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Harlyn Bay, St Merryn, Cornwall. Early 1900sA view of Harlyn Bay showing a house on the cliffs with two boats, and a pathway down to the beach. Photographer: Thomas Henry Williams
Beneathwood Farmhouse, near Plushabridge, Linkinhorne, Cornwall. 1964An external view of the late 16th / early 17th century Grade II listed building. Photographer: Charles Woolf
Irene, Bryan Pearce (1929-2007)Oil on board, 1975. Bryan Pearce was born in St Ives in 1929 and suffered from the then unknown condition Phenylketonuria, which affects the normal development of the brain
Quarry in Mabe or Constantine, Cornwall. 1903-1904A view of the quarry face showing two workers with sledge hammers standing by a granite block that is being dressed. Part of the Freeman & Sons, Penryn Collection. Photographer: Unknown
Stanbury House, Morwenstow, Cornwall. 1958Stanbury is a Grade II listed farmhouse, formerly a manor house, built in the late 16th century for John Manning. Alterations to the building were carried out in the 17th, 18th and 20th centuries
Wheal Call Count House looking west from Porth Ledden, Cape Cornwall, St Just in Penwith, Cornwall. Early 1900sA view of Wheal Call Count House from a house above Porth Ledden with The Brisons in the distance. The chimney stack of Cape Cornwall Mine can be seen on the headland
A China Clay Pit, Leswidden, Harold Harvey (1874-1941)Oil on canvas, Newlyn School, 1920 or 1924. This painting shows the harsh, labour-intensive working conditions of a china clay pit
The Clay Pit, Harold Harvey (1874-1941)Oil on canvas, Newlyn School, 1923. View of Leswidden China Clay Works near St Just. This painting shows the harsh, labour-intensive working conditions of a china clay pit
Polkanuggo Quarry, Stithians, Cornwall. September 1902A view of the quarry face showing workers sitting on a granite block weighing an estimated 2, 738 tons. It was claimed to be the largest single block ever quarried
Polkanuggo Quarry, Stithians, Cornwall. 1903-1904A general view of Polkanuggo Quarry with steam traction engine BETA No 483 and workers posing for the camera. The traction engine was made around June 1885 by John Fowler of Leeds
Black John of Tetcott, James Northcote (1746-1831)Oil on canvas, English School. In 1784 Northcote painted the portrait of John Arscott (1718-1788) of Tetcott, Devon, and it is probable that he painted this portrait of Black John of Tetcott at same
Calenick, Kea, Cornwall. Early 1900sAn early view of Calenick, taken from an unusual angle, showing the bridge and several cottages. Photographer: Ernest Chegwidden
Lostwithiel Bridge, North Street, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. 1914A view of the bridge from the south side. The bridge over the River Fowey is described in British Listed Buildings as mid 15th century, with additional flood arch of 18th century and later repairs
Interior of Stanbury House, Morwenstow, Cornwall. 1958A view of the main hall inside Stanbury House. The chimney piece has a carved granite lintel reading " John Maning Christian Maning 1585"
Freeman & Sons dressing floor, probably Penryn, Cornwall. 1903-1904Classical granite columns on the dressing floor of Freeman & Sons works. The man pictured is either Bernard Freeman or his brother. Part of the Freeman & Sons, Penryn Collection. Photographer: Unknown
A donkey and cart in Market Square, St Just in Penwith, Cornwall. Early 1900sMarket Square (or Commercial Square) with the Wellington Hotel in the background. There are four carts in the picture. The horse drawn cart has a boy driver
Transporting granite blocks for King Alfreds statue to Penryn Station, Penryn, Cornwall. 1901Fowler traction engines 7974 and 9016 are pictured hauling blocks of granite from one of the Mabe quarries to Penryn Station, for onward transportation by train to Winchester, Hampshire
Anthony Payne The Cornish Giant, Sir Godfrey Kneller, Baronet (1646-1723)Oil on canvas, English School, 1680. Anthony Payne (circa 1612-1691), The Cornish Giant, was 7 foot, 4 inches tall. He was a yeoman of Stratton and was the personal retainer to Sir Bevill Grenville
Polkanuggo Quarry, Stithians, Cornwall. Around 1900A view of the quarry face showing workers holding the tools of their trade while dressing stones. Blocks of granite are ready to be moved using the cranes based at the edge of the quarry
Browda House, Linkinhorne, Cornwall. 1964A general view of Browda House, a Grade II listed building. It dates from the late 19th century but incorporating some of the original 17th century structure
South side of great hall, Trecarrel Manor, Lezant, Cornwall. UndatedEarly 16th century hall and domestic chapel built for Sir Henry Trecarrel but left unfinished in 1511. The site was first licensed for a chapel in 1405
Merther Lane, St Michael Penkivel, Cornwall. Early 1900sThe road side view of the school at Merther Lane with a small thatched cottage next door. The school was built in 1889 to serve the parishes of St Michael Penkivel, Lamorran and Merther
Village from the river with man rowing, Tresillian, Cornwall. 1890sView looking down stream at high tide with Oust House on the right. There are ducks on the bank of the river. Photographer: Arthur Philp
Fowey Regatta Queen, Fowey, Cornwall. August 1992After a wait of 53 years, the uncrowned carnival queen of Fowey, Winifred Finding, finally had her day. She was chosen as queen in 1939 but missed out on her crowning when war broke out
Ketch Elizabeth loading cargo at Mother Iveys Bay, St Merryn, Cornwall. Early 1900sKetch Elizabeth loading cargo (possibly sand) at Mother Iveys Bay. The ketch is possibly the Elizabeth Couch of Barnstaple built at Bideford in 1838 or it may the Elizabeth of Burton upon Stather
Pilchard seine boat, Cornwall County Fisheries Exhibition, Truro, Cornwall. July to August 1893Pilchard seine boat on the River Kenwyn at Back Quay in Truro, with Samuel Brokenshire carriage factory in the background
Newton Ferrers House, St Mellion, Cornwall. 1970A view of Newton Ferrers House in St Mellion. The current house, with Italianate terraces, was built for the Coryton family in the late 17th century. Photographer: Charles Woolf
Peruppa farmhouse, Pentewan, Mevagissey, Cornwall. 1970A view of the Grade II listed slate-hung 18th century farmhouse with a car (possibly an early Ford Consul, registration number 658 PAF) parked outside. Photographer: Charles Woolf
John Charles Burrow, Cornwall. Around 1910Three-quarter length portrait of John Charles Burrow (1852-1914) taken in full Masonic regalia. Burrow worked as a professional photographer in Camborne
Tresahor Quarry, Constantine, Cornwall. 1903-1904A general view of the quarry with the crane used for moving the granite blocks. Part of the Freeman & Sons, Penryn Collection. Photographer: Unknown
Old Kea Creek, Kea, Cornwall. Early 1900sA boating party of three ladies look towards the photographers camera at high tide, on a hot summers day. The tower of Old Kea parish church can be glimpsed through the trees
Group of women, Kea, Cornwall. Early 1900sView of a group of women outside a cottage in Calenick. No doubt two of the women have put on clean white aprons for the photograph and note the beautiful lace curtains at the windows
The harbour light, Victoria Pier, Mevagissey, Cornwall. 1982A general view of the harbour light on Victoria Pier. A man and woman are at the end of the pier. Built in 1896, the lighthouse marks the south breakwater. Photographer: Charles Woolf
Market Square, St Just in Penwith Churchtown, Cornwall. Early 1900sMarket Square (or Commercial Square) looking towards St Just Church and the Wellington Hotel. Photographer: Unknown
Tresahor Quarry, Constantine, Cornwall. 1903-1904A general view of the quarry with the crane used for moving the granite blocks. Two men can be seen on the left hand side, standing on a ladder and plank of wood at the quarry face
Tresahor Quarry, Constantine, Cornwall. 1903-1904A general view of the quarry with the crane used for moving the granite blocks. Two men can be seen on the left hand side, standing on a plank of wood at the quarry face
Tresahor Quarry, Constantine, Cornwall. 1903-1904A general view of the quarry face with the large crane used for moving the granite blocks. Three men can be seen working on the left hand side at the quarry face
Calenick, Kea, Cornwall. Early 1900sA view of Calenick showing several cottages and the clock tower adjoining Calenick House. Calenick House belonged to Captain Grey in the early 1900s
The Cheesewring, Stowes Hill, Bodmin Moor, near Minions, Linkinhorne, Cornwall. Around 1920sView of the weathered granite tor with the quarry in foreground. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
Mullion Cove (Porth Mellin), Mullion, Cornwall. Around 1900View of an excursion party on the slip below the Lifeboat Station. Ladies and Gents are dressed in their finery sitting in, or standing against, the boats. Photographer: Arthur Philp
Malpas regatta, Cornwall. Early 1900sGig being rowed at Malpas. Photographer: Unknown
Red Arrows, Fowey, Cornwall. August 1992The RAF display team, the Red Arrows, perform a manoeuvre over Fowey harbour during Fowey Regatta Week. The team had performed every year since the late 1970s until safety concerns in the late 2010s
Tonacombe Manor, Morwenstow, Cornwall. 1958A view of Tonacombe Manor from the lawn. Tonacombe is late medieval manor house, built in the early 16th century with 18th century renovations
Coombe, Kea, Cornwall. Before 1908Early view of Coombe showing the creek with boats, and several houses on the bank. The two thatched cottages, Moor Close and Bunny Thatch, were demolished between the First and Second World Wars
St Just Tin Miners, Harold Harvey (1874-1941)Oil on canvas, Newlyn School, 1935. Harold Harvey was one of the few successful artists of the period who was born and raised in Cornwall
Lions Charity Chariots, Par, Cornwall. September 1992
Maen Quarry, Constantine, Cornwall. 1903-1904A general view of the quarry with the crane used for moving the granite blocks. A number men can be seen with cut blocks at the foot of the quarry face. Part of the Freeman & Sons, Penryn Collection
Maen Quarry, Constantine, Cornwall. Around 1900A view of the quarry face showing workers holding the tools of their trade while dressing stones. Blocks of granite are ready to be moved using the crane. Photographer: Samuel John Govier
Kerley Downs Methodist Chapel, Baldhu, Kea, Cornwall. Probably early 1900sA view of Billy Brays Three Eye Chapel. The chapel was built by Billy Bray in 1835 and, since its closure in 1982, is now cared for by the Billy Bray Memorial Trust as a memorial to the memory of
Fowey Town Crier, Fowey, Cornwall. July 1992
Bethel United Methodist Church, Baldhu, Kea, Cornwall. Probably early 1900sA view of the gable ends of the church showing the datestone Bethel United Methodist Church 1842. This is one of two United Methodist chapels that were located in Baldhu
Houses on Trevone Road, Trevone Bay, Padstow, Cornwall. Probably early 1900sA view of houses built on the low cliff top, including the Victorian property Santa Marina on the junction of Trevone Road with Sandy Lane. Photographer: Unknown
The Gullett Family, John Opie (1761-1807)Oil on canvas, English School, circa 1786. This family portrait by the Cornish artist John Opie, shows Christopher Gullet, Clerk of the Peace for Devon
Christ Mocked, Annie Walke (1877-1965)Oil on canvas, Newlyn School, 1928. Annie Walke studied at Chelsea School of Art and under Augustus John at the London School of Art
Girl Leaning on a Ledge, Artist UnknownOil on canvas. This painting, catalogued as being by an unknown artist, appears to be an exact copy of part of Two Women at a Window
Pilchard drift boat, Cornwall County Fisheries Exhibition, Truro, Cornwall. July to August 1893Pilchard drift boat on the River Kenwyn at Back Quay in Truro showing Samuel Brokenshires carriage factory in the background
Exhibition hall, Cornwall County Fisheries Exhibition, Truro, Cornwall. July to August 1893Interior of the exhibition hall showing exhibits including model boats and the stand of J. Pearson, the jeweller of 6 Boscawen Street, Truro
St Michaels Mount, Mounts Bay, Cornwall. Late 1890sA number of fishing boats with sails in Mounts Bay with a view of St Michaels Mount in the background. Some of the fishing boats are registered PH (Plymouth)
Coastguard watch house, St Michael Caerhays, Cornwall. 1982A view of the remains of the old coastguard watch house. Photographer: Charles Woolf
Interior of Tonacombe Manor, Morwenstow, Cornwall. 1958A view of the interior of Tonacombe Manor showing the main hall. Tonacombe is late medieval manor house, built in the early 16th century with 18th century renovations
The Bush Inn, Crosstown, Morwenstow, Cornwall. 1958General view of the 13th century thatched building, with a notice stating Closed on Sundays. A fire in 1968 destroyed the thatched roof
Limekiln, Quay Street, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. 1980A general view of the limekiln. The Grade II listed limekiln is thought to date from the early-mid 19th century. Building work is underway and the store
The Old Grammar School, Queen Street, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. 18th April 1965The photograph shows the front elevation of the Grammar School in a dilapidated condition after years of neglect. Situated on Queen Street is a granite facade on which there is the Coat of Arms of
Trevillis House, Liskeard, Cornwall. 1st March 1923A view of the north and west elevations of the house. The house later became a community base for the provision of mental health and dementia services by Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Pike Street, Liskeard, Cornwall. 1969Looking down Pike Street to Market Street, with the Guildhall and clock tower on the junction of Pike Street, Fore Street and Market Street
Procession on Bay Tree Hill, Liskeard, Cornwall. 6th July 1893The procession is in celebration of the marriage of the Duke of York (future King George V) to Princess Mary. The photograph is taken from Bay Tree Hill looking down to the procession emerging
Lloyds Bank, Grove Hill, Mawnan Smith, Mawnan, Cornwall. 1978A view of the Mawnan Smith branch of Lloyds Bank. The building later housed M.S. Electrical. Photographer: Charles Woolf
Penwarne, Mawnan, Cornwall. 1977View of the late 18th century Country House at Penwarne showing the front elevation. There is a mini traveller car parked outside. Photographer: Charles Woolf
The Cheesewring, Stowes Hill, Bodmin Moor, near Minions, Linkinhorne, Cornwall. Around 1920sClose view of the weathered granite tor with an excursion party of ten or eleven people. The group comprises a number of ladies and a child in cloche hats
