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General view of Port Gaverne from the Port Isaac road, St Endellion, Cornwall. 1906A view downhill to the beach and village with boats hauled up on to the beach. Bathing huts can also be seen. Port Gaverne was once a busy port used to export slate from the nearby Delabole slate
View looking down Nancherrow Hill to Tregaseal (Tregeseal), St Just in Penwith, Cornwall. Early 1900sA policeman, pony and trap and a young woman are coming up the hill. Photographer: Unknown
Bill Harvey mending a lobster pot, Porthgwarra, Cornwall. 1903Bill Harvey mending a large lobster pot. He is standing on rocks in front of the tunnel entrance with skate hanging in the tunnel. Bill was aged 58 when the photograph was taken
Mayor Making, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. May 1986The Mayor of Lostwithiel, Ida (Liz) Keast, pictured with the Mace and Oar used on ceremonial occasions and carried by the Town Sergeant and Sergeant at Arms
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
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
Angwin Brothers butchers shop, Market Square, St Just in Penwith, Cornwall. 1967A view of the butchers shop in Market Square (or Commercial Square). The building was once the Capital and Counties Bank. Photographer: Charles Woolf
Village street in Port Gaverne, St Endellion Cornwall. 1906View between houses to the beach. Two ladies are in the doorway of one of the houses, looking out to sea. Bathing huts can be seen on the beach and a person in a bathing suit is in the water
Bill Harvey inspecting fishing nets, Porthgwarra, Cornwall. June 1903" Is it worth mending?" Bill Harvey inspecting fishing nets surrounded by lobster pots in front of a thatched cottage at Porthgwarra. He was aged 58 when the photograph was taken
Fore Street, St Just in Penwith, Cornwall. 1967A view looking along Fore Street with the Star Inn on the left. The chemist shop is on the opposite side of the street. Photographer: Charles Woolf
Botallack Manor from the rear, Botallack, St Just in Penwith, Cornwall. 1959The 17th century, Grade II listed manor house is situated between the village and mines of Botallack. Photographer: Charles Woolf
Bosorne from the south, St Just in Penwith, Cornwall. Around 1910 to 1920The small hamlet of Bosorne is located about 0.5 mile south west of the town of St Just in Penwith. Photographer: Unknown
Carnyorth Board School, near Pendeen, St Just in Penwith, Cornwall. Foundation stone laid in 1892A stereo pair view with workmen posed outside. The photograph was probably taken when the school was nearly completed. The foundation stone was laid in 1892. Photographer: Unknown
View across the beach to Porthallow, St Keverne, Cornwall, 2nd July 1912View across the beach, showing boats and village behind, rocks in the foreground. Photographer: Herbert Hughes
Hauling boats up the slipway using the old capstan, Porthgwarra, Cornwall. Early 1900sA view of three men, with their dog, using the old capstan to haul boats up the steep slipway. Boats include PZ223. Photographer: Unknown
Lostwithiel History, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. May 1989Local historian, Donald Dunkley, explains details of the Lostwithiel town plate in the Mayors Parlour. Listening intently are members of the Cornwall Historical Families Association
Wall, Gwinear, Cornwall. Early 1900sView of Wall settlement. In the foreground, with a group of people and a pony, is Francis Hales wheelwright shop. Signage on the shop states " J.V.H. Hill"
General view of Porthoustock, St Keverne, Cornwall. 1908General view of the east side of the beach and village, with boats on the shore. Photographer: Herbert Hughes
Porthallow, St Keverne, Cornwall. July 1912Cottages and boats from the beach, one boat numbered FH236, with two men, fishing equipment, a young girl and washing in view. Photographer: Herbert Hughes
The Monument, Carn Brea, Illogan, Cornwall. Date unknown but probably 20th centuryThe Basset Monument, built in 1836, on Carn Brea with adjoining rock outcrop. The 90 foot high granite monument was erected in memory of Francis Basset of Tehidy
Cawsand from the south, Rame, Cornwall. Early 1900sThe Cavehole fish cellars can be seen over the roof of the Cawsand Congregational Church. Nearer Kingsand (hidden) are the Martins Cove fish cellars built on North Rock
Fraddam, Gwinear, Cornwall. Circa 1900View of Thomas Grocers shop with a pony and trap outside. This photo was taken before 1901 when the shop was taken over by William Henry Varker. Photographer: Samuel John Govier
Pendeen Manor House, Pendeen, St Just in Penwith, Cornwall. 1961General view of the exterior of the Grade I listed house, the birthplace of Reverend William Borlase 1696-1772. The house dates from the 16th century with alterations by John Borlase in 1670
View from the cliff over the slipway and cottages behind, Porthgwarra, Cornwall. Early 1900sA view of fishing boats out of the water near the top of the slipway. The cottages can be seen behind, surrounded by small enclosed fields
Mayor Making, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. May 1988The newly installed Mayor of Lostwithiel, Dennis Hutchings. Councillor Hutchings served in 1988 and 1989, and was Mayor when HM The Queen visited the town in 1989. Photographer: Jonathan Barker
Mayor Making, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. May 1984The Mayor of Lostwithiel, Gwen Powell-Jones, pictured with the Mace and Oar used on ceremonial occasions and carried by the Town Sergeant and Sergeant at Arms
Bill Harvey with his fishing boat, Alpha, Porthgwarra, Cornwall. 1903Bill Harvey standing on the beach by his fishing boat, Alpha. Other named boats are Nellie, Lady Smith, Fly and General French. Bill was aged 58 when the photograph was taken
Penperth Creek, River Fal, Philleigh, Cornwall. Early 1900sPenperth Creek on the Philleigh-St Just border of the River Fal with a house in the trees. There are ducks and a boat in the foreground with several people to the left
Botallack Manor, Botallack, St Just in Penwith, Cornwall. 1961Front view of the 17th century, Grade II listed manor house with the sea behind. A pony is tethered in the garden. The house is situated between the village and mines of Botallack
Bodmin General station open day, Bodmin, Cornwall. June 1987At an open day at Bodmin General station, visitors watch as engines are prepared. The trains operate on a 13 mile long railway from Bodmin Parkway mainline station via Bodmin General to Boscarne
Opening of agricultural show, Cornwall. Early 1920sOpening of an agricultural show, possibly the Royal Cornwall Show. A gentleman with a top hat is reading to a group of men dressed in mayoral robes and chains of office
Roseworthy Hammer Mills, Gwinear, Cornwall. Early 1900sView of Roseworthy Hammer Mills and river with several men on the footpath. The hammer mills opened in 1808 and manufactured castings, iron chimneys for mines, boilers, chains
Polkerris, Tywardreath, Cornwall, 1975General view of the cove with people on beach. The walls of the old pilchard cellars are on the right with village buildings beyond. Photographer: Charles Woolf
Rashleigh almshouses, Polmear, Tywardreath, Cornwall, 1959The Rashleigh almshouses were originally built around 1800 by William Rashleigh as four cottages. They were extended later in the 19th century by three more cottages and, in 1855
Mawgan Creek, Mawgan in Meneage, Cornwall. 1978A scenic view of Mawgan Creek, on the Helford River, with several small boats and the tide in. There is a small building on the left with a sign above the door which is not readable in
Nance Farmhouse, Illogan, Cornwall. 1979A view of the Grade II listed former dower house from the side. The house is said to have originally been built for one of the daughters of the Basset family of Tehidy and wife of John Collins
Bosvigo House, Bosvigo Lane, Truro, Cornwall. 1905A view of the conservatory taken from the sunken garden. Photographer: Arthur Philp
Boscawen Bridge, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900sA view of Boscawen Bridge with the River Allen at full tide. There are swans on the water in the foreground. M.L. Blamey & Sons agricultural store and John H
Former Assembly Rooms, High Cross, Truro, Cornwall. 1959The entrance to Cathedral Garage and the Commercial Union Assurance company offices. The Cornish Mutual Assurance company is in the building next door
A white painted thatched round house with a cross, Veryan, Cornwall. 1911A view of a thatched round house with a cross. The window wall surrounds are decorated with small stones cemented into the wall
Wadebridge, Cornwall. Date unknownThe bridge with rowing boats moored in the River Camel. Originally known as Wade, the town became known as Wadebridge after the 15th century bridge across the River Camel was built by the Reverend
Wadebridge, Cornwall. Early 1900sA view of the bridge from the downstream side looking towards the north bank of the River Camel. Originally known as Wade
North view over town and river, Wadebridge, Cornwall. Probably 1880sA view north over Wadebridge town with a ship drawn up alongside on the River Camel and a large house on the hill in the background
Bedruthan Steps, St Eval, Cornwall. Probably 1920sA group of women on the beach at the bottom of the steps. Another party, including an elderly woman, climb back up the steps and two people are seated at the top. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
Polsue Manor House, Tresillian, St Clement, Cornwall. Early 1900sA hand coloured slide of the Grade II listed 17th century farmhouse. Photographer: Unknown
Grampound showing old town clock, Fore Street, Grampound, Cornwall. Early 1900sView down Fore Street from Croggans Tannery, with the clock tower and Town Hall on the right, and children in the road. Goviers van can be seen tucked behind a house on the left
Fore Street, Grampound, Cornwall. 1912View down Fore Street with the clock tower and Town Hall on the right, and adults and children posing for the camera. Photographer: Samuel John Govier
Bermondsey, Grampound, Cornwall. Early 1900sView up the hill with a pony and trap, and several ladies posed. Photographer: Samuel John Govier
Tolverne, River Fal, Philleigh, Cornwall. Early 1900sA view of Tolverne Ferry Boat House. The ferry ran to and from Kea, below Higher Trelease Farm. By the door is a bell to summon the ferryman and there are several people in the photo by the boats
A group posed by the rocks at Godrevy, Gwithian, Cornwall. Early 1900sA large group of well dressed men, women and children posed by rocks, believed to be at Godrevy. Photographer: Unknown
Church Cove, Gunwalloe, Cornwall. Probably early 1900sA view of St Winwaloe church and churchyard from the beach at Gunwalloe Church Cove. A ships mast lies on the beach in the foreground with horses and cart beyond. Photographer: Herbert Hughes
Godrevy, Gwithian, Cornwall. Early 1900sMan seated on rocks on the foreshore, smoking a pipe. Photographer: Canon Henry Holroyd Mills
Limekiln on beach at Polkerris, Tywardreath, Cornwall, 1976General view of the limekiln with the World War II lookout on top. Photographer: Charles Woolf
View from the beach to The Cottage, Porthoustock, St Keverne, Cornwall. 1908Thatched cottages near the shore with boats on the beach. Photographer: Herbert Hughes
Porthallow, St Keverne, Cornwall, 2nd July 1912General view down the valley to the village and beach. Children are posing for a photographer who is on the beach. Photographer: Herbert Hughes
Mawgan Creek, Mawgan in Meneage, Cornwall. 1971A scenic view of Mawgan Creek, on the Helford River. Photographer: Charles Woolf
Churchtown, St Pinnock, Cornwall. 1966A view of Churchtown from the south west with St Pinnock Parish Church towards the left. Photographer: Charles Woolf
Lostwithiel Band, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. November 1989The combined St Pinnock and Lostwithiel Bands after they won their section of the South West Brass Band championships held in Paignton, Devon
Mayor Making, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. May 2000The new Mayor of Lostwithiel, John Pegg, with the civic party. From left to right: Jonathan Abbiss, Town Sergeant; Reverend Fred Stevens, Mayors Chaplain; Wendy Stuchbery, Deputy Mayoress
St John Ambulance dedication ceremony, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. May 1988The dedication of Lostwithiel Q Divisions replacement ambulance took place on The Parade. Included in the ceremony were Commander of St John, Christopher Petherick; Lostwithiel Superintendent
Silver coins, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. May 1989The commemorative coin struck to celebrate Lostwithiel 800; the 800 years since the granting of the town charter. It is the size of the silver penny in circulation in 1189
Two fishermen standing in their boat offshore, Porthgwarra, Cornwall. 1898Two fishermen in their boat, 255PZ, with a sail up. Other boats, including 261PZ, 420PZ, 494PZ, 540PZ, 546PZ, 606PZ, are chained together in the sea. Photographer: Herbert Hughes
The Wellington Hotel, Market Square, St Just in Penwith, Cornwall. 1967A view of the Wellington Hotel in Market Square (or Commercial Square) looking along to Andys Gift Shop and Angwin Brothers the butchers on the right
Cup-marked stones, Carn Brea, Illogan, Cornwall. Around 1900Cup-marked granite outcrop caused by natural weathering. Locally known as the Giants Crocks and Kettles. A young boy is pictured on the outcrop. Photographer: Unknown
Beach at low tide, Port Gaverne, St Endellion, Cornwall. 1906Boats, a horse and cart and two men with picks can be seen on the beach. Port Gaverne was once a busy port used to export slate from the nearby Delabole slate quarry
Port Gaverne, St Endellion, Cornwall. 1973Village from the seaward side with parked cars on the road and boats on the beach. Port Gaverne was once a busy port used to export slate from the nearby Delabole slate quarry
Loading and carting shingle at Porthallow, St Keverne, Cornwall. July 1912View across the beach showing lobster pots and boats, including FH77 and FH236, pulled up on the beach. A further boat, FH83, is sitting at the tide line
Looking up the slipway to the capstan, Porthgwarra, Cornwall. Early 1900sA view of fishing boats on the slipway looking towards the capstan in working order. The semi-natural caves can be seen to the right. Photographer: Possibly Herbert Hughes
View of Porthallow from the hill, St Keverne, Cornwall. 1897View down the valley to the village of Porthallow with the sea in the distance. A horse and cart is at the bottom of the lane, on its way back up the hill from the beach
Lloyds Bank, Wainhouse Corner, Jacobstow, Cornwall. 1968A slate-hung house (Lloyds Bank) at the road junction with Shell petrol station and cars on the far left. Photographer: Charles Woolf
Blackfords printing works printing room, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900sThe composing room at Oscar Blackfords printing works at the corner of Quay Street and Princes Street. The building was originally known as The Great House and built by the Gregor family
New Bridge Street, Truro, Cornwall. Sunday 11th April 1926The remains of a building in New Bridge Street, adjacent to the bridge, after being gutted by fire. Photographer: Unknown
Bosvigo House, Bosvigo Lane, Truro, Cornwall. Probably 1905Front elevation of the Grade II listed house taken from the garden, with the sundial in the foreground. Photographer: Arthur Philp
Boscawen Bridge, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1922Workmen and timbering below the bridge. Perhaps during the fitting of lock gates. The second workman has moved during the photographs exposure. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
Tolverne, River Fal, Philleigh, Cornwall. Early 1900sTolverne House and ferry landing with small craft on the River Fal. The ferry ran to and from Kea, below Higher Trelease Farm and went out of use about 1910
Tolverne, River Fal, Philleigh, Cornwall. Early 1900sTolverne House and ferry landing taken from the Fal, with a sailing boat on the river. The ferry ran to and from Kea, below Higher Trelease Farm and went out of use about 1910. Photographer: Unknown
View along the row of cottages near the beach, Porthoustock, St Keverne, Cornwall. 1912Row of thatched cottages with the stone quarry quay in the distance. Photographer: Herbert Hughes
Pendeen Manor House, Pendeen, St Just in Penwith, Cornwall. 1961General view of the exterior of the Grade I listed house. The house dates from the 16th century with alterations by John Borlase in 1670. Photographer: Charles Woolf
