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Peaceful demonstration by Miners, Redruth, Cornwall. 25th April 1889600 miners, men, women and children are pictured during a demonstration against the stopping of Wheal Agar engine which would flood East Pool Mine
Chapel Street, Probus, Cornwall. Early 1900sA view along chapel street looking south towards the square. A little girl dressed in a hat and coat is standing in the centre of the road. A group of boys can be seen in the distance
Preparing for the third Royal Party descent of inclined shaftThe Prince and Princess of Wales, later to become King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra, were in the first skip to descend the inclined Boscawen Shaft
Dolcoath Mine, Camborne, Cornwall. Probably 1890sThe photograph shows a group of men waiting to go underground. The man on the right with the white coat is probably the lander or banksman
Goonvrea, Perranarworthal, Cornwall. December 1924A general view of Goonvrea from a distance with Cliff House below
Polruan, Lanteglos by Fowey Cornwall. 1904This view of Polruan was taken from the window of Fowey Hotel and shows the village on the hillside with the Fowey Estuary in the foreground. A small sailing boat is amongst the vessels on the river
Cawsand from the beach, Rame, Cornwall. 1890sTwo large sailing vessels are on the beach. Nearest to the camera is the William, nearest the camera with the Star of Peace half obscured behind the William
Two young miners at croust time at an unidentified mine in Cornwall. Late 1800sThis photograph shows two young miners having a break ( croust is a traditional Cornish word for a break for food). One man has a sledge hammer the other a mining type pick
Pednandrea stamps and mine dressing floor at Wheal Sparnon, Redruth, Cornwall. 1865The area in the photograph is now covered by Clinton Road, Park Road and Albany Road, Redruth. According to the Ordnance Survey Six Inch map Cornwall LXIII
Royal Party descent of inclined shaftThe Prince and Princess of Wales, later to become King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra, are pictured in the first skip to descend the inclined Boscawen Shaft down to the 235 fathom level
The third Royal Party descends the inclined shaftThe Prince and Princess of Wales, later to become King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra, were in the first skip to descend the inclined Boscawen Shaft
Box Tree Cottage, Wall, Gwinear, Cornwall. Late 1800sView of the thatched cottage, Box Tree Cottage, where John Wesley, the Methodist preacher, slept when he visited Wall in 1743. The Methodist Chapel is in the background
Tin dressing floor at Wheal Sparnon being turned into Victoria ParkA gentleman wearing a bowler hat is standing to the left of centre. The area in the photograph is now covered by Clinton Road, Park Road and Albany Road, Redruth
Rosehill, Lanivet, Cornwall. 1965A view from Rosehill looking west down the hill towards Lamorick in the valley. The house on the right is Tremorvah, which would later become a guest house
Battery of Cornish stamps with engine manThe area in the photograph is now covered by Clinton Road, Park Road and Albany Road, Redruth. According to the Ordnance Survey Six Inch map Cornwall LXIII
Coastguard hut, Polruan, Lanteglos by Fowey, Cornwall. 1904A view of Polruan coastguard lookout hut with the coastguard standing in front of the gate. The Coast Guard (later known as Coastguard) was part of the Admiralty between 1856 and 1923
Surface workers at Wheal Sparnon dressing floor, Redruth, Cornwall. Around 1865The engine house and two chimneys can be seen in the background. The area in the photograph is now covered by Clinton Road, Park Road and Albany Road, Redruth
Chapel Street, Penzance, Cornwall. Early 1900sA view towards the Church of St Mary the Virgin from the corner of Chapel Street and Quay Street. General Merchants, J. Hosking is on the right
Group of Miners, Dolcoath Mine, Camborne, Cornwall. Probably early 1900sA group of miners at the surface
Dolcoath Mine Limited Registered Office, Camborne, Cornwall. Probably early 1900s" Two miners outside the Dolcoath Registered Office"
Tolverne Ferry, River Fal, Philleigh, Cornwall. Early 1900sTolverne Ferry looking across the River Fal. The ferry ran to and from Kea, below Higher Trelease Farm. There are several people in the photo including a lady with a parasol
Tolverne, River Fal, Philleigh, Cornwall. Early 1900sA view of Tolverne Ferry Boat House from the River Fal. The ferry ran to and from Kea, below Higher Trelease Farm. Two people are sitting in front of the house. The ferry went out of use about 1910
Member of the First World War Womens Land Army, Tregavethan Farm, Truro, Cornwall. 1917Womens Land Army Girl standing in a field and holding a hay fork. The name of the woman is unknown. Her uniform consists of boots, gaiters, felt hat and pale fabric overalls
Perran Wharf, Perranarworthal, Cornwall. April 1928A view down taken from the road to Mylor Bridge at Devichoys Wood. Tredrea can be seen in the distance through the trees with the late 18th century terraced houses on Riverside, below
Two Engine houses at Wheal Sparnon with cottages in the backgroundThe area in the photograph is now covered by Clinton Road, Park Road and Albany Road, Redruth. According to the Ordnance Survey Six Inch map Cornwall LXIII
Polpeor Cove, The Lizard, Landewednack, Cornwall. 1908A view of the rocks on the beach at Polpeor Cove looking seaward with a passing full square rigged ship on the horizon. Photographer: Herbert Hughes
Group photograph with members of the First World War Womens Land ArmyWomens Land Army Girls grouped in front of a hay cart with a soldier, Mr Alfred Martin (Tregavethans owner, holding the dogs paw), Mrs Martin (seated directly behind the dog) and a nurse in uniform
Boats off Polruan, Lanteglos by Fowey, Cornwall. Probably 1914Rowing boats with men off Polruan with an unidentified topsail schooner behind. The village of Polruan can be seen in the background. Photographer: Probably Herbert Hughes
Blockhouse, Polruan, Lanteglos by Fowey, Cornwall. Around 1910A view of the blockhouse at Polruan, looking up the Fowey River. The blockhouse fortification was built in the 14th century and guards the entrance to the river
The Norway Hotel, Perranarworthal, Cornwall. 1905 or 1906The Norway Hotel with a Criddle & Smith, Cabinet Makers of Truro and Penzance, horse drawn van on the left. A group of people are standing at the front
The Terrace, Perranarworthal, Cornwall. April 1928View of terraced houses on The Terrace at Perranarworthal. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
Frank Ifield, Par, Cornwall. July 1991
Medieval Music, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. February 1990Over 150 attended a lecture and recital by one of the worlds leading authorities on medieval music
Perran Wharf, Perranarworthal, Cornwall. Around 1910The main road through Perranarworthal looking south past the Norway Inn. There are some women and children in the photograph, one pushing a pram
Mellingey Lodge, Perranwell, Perranarworthal, Cornwall. Early 1900sMellingey Lodge, near Perranwell Station. The house was burned down around 1939-1940. Photographer: Arthur Philp
Unidentified house, probably Perranarworthal, Cornwall. Early 1900sUnknown house, believed to be in the Perranarworthal area. It was originally identified in the museum records as Goonvrea, however, numerous other photographs of Goonvrea appear to dispute this
Rosehill, Lanivet, Cornwall. 1967A view from Rosehill looking west down the hill towards Lamorick in the valley. At the time the photograph was taken this was the A30, the main road through Cornwall. It is now the A389
Restormel House, Lanlivery Parish, Cornwall. Probably 1900sIt is a Grade II listed building originally built as a three roomed farm house in the mid to late 17th Century
Capstan house, St Cadoc Farm, Padstow, Cornwall. 1979Photographer: Charles Woolf
Milk Factory, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. September 1991On a visit to the recently closed Lostwithiel Creamery, the prospective Liberal Democrat candidate for South East Cornwall, Robin Teverson (second from right)
Philleigh, Cornwall. Early 1900sA view north towards Tregothnan from Polgerran, with a slipway at the entrance to the Ruan section of the River Fal. Photographer: Unknown
The Promenade, Penzance, Cornwall. Around 1900A view on a hand coloured slide of the nearly deserted Promenade looking east towards the Church of St Mary the Virgin. Hand coloured slide by W. C. Hughes. Photographer: Unknown
Chyandour, Penzance, Cornwall. Early 1900sA view looking east along the road above the railway station. There are some horses with riders in mid picture. Photographer: Unknown
Fish Market, Padstow, Cornwall. 1968General view of of the rear of the fish market and The Lindsey Boat Co. Ltd. boat builders, with boats called Dove and Newquay
Rose Cottage, Tregurrian, St Mawgan in Pydar, Cornwall. July 1926A general view of Rose Cottage at Tregurrian. A young boy is standing in the doorway. Photographer: Herbert Hughes
Carclew bridge, Perranarworthal, Cornwall. Early 1900sView of the river and Carclew bridge at Perranarworthal, taken from the riverbank. A man is standing in front of the bridge and holding a scythe. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
Protest Group, Tywardreath Highway, Tywardreath, Cornwall. July 1991Robert Hicks, South East Cornwall MP, (right) listens to representatives of St Blaise Road Action Group at the top of the steep A390 Penpillick Hill, an accident black spot
Paper Recycling, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. August 1990Lostwithiel Mayor, John Reed, helps the Lostwithiel Green Group to inaugurate the new paper bank in the town, on the site of the old cattle market
Indian Trip, Lerryn, St Veep, Cornwall. October 1991Lifelong friends from Lerryn, Frances McDiarmid, 18, (left) and Rebecca Pearce, 19, are off to Bombay for 6 months. Once there they will live with Indian families and teach English to local children
Riverside, Perran Wharf, Perranarworthal, Cornwall. Around 1910Late 18th century terraced houses on the main road at Perran Wharf, south of the Norway Inn. A Furniss & Co. horse-drawn van can be seen, from the back, in the foreground
Perran Wharf, Perranarworthal, Cornwall. Early 1900sThe main road through Perranarworthal looking south. The late 18th century terraced houses on Riverside can be seen on the right hand side of the photograph. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
Goonvrea, Perranarworthal, Cornwall. Early 1900sA close up of the front of Goonvrea
Ancient stone road sign, Lanivet, Cornwall. Early 1900sA stone way marker or direction stone with the words " vet" and " LANI" below this is a symbol of a hand
St Benets Abbey, Lanivet, Cornwall. 1982A view of St Benets Abbey which gives a view of the tower remains of the chapel. At the time of the photograph, the Grade II listed building stood beside the A30, the main road through Cornwall
Trewithen Restaurant, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. October 1990Brian and Lorraine Rolls of the Trewithen Restaurant in Fore Street have won first prize in a competition run by Les Routiers in conjunction with Food and Wine from France
Pentreath Beach, Landewednack, Cornwall. 1908View of rocks surrounded by sea water on Pentreath Beach looking towards Old Lizard Head with waves rolling in. Photographer: Herbert Hughes
Penperth Creek, River Fal, Philleigh, Cornwall. Early 1900Penperth Creek on the Philleigh-St Just border of the River Fal, looking towards Turnaware. There are boating parties in the foreground
Quay Street and Chapel Street, Penzance, Cornwall. Around 1900A stereoscopic view looking up Quay Street to the bottom of Chapel Street towards the Church of St Mary the Virgin
The Egyptian House, Chapel Street, Penzance, Cornwall. 1974A view of the Egyptian House in Chapel Street. The Egyptian House was created between 1834 and 1837 by bookseller John Lavin who sold maps, guides and stationery
The Promenade, Penzance, Cornwall. Around 1910A view looking west from the Mounts Bay Hotel. Curnow the Fruiterer can be seen beyond the Queens Hotel
Estuary mouth, Polruan, Lanteglos by Fowey, Cornwall. Around 1920A view of part of Polruan and the estuary mouth, taken from the Fowey side. Small boats and people are on the beach and in the water. Photographer: Unknown
Churchtown, St Keverne, Cornwall. Before 1907The north side of the square in St Keverne Churchtown showing Edwin Rule & Sons grocer shop with the church tower behind. The tower is pictured before the clock was installed in 1907
Norway Inn, Perranarworthal, Cornwall. 1975View of the Norway Inn from the main road, half hidden by parked cars. Photographer: Charles Woolf
The River, Perranarworthal, Cornwall. April 1928View of the river at Perranarworthal. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
St Brevita Church, Lanlivery, Cornwall. October 1991
Goonvrea, Perranarworthal, Cornwall. December 1924The entrance by the stable block or coach house at Goonvrea
Perran Wharf, Perranarworthal, Cornwall. Early 1900sA view of houses at the turning (Cove Hill) to Perranwell Station. The Post Office is on the right hand side of the photograph. A young girl poses for the camera as an older lady looks
Goonvrea, Perranarworthal, Cornwall. December 1924A general view of Goonvrea from a distance
St Benets Abbey, Lanivet, Cornwall. 1982At the time of the photograph, the Grade II listed building stood beside the A30, the main road through Cornwall
Tin dressing floor at Wheal Sparnon being turned into Victoria ParkThe area in the photograph is now covered by Clinton Road, Park Road and Albany Road, Redruth. According to the Ordnance Survey Six Inch map Cornwall LXIII
The Museum, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. May 1991Lostwithiel Old Cornwall Society presented an album of photographs to Lostwithiel Museum to commemorate the 800th anniversary of the granting of the town charter in 1189
Golf and Country Club, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. September 1991Middle distance runner Sebastian Coe lunching at Lostwithiel Golf and Country Club with South East Cornwall MP, Robert Hicks
Housel Bay, Landewednack, Cornwall. 22nd June 1908View of Lizard lighthouse from Housel Bay with Bumble Rock and Lions Den
Member of the First World War Womens Land Army, Tregavethan Farm, Truro, Cornwall. 1917Womens Land Army Girl standing in a field. The name of the woman is unknown. Her uniform consists of boots, gaiters, felt hat and pale fabric overalls
Member of the First World War Womens Land Army, Tregavethan Farm, Truro, Cornwall. 1917Womens Land Army Girl standing in an orchard. The name of the woman is unknown. Her uniform consists of boots, gaiters, felt hat and pale fabric overalls
Member of the First World War Womens Land Army, Tregavethan Farm, Truro, Cornwall. 1917Womens Land Army Girl standing in a field. Her name is thought to be Bawden. Tregavethan was a Womens Land Army training centre during the First World War. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
Member of the First World War Womens Land Army, Tregavethan Farm, Truro, Cornwall. 1917Womens Land Army Girl standing in front of a porch. Her name is thought to be Bawden and she is wearing a raincoat and hat