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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
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
East Looe Quay, Cornwall. 1904Two schooners can be seen tied up along the quay, the Mary of Glasgow and Priscilla. On the right a line of railway trucks full of coal from the Liskeard and Looe Railway. Photographer: Herbert Hughes
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
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. 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
West of harbour, Polperro, Cornwall. 3rd June 1904Jane Marks, who married Charles Jolliffe, knitting on the cliff path to the west of the harbour. The man may be Wilf Marks, a name marked on one of the original prints. Photographer: Herbert Hughes
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. 1892Croust time ; croust is a Cornish term for lunch. The image includes the photographers son, front row, second from left, with nine miners. Photographer: John Charles Burrow
Porthtowan, Cornwall. Probably 1940sView across beach looking north. Eastcliffe Hall in the middle ground. Photographer: Unknown
Cape Cornwall, St Just in Penwith, Cornwall. 1904View of Cape Cornwall from the St Just United mine. Photographer: Unknown
Trelowarren Street, Camborne, Cornwall. Around 1870
East Pool Mine, Illogan, Cornwall. Probably 1893Croust time (a Cornish term for a mid-morning refreshment break). The men are eating pasties and taking refreshment from two barrels. The photographers wife is seated fourth from the left
Tywarnhayle Mine, St Agnes, Cornwall. Around 1907Three miners next to the centrifugal pump shaft. This was the first electric pump in Cornwall. Photographer: Unknown
East Pool Mine, Illogan, Cornwall. 1893Working at 180 level. The photograph was taken by John Charles Burrow on the same occasion as a similar view published in Mongst Mines and Miners (1893)
Padstow, Cornwall. Around 1900Waiting for the tide at Hawkers Cove. Ketch about to sail. Photographer: T.H. Williams
Wheal Grenville Mine, Camborne, Cornwall. 24th February 1910Miners using a Holmans rock drill and sprayer at the 290 fathom level near Goolds shaft. Central figure identified as William Thomas, who died aged 38. Photographer: John Charles Burrow
Harbour, Polperro, Cornwall. 1914Fishing boats and houses at the back of the harbour. Photographer: Herbert Hughes?
Foundry and Harbour, Hayle, Cornwall. 1895General view over Hayle harbour from above the site of the (later) power station. St Elwyns Church can be seen on the left. To the right can be seen the Harveys Foundry complex
High Street, Falmouth, Cornwall. Early 1900sThe High Street, Falmouth showing George Eustice Stationers and the Post Office at No. 4. Photographer: Arthur Philp
Harbour, Boscastle, Cornwall. Possibly 1902The schooner " Lively" of Bideford alongside the quay, unloading coal. Photographer: Herbert Hughes
East Pool Mine Illogan, Cornwall. 1893Clearing out ore from landing brace at surface. Photographer: John Charles Burrow
Carnglaze Place. St Ives, Cornwall. 1900A view into Carnglaze Place. In the distance a man kneels on the ground carrying out some type of work while two men watch his progress. 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
The harbour, St Mawes, Cornwall. 3rd June 1912View of the harbour. The sailing ship the Daisy of Devoran is moored alongside the harbour wall, by the steps. A horse and trap stand close by. Photographer: John Charles Burrow
East Looe beach, Looe, Cornwall. 1904Children paddling on East Looe beach, with Looe in the background. Photographer: T. Mitchell
Cape Cornwall, St Just in Penwith, Cornwall. 1900Stereoscopic view of hill with stack and engine house. Photographer: Unknown
Looe Bridge, Looe, Cornwall. 1890sView towards Looe bridge from the bank of the river by the railway station. Some work can be seen underway on the railway line towards the bridge. Photographer: Surgeon Captain John Campbell
Fishing, St Ives, Cornwall. Early 1900sTucking pilchards off St Ives. Close up of fish and fishermen. Group of onlookers in the background. This picture was used by A.K. Hamilton in the book Cornwall and its People. Photographer: Unknown
Jacobs Ladder, Falmouth, Cornwall. Early 1900sEleven people stand on the steps. The Jacobs Ladder steps were built by Jacob Hamblen, a builder, tallow-chandler and property owner
Market Square, West Looe, Cornwall. Before 1892A view of the market square in West Looe with the Cornish Arms public house on the left. Presumably photographed before 1892 when the inns license was withdrawn as an immoral house (West Briton)
Amalbrea tin stream works, Towednack, Cornwall. 1920sSurface view of the Amalbrea tin stream works at Towednack which were worked by John James Curnow. Photographer: A.K. Hamilton Jenkin
Perranporth, Perranzabuloe, Cornwall. 1890sJohn Nicholls of Tregundry Farm pictured with horse and cart on sea front. Photographer: Edwin Iddo Ellery
South Condurrow Mine, Camborne, Cornwall. Around 1900Miners working on the lode, possibly the Great Flat Lode. Photographer: Unknown
Porthleven, Cornwall. Around 1930sInner harbour with crab pots on harbour wall in foreground. Boats PZ105 and PZ500 are pictured. Photographer: Unknown
Harbour scene with the Guiding Star, Padstow. Cornwall. June 1906Guiding Star with the Barry pilot cutter no. 5 under sail. The Guiding Star was a topsail schooner from London, built at Howden in 1875. She was 81 4 by 22 6 by 11
Coverack from across the beach at high tide, 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
Wheal Friendly Mine, Trevaunance Cove, St Agnes, Cornwall. 1895Seen from below. The building and smoking stack have been worked at various times as a foundry, tin stream works and a factory
Wheal Kitty Mine, St Agnes, Cornwall. 1926-1930Surface view of Saras shaft, taken from the south west during the 1926-30 working. Shows the engine house, chimney and mine buildings. Photographer: Unknown
Levant Mine, St Just in Penwith, Cornwall. 1919Miners waiting for news after the disaster, 21st October 1919, in which 31 miners were killed. The Reverend B. Lumb is pictured at the far left of the picture. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
New Cooks Kitchen, Illogan, Cornwall. Late 1800sThree young miners, tramming at the 406 level. Photographer: John Charles Burrow (1852 - 1914)
New Cooks Kitchen, Illogan, Cornwall. Late 1800sMiners working at a hanging wall at the 394 fathom level. Photographer: John Charles Burrow (1852 - 1914)
Bark House, St Ives, Cornwall. 1880sThe Bark House, used for treating rope and nets, backing on to Burrow Road, with fishermen and a group of boys. Photographer: Edward Ashton
Levant Mine, St Just in Penwith, Cornwall. October 1919General view of Levant Mine, taken on the Tuesday after the disaster of 21st October 1919 in which 31 miners were killed. Various mine buildings are shown including engine houses
Levant Mine, St Just in Penwith, Cornwall. 21st October 1919Miners waiting for news after the disaster of 21st October 1919 in which 31 miners were killed. Pictured with the group is Reverend B. Lumb. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
Levant Mine, St Just in Penwith, Cornwall. 1919Group of miners waiting for news after the disaster of 21st October 1919, Levant Mine, St Just in Penwith, Cornwall in which 31 miners were killed
Levant Mine, St Just in Penwith, Cornwall. 1919A crowd at the top of the skip shaft after the Levant mining disaster on 21 October 1919. The man engine in the shaft collapsed, killing 31 men
Carn Brea Mine, Illogan, Cornwall. Around 1900Stoping the lode in the 285 level, pare of 10 miners. Photographer: John Charles Burrow
Readymoney Cove, Fowey. Early 1900sView of Readymoney Cove, Fowey, from the cliff showing houses and a horse and cart. Photographer: Unknown
Blue Hills Mine, St Agnes, Cornwall. 1893Group (or Pare) of 9 miners underground. A pare is a group of family members or friends recruited to work in the mines. Photographer: John Charles Burrow
Malpas landing, Cornwall. Early 1900sA group of rowing boats, full of passengers prepare to embark from the foreshore at Malpas. Photographer: Unknown
SS Treleigh of Penzance, East Looe Quay, Looe, Cornwall. Probably 1895The SS Treleigh of Penzance at East Looe quay. Treleigh was a steel screw dandy built in 1894 by J.P. Renoldson & Sons, South Shields and owned by D.W. Bain & Co, Penzance
Truro City Police, Truro, Cornwall. Probably around 1890A group of Truro City Police photographed outside against a backdrop of trees. Truro was granted city status in 1877 at which point the force was renamed from Truro Borough Police to Truro City
East Looe, Cornwall. Probably 1870sView over East Looe and quay from North Road, probably taken in the 1870s due to the absence of the Guildhall building. Loading gantry and shipping with what appears to mounds of (possibly)
Geevor Mine, Pendeen, St Just in Penwith, Cornwall. 1919Miners posed at surface of Wheel Carne shaft, holding timber working tools including an axe, saw and lump hammer. Two workers have carbide lamps, the rest have candles
Court Cocking, St Ives, Cornwall. 1890Four people on the steps flanking Court Cocking. Photographer: Edward Ashton
Cottage Row, St Agnes, Cornwall. Early 1900sStippy Stappy row of cottages, looking upwards. Photographer: Unknown
Wheal Kitty Mine, St Agnes, Cornwall. 8th August 1911Surface view of Saras or New shaft, showing engine house, headgear, and raised tramway with waggons. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
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
A schooner and other boats, East Looe Quay, Looe, Cornwall. Around 1890A topsail schooner and other boats at low water at the seaward end of East Looe quay. Photographer: Surgeon Captain John Campbell
Dolcoath Mine, Camborne, Cornwall. 1893" The stulls at 412 level", in 1893. About 30 feet wide, massive timbers of pitchpine about 18 inches square and 34 feet long were needed to support the very weak roof
Dolcoath Mine, Camborne, Cornwall. March 1904Drilling at the 375 level. Photographer: John Charles Burrow
South Condurrow Mine, Camborne, Cornwall. Around 1908Raising the headgear at Williams Lode. In 1897 part of the mine was transferred to Camborne School of Mines as the (later) King Edward VII mine
King Edward VII Mine, South Condurrow, Camborne, Cornwall. 27th November 1903Students working underground at an unknown depth at King Edward VII mine, South Condurrow, Camborne, Cornwall. Photographer: John Charles Burrow
Quay Hill, Falmouth, Cornwall. Early 1900sView from the top of Quay Hill down to the harbour. Women in aprons stand in the street, children walk up the hill. Two cart and horses in the background. Photographer: Unknown
Unloading fish in St Ives harbour, Cornwall. 1903Fishermen unloading fish into a horse and cart, watched by a group of boys on the beach. Photographer: Herbert Hughes
Geevor Mine, Pendeen, St Just in Penwith, Cornwall. Around 1920Victory shaft with original wooden headgear and steam winder. Photographer: Unknown
The Harbour, Mousehole, Cornwall. 1890View of the harbour at low tide with a group of fishing boats. In the foreground on the quay, a man and woman sit on an upturned rowing boat
Geevor Mine, Pendeen, St Just in Penwith, Cornwall. 1919Group of fourteen miners posed on the surface at Wheal Carne shaft. Their equipment includes a compressed air drill, stoping machine, giant spanner and fuse wire. Photographer: Unknown
King Edward VII Mine, South Condurrow, Camborne, Cornwall. Around 1903Students working at the 90 level, King Edward VII mine, South Condurrow, Camborne, Cornwall. Photographer: John Charles Burrow
Market Street, Falmouth, Cornwall. Early 1900sMarket Street, Falmouth looking from Olivers boot and shoe shop, No. 31. Photographer: Arthur Philp
Pendennis Castle, Falmouth, 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
East Pool Mine, Illogan, Cornwall. 1893Two miners working above the bridge at the 170 fathom level. A third miner pushes a tub of ore/rock along the tramway across the bridge. Photographer: John Charles Burrow
East Pool Mine, Illogan, Cornwall. Late 1800sOld underground workings. Photographer: John Charles Burrow
