on the deck, of the wreck, even although it is high and dry on the sands
Dolcoath Mine, Camborne, Cornwall. 1890sDolcoath Spallers and Bal Maidens. The mine captain, sitting at the front on the right, is believed to be Mr Thomas. Photographer: Unknown
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
Reen Manor, Perranzabuloe, Cornwall. 1920sSide view of the Grade II listed Reen Manor. The building is probably late Medieval and extended in the 17th century. It has a datestone of 1656 and the initials E.C. (for Edward Cottey)
East Pool Mine, Illogan, Cornwall. Late 1800sMining trolley between lodes. A horse/heave of ground between tin and copper lodes. One miner loading trolley and another miner with wheelbarrow. Photographer: John Charles Burrow
Dolcoath Mine, Camborne, Cornwall. Probably 1890sThe photograph shows a group of men waiting to go underground. The man on the right with the white coat is probably the lander or banksman
Preparing for the third Royal Party descent of inclined shaft, Botallack Mine, St Just in Penwith, CornwallThe Prince and Princess of Wales, later to become King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra, were in the first skip to descend the inclined Boscawen Shaft
Bus outside the Commercial Hotel, St Just in Penwith, Cornwall. Early 1900sA Great Western Railway open-top double-decker bus outside the Commercial Hotel. The bus has external steps and three men are boarding the upper deck
Penweathers Viaduct, near Truro, Cornwall. Before 12th October 1926The original Brunel viaduct almost filled in to track level. This timber fan-structure and stone viaduct was replaced by the embankment on 12th October 1926. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
West End, Redruth, Cornwall. Early 1900sOn the corner is the outfitters shop belonging to H.W. Rippon (late J. Evans & Co.). Part of the A.K. Hamilton Jenkin collection. Photographer: Unknown
Fishing vessels putting to sea, Mevagissey, Cornwall. 1909The Mevagissey fishing fleet putting to sea at high tide. Long oars are being used to manoeuvre the vessels out of the sheltered harbour to enable their sails to catch the wind
East Pool Mine, Illogan, Cornwall. 1893. Group of Cornish miners at rest at the 310 levelCornish miners at Croust time, at the 310 level. Miners enjoying their croust, having performed the first part of the days labour
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
Levant Mine, St Just in Penwith, Cornwall. 1890sGroup of miners working under the sea at Levant mine, sinking a winze or sub shaft. Probably Photographer: John Charles Burrow
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)
Levant Mine, St Just in Penwith, Cornwall. 11th (?) July, 1894Group of 29 miners posed underground at the 278 fathom level. The majority of the miners are wearing felt hats, either with the brim intact or with the brim removed
GWR tank number 34 pictured with four men on the St Ives branch. Around 1905The image shows GWR number 34 pictured with two unnamed men, Charlie Gould the fireman standing on the running plate and the driver Nickie Curnow standing with his feeder (oil can)
The third Royal Party descends the inclined shaft, Botallack Mine, St Just in Penwith, Cornwall. 24th July 1865The Prince and Princess of Wales, later to become King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra, were in the first skip to descend the inclined Boscawen Shaft
Bojewyan Mens Institute, Ponds Hill, near Pendeen, St Just in Penwith, Cornwall. 1966The Working Mens Institute was housed in an early 20th century simple block work outbuilding (little more than a shed). Photographer: Charles Woolf
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
Dolcoath Mine, Camborne, Cornwall. Early 1900sView of Williams shaft headgear built in 1894. Dolcoath Mine, Camborne, Cornwall. Photographer: John Charles Burrow
Prussia Cove looking seaward, St Hilary, Cornwall. Around 1925Prussia Cove is named after a smuggler, John Carter, who referred to himself as the King of Prussia. Glass lantern slide from a lecture, entitled Some Historic Cornish Beauty Spots
Shepherd with sheep, Cornwall. Late 1800sA shepherd followed by flock of sheep in a leafy Cornish lane. Photographer: Unknown
The wreck of the collier Bessie, with all that remains of the wrecked Vulture in the surf beyond, Carbis Bay, LelantA view of the Bessie wrecked at Carbis Bay, broadside to the surf, with the machinery of the Vulture beyond. SS Bessie (ON 49984) was an iron three masted brigantine rigged steamer of 287 tons gross
RNLI lifeboat Arab I at the quay, Padstow, Cornwall. 1883-1900The lifeboat Arab I under sail off the quay at Padstow with the railway yards in the background. The lifeboat has a full compliment of women
Tamsin Blight, the White Witch of Helston, William Jones Chapman (1808-1872)Oil on canvas, English School, 1856. A portrait of an elderly woman wearing a bonnet and shawl, seated in a chair. Thomasine Blight (1793-1856), known locally as Tammy Blee
Vivian Terrace, Falmouth Road, Truro, Cornwall. Probably early 20th centuryA view of Vivian Terrace looking towards the Lander Monument in Lemon Street. There is a man on a bicycle riding in the road and a horse-drawn milk cart with churns is waiting outside one house
Captain Tom Gundry, champion Cornish wrestler. Probably early 1880sA studio portrait photograph of the champion Cornish wrestler, Thomas Gundry, wearing a wrestling jacket and two championship sashes
Headland Hotel, Newquay, Cornwall. Early 1900sA general view of the south side of the Headland Hotel Newquay. The Headland Hotel is a Grade II listed building. It was opened in June 1900
Obby Oss Mask, Padstow, Cornwall, EnglandMasks such as these are used in the Padstow Obby Oss May Day celebrations. It is worn during a dance that celebrates the coming of Spring
Wheal Call Count House looking west from Porth Ledden, Cape Cornwall, St Just in Penwith, Cornwall. Early 1900sA view of Wheal Call Count House from a house above Porth Ledden with The Brisons in the distance. The chimney stack of Cape Cornwall Mine can be seen on the headland
Royal Party descent of inclined shaft, Botallack Mine, St Just in Penwith, Cornwall. 24th July 1865The Prince and Princess of Wales, later to become King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra, are pictured in the first skip to descend the inclined Boscawen Shaft down to the 235 fathom level
Lis Escop, Kenwyn, Cornwall. Around 1910Lis Escop (Cornish for Bishops Court) in winter with cattle in the foreground. Originally the Kenwyn Vicarage, in 1876 it became the residence of the Bishops of Truro
Captain Philip Richards house Riverside House Gweek, Cornwall. Possibly early 1910sThe house of Captain Philip Richards, built around 1890 and later called Riverside House, with an unidentified topsail schooner at the quay
Wheal Providence mine, Carbis Bay, Cornwall. Probably 1880s after the mine closedSurface view of Wheal Providence mine showing a group of engine houses and buildings. The mine closed in 1877
Threshing in Cornwall. Around 1880s or 1890sThreshing machine driven by a steam engine with a large number of people, men, women and children. The engine is probably a Marshall built at Gainsborough, Lincolnshire
Tolvaddon Mine, Illogan, Cornwall. Around 1900Tuckingmill valley, around 1900, with Dolcoath dressing floors; Cooks Kitchen in foreground, North Roskear engine house on sky line on the left
East Pool Mine, Illogan, Cornwall. 1893Under-hand stoping at the 170 level. The miner on the left is using a pick while to his right two pares are boring holes for blasting
