Images Dated 24th May 2018

Wadebridge, Cornwall. Early 1900s

A view of the bridge from the downstream side looking towards the north bank of 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 Lovibond. It has seventeen arches along its 320 foot length. Photographer: Unknown

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Roseworthy Hammer Mills, Gwinear, Cornwall. Early 1900s

View 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, box irons but was perhaps best known for its quality Cornish shovels. The Cornwall Shovel Company Limited and the hammer mills ceased to operate in 1941. Photographer: John Charles Burrow / Herbert Hughes, plate marked JCB

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