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Plain-an-Gwarry, St Just in Penwith Churchtown, Cornwall. Early 1900sPlain-an-Gwarry (or Plain-an-Gware), Churchtown looking west with children posed on surrounding wall
Firefighters, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. September 1991Lostwithiel firefighters gather for the retirement of three of their number in 1991
A natural arch in the rocks at Nanjizal, St Levan, Cornwall. 1907The wife of one of the photographic club members stands in the arch with a waterfall in the background. Nanjizal is also known as Mill Bay. Photographer: T. Mitchell
The Ringers of Launcells Tower, Frederick Smallfield (1829-1915)Oil on canvas, English School, 1887. This painting was inspired by the poem The Ringers of Launcells Tower by Rev. R.S. Hawker of Morwenstow in his book Cornish Ballads and Other Poems
Red House Restaurant and Donald Healey's GarageThe Red House Restaurant and Donald Healey's Garage with a fully laden charabanc AF 3771 outside and three other vehicles including a small sports car and two motor bikes
DCLI recruiting march, Kelynack, St Just in Penwith, Cornwall. 18th June 1915The 3rd Duke of Cornwalls Light Infantry recruiting march on Friday 18th June 1915 entering Kelynack. The military band is in front. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
Plain-an-Gwarry, St Just in Penwith, Cornwall. 1896Stereoscopic pair. A Sunday School gathering in 1896, probably in Plain-an-Gwarry (or Plain-an-Gware)
Logan Rock, Treryn Dinas, near Treen, St Levan, Cornwall. 1894Hand coloured slide from Tour through Cornwall No.39 showing a close up with the Logan Rock, or rocking stone, at the top
Horse drawn van of the Queen Street Bakery in Bank SquareA man and boy pose for a photograph with their horse drawn canvas-topped van. The house behind the horse has a sign above the door reading Surgery. Photographer: Unknown
Cape Cornwall from Kenidjack, St Just in Penwith, Cornwall. 1898Cape Cornwall from the north side at Kenidjack Cliff with the remains of St Just United mine on the far left in the distance
The French three-masted barque La Rochefoucauld off Falmouth, Cornwall. 1910The three-masted steel barque La Rochefoucauld was 89 days out of Caleta Coloso, bound for Ostend with nitrates. She arrived in Falmouth around 22nd August 1910 and was cleared on 29th October 1910
The rear of Goonvrea House, Perranarworthal, Cornwall. Probably early 1900sA view of the rear of Goonvrea House through the trees
A close up view of Goonvrea House, Perranarworthal, Cornwall. December 1924A general close up view of the front of Goonvrea House with the conservatory to the left
The French three-masted barque Magatlan, Falmouth Harbour, Cornwall. May 1905The wooden three-masted French registered barque Magatlan brought to Falmouth harbour after being abandoned at sea and picked up by a British steamer
The French three-masted barque La Fontaine off Falmouth, Cornwall. July 1909The three-masted barque La Fontaine was built of steel at Ateliers and Chantiers in Nantes in 1899. She was registered in Nantes and owned by Societe Generale d Armement
The three-masted French ship Socoa in Falmouth Harbour, Cornwall. 1906View of the starboard side of the three-masted French steel ship Socoa in Falmouth Harbour with tugs alongside. Note the remains of a wooden warship being broken up in the right foreground
Halwill Barton, Lesnewth, Cornwall. 1961A general view of the early 17th century Grade II listed house. The house name original spelling was Halwill, as is reflected on a granite stone at the entrance to the drive
Remains of the French three-masted barque Seine at Perranporth, Cornwall. 1901Close up of the smashed hull of the French three-masted steel barque Seine driven ashore at Perranporth in December 1900. The photograph was taken in the summer of 1901
Market Square, St Just in Penwith, Cornwall. Possibly Armistice Day 1918Crowds of people in Market Square (or Commercial Square), some carrying flowers and waving Union flags, with a brass band playing. Photographer: Unknown
Treganoon Farm, Lanlivery, Cornwall. 1979The capstan house at Treganoon Farm. The former capstan house, originally used to grind and store grain, was later converted into holiday accommodation known as Treganoon Round Barn
Porthcurno beach, St Levan, Cornwall. 1898Photographers and a large baulk of timber on the beach. Treryn Dinas, the site of an Iron Age promontory fort, can be seen in the background
Remains of the French three-masted barque Seine at Perranporth, Cornwall. 1901The remains of the French three-masted steel barque Seine driven ashore at Perranporth in December 1900. The photograph was taken in the summer of 1901
General view of the French SS Paknam wrecked at PendeenThe 700 ton cargo steamer was built in 1895 by Robert Napier, Govan
Wreck of the French four-masted barque Asnieres grounded at St MawesThe four-masted French barque Asnieres grounded at St Mawes in December 1914. The ship was built in Le Havre in 1902 and was 3103 tons gross
The Old Post Office, Lanlivery, Cornwall. 1972The small former post office at Lanlivery. The sign above the shuttered window reads: C or G HENWOOD General Dealer LICENSED TO SELL TOBACCO. Photographer: Charles Woolf
Restormel Castle, Lanlivery Parish, Cornwall. 1914A man standing on the bridge over the castle moat just outside the gatehouse
Treryn Dinas, near Treen, St Levan, Cornwall. Around 1910View from the landward side with a party of tourists visiting the Logan Rock, or rocking stone. A group can be seen at the base of the rock with others on top
Porthcurnow beach, St Levan, Cornwall. Early 1900sView from the west side with Treryn Dinas in the distance. Hand coloured slide. Photographer: Gibson
Tennis courts at Carbis Bay Hotel, Lelant, near St Ives, Cornwall. Probably 1925Three ladies playing tennis on a grass court wearing clothes of the period. The sea and coastline is visible in the background. Photographer: Unknown
Westgate Street, Launceston, Cornwall. 1965Looking up Westgate Street from outside the West Gate Inn. Opposite is Walter & Sillifant store. Photographer: Charles Woolf
Broad Street, Launceston, Cornwall. 1965Olivers shoe shop in Broad Street. A large boot and shop name hang above the shop front. Looking up the street, to the right of Olivers, is Hepworths shop at 5 Broad Street
3 Broad Street, Launceston, Cornwall. 1965Olivers shoe shop at 3 Broad Street. A large boot and shop name hang above the shop front. Photographer: Charles Woolf
Trevethoe, Churchtown, Lelant, near St Ives, Cornwall. 1902A brass band is leading a procession at the entrance to Churchtown by the gate to Trevethoe after the Boer War
20 Church Street, Launceston, Cornwall. 1975fruit and vegetable shop at 20 Church Street
Pont Pill, Lanteglos by Fowey, Cornwall. 1914View of the hamlet looking down the river, with wooded banks and the old lock on the river. The farm house and industrial buildings, including the lime kiln, can be seen on the left
Polruan from Fowey, Lanteglos by Fowey, Cornwall. Early 1900sView across the river with unidentified vessels midstream, moored boats, boatyard, blockhouse and houses of Polruan in the distance. Photographer: Unknown
Mount Edgcumbe House, Maker, Cornwall, 1962General view of exterior of house. The photograph was taken during, or just after, rebuilding of the house by the 6th Earl of Mount Edgcumbe after bomb damage in the Second World War
Churchtown, St Keverne, Cornwall. Around 1900Churchtown with a view of St Keverne Church behind some houses. Photographer: Unknown
Cyclists, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. June 1991
Billy Brays monument, Baldhu Church, Baldhu, Kea, Cornwall. Early 1900sA view of the monument to Billy Bray
Coombe Creek, Kea, Cornwall. Around 1910John Stevens Scoble sawing wood on the foreshore of the creek, alongside what appears to be fishing nets drying on poles. He is working in front of his house, Beach Cottage
A general view of western St Just in Penwith Churchtown, Cornwall. Early 1900sA view of the western part of Churchtown, probably from the footpath to Carrallack. The Board School, built in 1877, can be seen right of centre
Cape Cornwall and Gribba Point from near to Polpry CoveA distant view of Cape Cornwall and Gribba Point from, or near, Polpry Cove. The chimney stack of Cape Cornwall Mine can be seen on the headland
White Gold Week, St Austell, Cornwall. July 1991A group of musicians parade in Aylmer Square, St Austell, at the start of White Gold Week celebrating the towns association with china clay
Charity Pub Crawl, St Austell, Cornwall. August 1991A pub crawl with a difference as Robert Putt of St Austell decided to raise money for the Mid Cornwall Multiple Sclerosis Society
Young Farmers Club, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. March 1991The committee and members of Lostwithiel Young Farmers at the 54th annual dinner dance held at the Restormel Lodge Hotel
The south drive at Goonvrea House, Perranarworthal, Cornwall. December 1924A view of the tree-lined south drive at Goonvrea House
View of Goonvrea House, Perranarworthal, Cornwall. December 1924A general close-up view of Goonvrea House with its gardens behind and the coach house and stables to the right
View of Goonvrea House with Cliff House below, Perranarworthal, Cornwall. December 1924The general view from across the valley to Goonvrea House with its gardens behind and the coach house and stables to the right
View from the terrace at Goonvrea House, Perranarworthal, Cornwall. December 1924The view from the terrace at Goonvrea House down the valley showing the Perran Foundry buildings below right and the bridge over the River Kennall beyond
Lanlivery Board School, Cornwall. 1979Built in 1877, this is a good example of a small rural Board School Built under the Elementary Education Act 1870 known as Forsters Education Act
Tol Pedn Penwith (Gwennap Head), St Levan, Cornwall. 1903The granite cliff formation with a man standing at the top to give scale. Photographer: Herbert Hughes
Carn les Boel from Pendower Cove, St Levan, Cornwall. 1898View of the headland and sea, looking north, with The Longships Lighthouse just discernible on the horizon. A man is seated on a large granite rock in the foreground. Photographer: Herbert Hughes
Fishing fleet leaving St Ives, Lelant, Cornwall. Early 1900sView of the fishing fleet leaving St Ives harbour. Some vessels are using their large oars or sweeps to move the boat away from the shore to catch the wind
Lower Tregantle Farmhouse, Lanlivery, Cornwall. 1979An oblique view of the Grade II listed farmhouse and outbuilding from the garden. Photographer: Charles Woolf
Convalescent Home, Perranporth, Perranzabuloe, Cornwall. Probably early 1900sThe Convalescent Home for men, with several bicycles and men posed outside. Photographer: Unknown
Logan Rock, Treryn Dinas, Porthcurno, St Levan, Cornwall. 1898A view of sheep on the rocks, near the Logan Rock at Treryn Dinas
Polkerris Artist, Polkerris, Tywardreath, Cornwall. April 1991Robert Hicks, MP for SE Cornwall (left) helps artist, Mike Kerris, finish a 100 foot canvas containing Cornish scenes
Golf Club Opens, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. April 1991After opening the new Lostwithiel Golf and Country Club, the towns Mayor, John Reed, tried his swing on the course, watched by Martin Hammond, Course Professional, and Robin Stephens
Coombe, Cowlands Creek, Kea, Cornwall. Between 1908 and 1924A view of the Reading Room and cottages at Coombe, on Cowlands Creek. A lady looks out from the front door of Holly Cottage
Pendeen, St Just in Penwith, Cornwall. Probably early 1900sView of the coast at Pendeen looking south-west. There is an abandoned engine house on the cliffs in the middle distance. Photographer: Unknown
Cape Cornwall from above Porth Ledden, St Just in Penwith, Cornwall. Early 1900sA view of Cape Cornwall from above Porth Ledden (Porthledden) with The Brisons in the distance. The chimney stack of Cape Cornwall Mine can be seen on the headland
Gumbo Flyers, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. July 1991A new group in Lostwithiel playing the Cajun and Zydeco music of Louisiana, USA, had their first outing at the Globe Inn, Lostwithiel, on carnival night, to foot-thumping acclaim
Lady sitting in a poppy field behind Fistral Beach Newquay, Pentire, Cornwall. Around 1925The lady is possibly Major Gills wife, Henrietta Mabel Dobel. The Headland Hotel be seen on the far left together with other buildings on Headland Road
The Yew Walk at Goonvrea House, Perranarworthal, Cornwall. December 1924A view of the Yew Walk from the summer house at Goonvrea House
The three-masted French ship Socoa in Falmouth Harbour, Cornwall. 1906View of the starboard side of the three-masted French steel ship Socoa in Falmouth Harbour with tugs alongside
Remains of the French three-masted barque Seine at Perranporth, Cornwall. 1901The remains of the French three-masted steel barque Seine driven ashore at Perranporth in December 1900. The photograph was probably taken in the summer of 1901
Remains of the French three-masted barque Seine at Perranporth, Cornwall. 1901Close up of the smashed hull of the French three-masted steel barque Seine driven ashore at Perranporth in December 1900. The photograph was probably taken early in 1901
Halwill Barton, Lesnewth, Cornwall. 1961A close up photograph of one window with the date 1692 above. This is thought to indicate the date of an addition or remodelling of the early 17th century Grade II listed building
Logan Rock, Treryn Dinas, near Treen, St Levan, Cornwall. Late 1800sA man with a walking stick is standing with his arm resting on the Logan Rock, or rocking stone, at the top
Tol Pedn Penwith (Gwennap Head), St Levan, Cornwall. Late 1800sView looking south from the point. Hand coloured slide by William Charles Hughes. Photographer: Unknown
Treryn Dinas, near Treen, St Levan, Cornwall. 1894Treryn Dinas from above Polpry Cove. The headland of Treryn Dinas is the site of an Iron Age promontory fort. It is also known for the Logan Rock, or rocking stone
St Levan, Cornwall. 1st January 1903A view of the church and neighbouring houses from a distance. Photographer: Unknown
The Cottage, Fore Street, Probus, Cornwall. Around 1920A view of The Cottage, a house in Fore Street near the entrance to the former Probus School. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
Droskyn Beach, Perranporth, Perranzabuloe, Cornwall. Early 1900sA view over the beach at Droskyn looking west. There are several people on the beach and the cliff. Photographer: Canon Henry Holroyd Mills