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The Obby Oss, Padstow, Cornwall. Early 1900sThe Obby Oss outside house, with the teaser standing to the left. The Obby Oss is an integral part of the May Day celebrations in Padstow
Langallos Street, Polperro, Cornwall. Early 1900sLangallos Street showing Couchs House on right in background. Photographer: Unknown
Greenbank Terrace, Falmouth, Cornwall. Early 1900sRow of terraced houses. Photographer: Unknown
Langallos Street, Polperro, Cornwall. Early 1900sThe hanging sign Joan the Wad refers to a lucky charm. Joan the Wad was Queen of the Pixies in Cornish Mythology. Photographer: Unknown
Polperro, Cornwall. 1904Children sitting on the steps, with a curious cat watching them. Harbour can be glimpsed in background. Photographer: Unknown
Hell Bay, Bryher in a storm, Isles of Scilly, Cornwall. Around 1925Glass lantern slide from a lecture, entitled Some Historic Cornish Beauty Spots, given by Cornishman and amateur photographer, Major Arthur William Gill, in around 1925
Aerial view over Gyllyngvase and part of the docks. Cornwall. Around 1925Cornishman and amateur photographer, Major Arthur William Gill, was well known in Cornwall and elsewhere during the 1920s and 1930s for his presentations of stills
Harbour scene, Padstow, Cornwall. 12th June 1906The fishing boats in the foreground are Royal Highlander PW11 and Annie PW10. The schooner, in the background right, is the Guiding Star. BM70 Succeed can also be seen. Photographer: Herbert Hughes
Liroconite, Wheal Gorland, St Day, Gwennap, Cornwall, EnglandA large, rare, liroconite crystal on strashimirite found in 1808. At 2.5cm, the specimen is the largest known crystal from any locality worldwide
General view, Polperro, Cornwall. Pre-1900View over village looking seawards. Photographer: Surgeon Captain John Campbell
Steam train outside Newquay station, Cornwall. Around 1925Cornishman and amateur photographer, Major Arthur William Gill, was well known in Cornwall and elsewhere during the 1920s and 1930s for his presentations of stills
The Old Post Office, Trevena, Tintagel, Cornwall. 6th June 1907Photographer: John Charles Burrow
Tintagel Haven, Cornwall. Early 1900sTintagel Castle in isthmus from beach below hotel, winze (connecting frame for underground mine) on left. Photographer: John Charles Burrow
Harbour, Polperro, Cornwall. June 1904General view over the harbour from the sea, at low tide, with rowing boats. Photographer: Herbert Hughes
Common Raven (Corvus corax) Skull, Probably Cornwall, EnglandThe Common Raven is the largest member of the Crow Family and is one of the most widely distributed birds worldwide. It is all black in colour with a long, wedge shaped tail
Copper, Cornwall, EnglandAn intricate dendritic growth of copper crystals. Also known as native copper, the specimen is pure copper, uncombined with any other elements
Tin FigurineA seated figurine made from tin, with a little zinc. The figurine was found in 1853, three metres below the surface on Bodwen Moor, Lanlivery, Cornwall
Painted Mask, JapaneseThis Japanese painted composition model of a mask is a miniature of the type used in Japanese Noh theatre. This mask represents a more devilish interpretation of the Oni spirit
Figure of Apis Bull, EgyptianBronze standing figure of the Apis bull with sun disc between the horns, Egyptian. The statuette was found in 1832 in St Just in Penwith, Cornwall
Cassiterite, St Agnes, Cornwall, EnglandLarge crystals of cassiterite, varying from black to dark brown in colour. In Cornwall, cassiterite is concentrated in hydrothermal veins and pegmatites associated with granite intrusions
Trewirgie Road, Redruth, Cornwall. Probably 1920sViaduct in middle distance with passing passenger steam train. Part of the A.K. Hamilton Jenkin collection. Photographer: Unknown
Hawking Family, Bude, Cornwall. Early 1900sFamily group posed by a wall in Bude or nearby locality. N.J. Hawking (senior) and family before the First World War. The yard where the group is sitting is now incorporated into the shop belonging
Queen Victoria Jubilee celebrations, Broad Street, Padstow, Cornwall. 1897Street scene, with people seated at trestle tables, having tea. Overhead, the streets are decorated with greenery and flags. A V R for Queen Victoria can be seen, backwards. Photographer: Unknown
Padstow area or St Merryn, Cornwall. Early 1900sPortrait of two women on the beach dress making. Photographer: Thomas Henry Williams
Cliff Road, Falmouth, Cornwall. Around 1910Madeira and Gwendra Hotels with gate to Lamorna House. Photographer: Unknown
Cambridge Place, Falmouth, Cornwall. Early 1900sPhotographer: Arthur Philp
Arthurs Corner Shop, Redruth, Cornwall. Early 1900sR. Arthur (Grocer, Draper, Provision Dealer, Flour, Bran, Barley, Oats & Maize) outside his shop with a young boy and a horse and horse and cart
Rural Camborne, Cornwall. Early 1900sGamekeeper with his dogs and mobile hut. Early 1900s
The Obby Oss, Padstow, Cornwall. Around 1920The Obby Oss outside the London Inn. The Obby Oss is an integral part of the May Day celebrations in Padstow. Each year, on the 1st May
Falcon Hotel, Bude, Cornwall. Around 1910Two cars outside the Falcon Hotel, Bude. Photographers John Charles Burrow (on right) and Herbert Hughes (in porch). A board with the train times for the London and South Western Railway - Bideford
The Strand, Bude, Cornwall. 1930sShowing The Strand Garage, The Globe Hotel, Lloyds Bank, Kivell & Sons Estate Agents and Auctioneers, the Grenville Hotel. Photographer: Unknown
Breakwater with moored schooner, Bude, Cornwall. 1913Photographer: John Charles Burrow
Boscastle, Cornwall. 1902Image of village from Vallency Valley, from above - back of the mill. Photographer: Herbert Hughes
The Mermaid of Zennor bench end in Zennor Church, Cornwall. Around 1925A captain of a ship anchored off Pendower Cove believed that he was hailed by a mermaid and the people of Zennor had a mermaid figure carved on a bench end in Zennor Church as a warning to young men
Clinton Road, Redruth, Cornwall. Early 1900sView along Clinton Road, Redruth with St Andrews church on the left. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
Harbour, Polperro, Cornwall. Late 1800s / early 1900sMen working on boat tied up at quay. Furled sails and clear decks suggests men were engaged in maintenance or routine repairs. Photographer: Unknown
Gyllyngdune Road, Falmouth, Cornwall. Early 1900sView down the street, with people strolling along, ladies, men in uniform, and couple with pram; partial rear view of horse-drawn vehicle. Photographer: Arthur Philp
Gyllyngdune, Falmouth, Cornwall. Early 1900sThe Look-Out at Gyllngdune. Street leading through narrow tunnel under bridge, showing Look-Out building on bridge above. Two schoolboys posing for camera at tunnel entrance
Gyllyngdune Chapel, Cliff Road, Falmouth, Cornwall. Early 1900sChapel viewed from a distance along Cliff Road
Heanton Road, Redruth, Cornwall. Early 1900sView from Heanton Terrace to the Library in Clinton Road. Carn Brea and Bassett Monument can be seen in the background. Part of the A.K. Hamilton Jenkin collection. Photographer: Unknown
Passmore Edwards Library, Trevenson Road, Camborne, Cornwall. Early 1900sA free library designed by Silvanus Trevail and opened on 23rd May 1895
Cyclists in Camborne. Early 1900sCaptain Percy Bickford-Smith with the Cyclists Section
Retreat Rocks with children playing on the boat The Ocean Waif, Perranporth, Cornwall. Around 1925Cornishman and amateur photographer, Major Arthur William Gill, was well known in Cornwall and elsewhere during the 1920s and 1930s for his presentations of stills
Perranporth Arch Rock, with boats on the beach, Cornwall. Around 1925Cornishman and amateur photographer, Major Arthur William Gill, was well known in Cornwall and elsewhere during the 1920s and 1930s for his presentations of stills
Cottages in Manaccan, Cornwall. Around 1925The tower of St Manaccus and St Dunstan Church can be seen through the trees on the left. Cornishman and amateur photographer, Major Arthur William Gill
Rose Cottage, St Clement, Cornwall. Around 1925The thatched Rose Cottage in St Clement. The church tower and other cottages are visible in the background. Cornishman and amateur photographer, Major Arthur William Gill
Children playing on the beach at St Georges Cove, Padstow, Cornwall. Early 1900sThree boys and a girl dressed in beach clothes playing at St Georges Cove. Photographer: Thomas Henry Williams
Sunset over Newquay, Cornwall. Around 1925Cornishman and amateur photographer, Major Arthur William Gill, was well known in Cornwall and elsewhere during the 1920s and 1930s for his presentations of stills
The Dolphin Inn, Port Isaac, Cornwall. June 1906The Dolphin Inn. Rachel Thomas and a young boy at the doorway and a Mr. Hill who was a grandfather to Lillian Thomas (nee Prout). Photographer: Herbert Hughes
Camel Estuary, Padstow, Cornwall. Around 1910Fishermen landing nets on beach. Three fishermen with five men in suits helping on cove or close to harbour. Camel Estuary in the background with a twin masted sailing ship at anchor
Gyllyng Road, Falmouth Cornwall. Early 1900sStreet scene, adults strolling along pavement, including two ladies with toddler and pram. Photographer: Arthur Philp
Foxs Lane, Falmouth, Cornwall. Early 1900sTree lined lane with two ladies in typical attire of the early 1900s. Photographer: Arthur Philp
Foxs Lane, Falmouth, Cornwall. Early 1900sTree-lined lane with young girl in typical attire of the early 1900s. Photographer: Arthur Philp
Possibly Cliff Road, Falmouth, Cornwall. Early 1900sCoastguard cottage on the sea front at Falmouth. Photographer: Unknown
Lower town and Vallency Valley, Boscastle, Cornwall. July 1925Image taken from above the harbour. Photographer: Herbert Hughes
Beach scene at Newquay, Cornwall. Around 1925Cornishman and amateur photographer, Major Arthur William Gill, was well known in Cornwall and elsewhere during the 1920s and 1930s for his presentations of stills
View of Newquay, Cornwall. Around 1925Cornishman and amateur photographer, Major Arthur William Gill, was well known in Cornwall and elsewhere during the 1920s and 1930s for his presentations of stills
View from beach at Newquay, Cornwall. Around 1925Cornishman and amateur photographer, Major Arthur William Gill, was well known in Cornwall and elsewhere during the 1920s and 1930s for his presentations of stills
Trenance Gardens, Newquay, Cornwall. Around 1925Trenance Cottages in the background. Cornishman and amateur photographer, Major Arthur William Gill, was well known in Cornwall and elsewhere during the 1920s
Unknown location in Cornwall. Around 1925Cornishman and amateur photographer, Major Arthur William Gill, was well known in Cornwall and elsewhere during the 1920s and 1930s for his presentations of stills
Tintagel Haven, Cornwall. 1907View from north side of island, with winze (connecting frame for underground mine) and church in distance. Photographer: John Charles Burrow
Perranporth, Perranzabuloe, Cornwall. Early 1900sView over town towards beach, railway line in foreground. Photographer: Unknown
Falcon Hotel, Bude, Cornwall. Early 1900sCoach and four horses outside the Falcon Hotel
Trenance Gardens, Newquay, Cornwall. Around 1925Man standing by flower borders with the viaduct in the background. Cornishman and amateur photographer, Major Arthur William Gill