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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
Dolcoath Mine, Camborne, Cornwall. Early 1900sView of Williams shaft headgear built in 1894. Dolcoath Mine, Camborne, Cornwall. Photographer: John Charles Burrow
East Pool Mine, Illogan, Cornwall. 1893Cornish miners working at the 180 level. 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
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. 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
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
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
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
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
Porthtowan, Cornwall. Probably 1940sView across beach looking north. Eastcliffe Hall in the middle ground. Photographer: Unknown
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
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
New Cooks Kitchen, Illogan, Cornwall. Late 1800sThree young miners, tramming at the 406 level. Photographer: John Charles Burrow (1852 - 1914)
Padstow, Cornwall. Around 1900Waiting for the tide at Hawkers Cove. Ketch about to sail. Photographer: T.H. Williams
New Cooks Kitchen, Illogan, Cornwall. Late 1800sMiners working at a hanging wall at the 394 fathom level. Photographer: John Charles Burrow (1852 - 1914)
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
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
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
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)
Harbour, Polperro, Cornwall. 1914Fishing boats and houses at the back of the harbour. Photographer: Herbert Hughes?
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
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
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
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
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
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
East Pool Mine Illogan, Cornwall. 1893Clearing out ore from landing brace at surface. Photographer: John Charles Burrow
Tywarnhayle Mine, St Agnes, Cornwall. Around 1907Three miners next to the centrifugal pump shaft. This was the first electric pump in Cornwall. Photographer: Unknown
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
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
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
Harbour, Boscastle, Cornwall. Possibly 1902The schooner " Lively" of Bideford alongside the quay, unloading coal. Photographer: Herbert Hughes
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. 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
Carn Brea Mine, Illogan, Cornwall. Around 1900Stoping the lode in the 285 level, pare of 10 miners. Photographer: John Charles Burrow
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
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
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
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
Geevor Mine, Pendeen, St Just in Penwith, Cornwall. Around 1920Victory shaft with original wooden headgear and steam winder. Photographer: Unknown
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
Public event at Prideaux Place, Padstow, Cornwall. Possibly 1899Garden party or similar in grounds of Prideaux Place. 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
The Lifeboat station and neighbouring buildings viewed from the quayside, East Looe, Cornwall. After 1891Two fishing boats are drawn up on the beach, with a group of men standing and mending nets. The obelisk built in 1891 is visible in the background. Photographer: Surgeon Captain John Campbell
Market Street, Falmouth, Cornwall. Early 1900sMarket Street, Falmouth looking from Olivers boot and shoe shop, No. 31. Photographer: Arthur Philp
Packet Memorial on The Moor, Falmouth, Cornwall. Early 1900sPacket Memorial (1688-1852) on The Moor, with the Passmore Edwards Building behind. Photographer: Unknown
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
Zennor Church, 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
South Providence Mine (formerly Wheal Speed), Lelant, Cornwall. Early 1900sGeneral view of mine, with two newly constructed administration buildings in the middle ground on the right. Behind the buildings can be seen the headgear of a shaft with the remains of an earlier
Harveys Foundry, Hayle, Cornwall. Late 1850sThe interior of a workshop
House, Polperro, Cornwall. 1914Backyard of house, partially slate hung. Photographer: Herbert Hughes?
River, Polperro, Cornwall, 1914View of the river running between the village houses. Note the house extension in the middle ground of the picture. It is supported by eight wooden props
Harbour, Polperro, Cornwall. 1904The harbour at low tide full of fishing boats, including Nita, Ruby, Naomi, Mary and Two Sisters. Photographer: Herbert Hughes
Geevor Mine, Pendeen, St Just in Penwith, Cornwall. Around 1920Surface view includes buildings, tramway with waggons, engine house and headgear with two miners standing on a walkway
The Dolphin Inn, Port Isaac, Cornwall. June 1906The proprietor was Robert Horwill. The sign on the wall reads: R. Horwill, Licensed to brew and sell Beer, Porter, Cider and Foreign and British Spirits, wine and tobacco
Telegraph at Port Isaac, Cornwall. Probably late 1906A close up view of the boat Telegraph, owned by W.R. Guy. The 32-ton smack (registered at Padstow) was built at Port Gaverne in 1859 and was lost in the mouth of River Taw, North Devon
Padstow Harbour, Cornwall. Around 1930sAerial view over Padstow harbour
Customs House, Padstow, Cornwall. Early 1900sCustoms House and the beach before the building of the quay, north of the railway station. There are small children playing by the waterside and two men digging clay/sand from the shoreline
Tregurtha Downs Mine, St Hilary, Cornwall. 1890The horses were the main subject of this photograph, but in fact this provides us with an excellent view of part of this mine in the late nineteenth century
South Crofty Mine, Camborne, Cornwall. 1871Palmers shaft and birthplace of Richard Trevithick. Photographer: Unknown
Fore Street, looking north towards the town hall clock tower, East Looe, Cornwall. 2nd June 1904A man and two boys are standing next to a horse and cart parked on the pavement. Beach spades are for sale hanging on a shop doorway. There is a hanging sign for W&A Gilbeys wines and spirits
View from Porthminster beach to St Ives, Cornwall. 1903View from Porthminster beach looking towards St Ives railway station on the left of the picture and the harbour in the distance
Trevu, Camborne, Cornwall. Around 1870Garden scene, Trevu
Trevu House, Trevu Road, Camborne, Cornwall. Early 1900sView of the north front of Trevu House
Sloop Inn, St Ives, Cornwall. 1904Buying fish on the quayside opposite the Sloop Inn. Photographer: John Charles Burrow
Greenbank Lane, Falmouth, Cornwall. Early 1900sRow of terraced houses, two horse-led vehicles ascending lane, one in motion, one parked. Photographer: Unknown
Kenwyn, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1925Church tower and lychgate of Kenwyn Church, 1925. Cornishman and amateur photographer, Major Arthur William Gill, was well known in Cornwall and elsewhere during the 1920s