Images Dated 2018 June

Cape Cornwall, St Just in Penwith, Cornwall. Around 1890

Hand coloured glass lantern slide showing Cape Cornwall from the NE side, above Porth Ledden (Porthledden). Wheal Call Counthouse can be seen on the left. The Brisons, which lie about a mile from the mainland, can be seen immediately to the left of the cape. Cape Cornwall marks the point where the Atlantic currents divide. Some of the water flows north into the Bristol Channel and the Irish Sea with the rest becoming the English Channel. Photographer: Gibson

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Royal Cornwall Museum's trade stand at the Royal Cornwall Show, Royal Cornwall Showground, Whitecross, Wadebridge, Cornwall. 8th June 2018

Royal Cornwall Museum's trade stand in the heritage tent at the Royal Cornwall Show. One of a series of digital images documenting the Royal Institution of Cornwall's participation in the Royal Cornwall Show held by the Royal Cornwall Agricultural Association on 6th to 8th June 2018. The Royal Cornwall Museum and Courtney Library were outside the walls at the Royal Cornwall Show and took part in the Prince's Countryside Parade to celebrate their patron, His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, Duke of Cornwall's 70th birthday which included over 70 dancers from the Truro based dance academy Jason Thomas Dance performing for the museum to great acclaim. There was also a pop up exhibition in the heritage tent with a new "Trunk of Curiosities", alongside hands on activities. The museum also had the opportunity to highlight the photographic collection to evoke memories of shows gone by with pictures of the Royal Cornwall Show from 1908 onwards. The parade was organised by The Prince's Countryside Fund, a charity established by the Prince of Wales in 2010 which aims to enhance the prospects of family farm businesses and the quality of rural life. In total, 70 patronages came together in a unique and colourful parade highlighting their work and achievements to date. The event showcased broad themes including wildlife and conservation, native breeds, food and farming, and heritage and skills. The event was attended by both the Duke of Cornwall, who became patron of the Royal Cornwall Agricultural Association in 2002, and the Duchess of Cornwall, who became vice president in 2011. Photographer: Nicki Foley

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The Five Pilchards Inn, Porthallow, St Keverne, Cornwall. Around 1890s

Signage on the inn states 'S.J. Southey licensed to let a horse & trap on hire, boats for pleasure or fishing purposes'. Samuel Southey is seated in the trap. His wife, Mrs Agnes Southey is standing at the railings with their son, Joe Southey. Standing holding the donkey is Amelia Tremills (adopted daughter). Amelia married Joe Jewell and their son, also Joe Jewell, was living in Porthallow in 1982. The woman in white, standing by the front door, is unknown. Samuel John Govier, the photographer, was friendly with the Southey family. Photographer: Samuel John Govier

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