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13 Aug 2019 Collection
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6 Aug 2019
Surfers on the beach, Perranporth, Perranzabuloe, Cornwall. Probably June 1922

8 Aug 2019 Collection
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Green Waters, Henry Scott Tuke (1858-1929)
Oil on canvas, Newlyn School, late 19th / early 20th century. A man sculling in a small boat. Henry Scott Tuke was born into a Quaker family in Lawrence Street, York

Surfers on the beach, Perranporth, Perranzabuloe, Cornwall. Probably June 1922
Two young men and three young ladies posed with surf boards on the beach at Perranporth. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan

Tamsin Blight, the White Witch of Helston, William Jones Chapman (1808-1872)
Oil on canvas, English School, 1856. A portrait of an elderly woman wearing a bonnet and shawl, seated in a chair

Cliff Road, Newquay, Cornwall. Early 1900s
A line of two elephants and three camels passing Newquay Railway Station. There is a man in costume riding the second elephant. Possibly from the Bostock and Wombwell Menagerie. Photographer: Unknown

Regatta and Carnival Week, Fowey, Cornwall. August 1993
The giant pasty, which is baked in Polruan, ready to be taken by harbour tug across Fowey harbour. Members of the town band escort it, who this year are dressed as Chelsea pensioners

Great Western Hotel, Cliff Road, Newquay, Cornwall. Early 1900s
An elephant pulling a wagon from the Bostock and Wombwell Circus and Menagerie, followed by two camels, near the Great Western Hotel in Newquay

Fairground, Newquay, Cornwall. Undated
A Spinning-top Switchback made by Savidges of Kings Lynn. It is probably Hancocks Fairground. There are lots of people watching and enjoying the ride. Photographer: Unknown

Great Western Hotel, Cliff Road, Newquay, Cornwall. Early 1900s
A heavy circus waggon drawn by six horses outside the Great Western Hotel in Newquay. Possibly from the Bostock and Wombwell Menagerie

Fishing boat in rough sea approaching the Camel Estuary, Padstow, Cornwall. Early 1900s
Identified in J. Bartletts Ships of North Cornwall, 1996, as A Lowestoft sailing trawler running for Padstow under reduced canvas past Stepper Point, with Pentire in the background"

Lemon Quay from Back Quay, Truro
A view from Back Quay towards Lemon Quay with the car park full of lorries. The Fire Guard Office stands left of centre in front of the Gas Works. West Cornwall Motors Ltd. and John Julian & Co

The Boy Jacka, Henry Scott Tuke (1858-1929)
Oil on canvas, Newlyn School, 1886-1888. Full length portrait of boy against a green door. Henry Scott Tuke was born into a Quaker family in Lawrence Street, York

Great Western Hotel, Cliff Road, Newquay, Cornwall. Early 1900s
A procession for a fair or carnival, with two horse drawn vehicles outside the Great Western Hotel in Newquay. There are three figures dressed in costumes on the right hand cart

Boy Rowing out from Rocky Shore, Henry Scott Tuke (1858-1929)
Oil on canvas, Newlyn School, 1890. Henry Scott Tuke was born into a Quaker family in Lawrence Street, York

Harry, Henry Scott Tuke (1858-1929)
Oil on canvas, Newlyn School, around 1888. Henry Scott Tuke was born into a Quaker family in Lawrence Street, York

The Stile, Padstow, Cornwall. Early 1900s
Ladies sitting on the stile beyond north quay with the estuary behind. Looking towards Pentire. Part of the A.K. Hamilton Jenkin collection. Photographer: Unknown

Golf Course, Perranporth, Perranzabuloe, Cornwall. 6th June 1910
View from Perranporth golf course over the beach to the town. Nobels explosives works can be seen on top of the hill at Cligga Head. Two ladies and a gentleman are standing in the foreground

The gig Thomas outside the Commercial Hotel
A view of the gig Thomas and crew of 7 in front of the Commercial Hotel, later known as the Central Inn, Newquay. The landlord of the hotel between 1860 and 1866 was a man named Thomas

Member of the First World War Womens Land Army, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1917
A portrait of an unknown member of the Womens Land Army. Colourised by Coral Walters. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan

Timber Barque off Pendennis, Henry Scott Tuke (1858-1929)
Oil on canvas, Newlyn School, 1897. Henry Scott Tuke was born into a Quaker family in Lawrence Street, York

Hancocks Fairground, Newquay, Cornwall. Undated
Hancocks Fairground carousel (galloper) with horses working. It is named as Four-A-Breast Steeple Chasers. Lots of people are watching. Photographer: Unknown

Trenance Lane, Trenance Gardens, Newquay, Cornwall. Around 1919
A view of a house in Trenance Lane, behind Trenance Gardens. Photographer: Trounson

Ships off Malpas Road seen from Worths Quay, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1900
A barge and other vessels moored in the Truro River off Malpas Road, seen from Worths Quay

Back Quay showing the Market Inn
A view of the Market Inn, the rear of City Hall and N. Gill & Son after the filling-in works were completed in October 1937. A small group of men are standing outside the Market Inn

Cliff Road, Newquay, Cornwall. Early 1900s
A procession from Hancocks Circus showing a traction engine in Cliff Road pulling a galloper (central wagon) with the top-pole folded down. The side of the wagon reads Hancocks Star Riding School

A Concert Party, Artist Unknown
Oil on board, Dutch / Flemish School, 17th century. The painting was previously known as Queen Elizabeth and the Earl of Leicester at Kenilworth and attributed to Dirk Hals (1591-1656)

Two Children Singing, Sir Peter Lely (1618-1680)
Oil on canvas, English School, 17th century

William Hayler Bishop, Henry Scott Tuke (1858-1929)
Oil on canvas, Newlyn School, late 19th / early 20th century. Portrait of elderly gentleman with grey beard and moustache, dressed in dark suit and tie

Seascape with Sailing Craft, Henry Scott Tuke (1858-1929)
Oil on board, Newlyn School, 1904. Henry Scott Tuke was born into a Quaker family in Lawrence Street, York

Newquay Old Cornwall Society / Federation of Old Cornwall Societies dinner
Charles Woolf (1907-1984), photographer and President of Newquay Old Cornwall Society in 1977, is pictured (left) shaking hands with a gentleman wearing a chain of office

River Widening, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. September 1992
River widening work on the River Fowey, just below Coulson Park at Lostwithiel, saw barges with cages of stones, cranes

Bandstand, Victoria Gardens, Truro, Cornwall. After 1902
View over Truro from the top of Victoria Gardens showing the bandstand with two children in front. The rear of St Georges Chapel and Carvedras Viaduct are in the background

Playing Field Opening, Lanlivery, Cornwall. August 1993
County Councillor, Meg Breckon, cuts the ribbon to officially open Lanliverys new playing field

Newquay boating lake, Trenance Gardens, Newquay, Cornwall. After 1939
A view of the boating lake with children in paddle boats on the lake and walkers in the garden. Trenance Viaduct can be seen in the background and houses on Trevemper Road can be seen on the right

Site of the Headland Hotel, Newquay, Cornwall. Probably 1897
A view of the site of the not yet built Headland Hotel, known as Fistral Meadow. There are several people, including a lady cyclist, probably around the time of the riots of 31st August 1897

19th Century Barge, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. September 1992
River widening work on the River Fowey, just below Coulson Park at Lostwithiel, unearthed a 19th century barge buried in the river bank

Royal British Legion, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. November 1992
The Royal British Legion Womens section of the Mid-Cornwall Group commemorated their diamond jubilee in Lostwithiel

Fish being packed into a barrel, St Ives, Cornwall. 1904
Fish being packed into a barrel, opposite the Sloop Inn. Fish boxes, marked England & Son, St Ives stacked high in the background. Photographer: Herbert Hughes

Taylors Garage, Lemon Quay, Truro, Cornwall. Around late 1940s
Taylors (Truro) Ltd.s Garage on Lemon Quay. The car in the forecourt has the registration number HVM 478. Taylors were the main dealers for Vauxhall and Bedford vehicles. Photographer: Unknown

YMCA Services Club, Lemon Quay, Truro, Cornwall. Around late 1940s
The YMCA Services Club, at the rear of City Hall, with a van for light refreshments. A man inside the van is handing a box of Smiths potato crisps to a lady. Photographer: Unknown

Lostwithiel Under 14 Football Team, Cornwall. February 1992
The Lostwithiel Under 14 Football Team in their new kit sponsored by MPL Cars, a newly formed business in the town. The team plays in the Bodmin and District League

Dynamite Quay, Truro, Cornwall. Undated
Dynamite Quay from Newham Road, with a view across the river to the present Cricket Ground (built in 1961) and Boscawen Park. Photographer: Unknown

Newham Road, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1930s
View over the wall at Harveys Timber Yard, with the Gas Works beyond. Photographer: Unknown

Truro Vean House, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900s
A view of Truro Vean House at Moresk, from the front, showing part of the garden. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan

Moresk Laundry, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900s
The interior of Moresk Steam Laundry showing the girls at work; some are ironing. There are wicker baskets full of washing on the floor and other garments hanging from beams

Juntion of Gover Lane and Bank Street, Newquay, Cornwall. Probably 1920s
Two horses, with a lady riding side-saddle, probably part of a circus procession

Trenance Gardens, Newquay, Cornwall. Around 1919
A view of a geese in Trenance gardens with Trenance Viaduct in the background. The viaduct was built in 1874 to replace an older timber structure. It was widened from single to double track in 1939

Jill Trounson at the Fly pilchard cellar, Newquay, Cornwall. Probably 1921
Jill Trounson and her dog are seated on the steps of Fly pilchard cellar with the remains of Good Intent pilchard cellar beyond

Towan Head, Fistral Meadow, Newquay, Cornwall. Probably 1897
A view of the site of the not yet built Headland Hotel, known as Fistral Meadow. There are several people, including a lady cyclist, probably after the riots of 31st August 1897

Worths Quay with excursionists awaiting a boat, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1920s
A glass lantern slide picturing a large group of excursionists waiting for an excursion steamer on the Truro River at Worths Quay

Fishing boats, St Ives harbour, Cornwall. 1904
Drying sails on ships in the harbour. Ship number SS551 built in 1874 by Bryant and ship number SS81 is behind. Photographer: Herbert Hughes

The village and beach, Porthtowan, Cornwall. Probably early to mid 1900s
A view of Porthtowan village and beach looking west from East Cliff. People are making their way across the dunes, some with motor bikes, and a tennis court is laid out in the field on the far side

The incoming tide, Porthtowan, Cornwall. Probably early to mid 1900s
A view across the beach towards the east with an incoming tide and people on the far side. Photographer: Unknown

The Bathing Pool, Porthtowan, Cornwall. Probably early to mid 1900s
The Victorian tidal pool with swimmers. Photographer: Unknown

Filling-in works Lemon Quay, Truro, Cornwall. Between September 1936 and October 1937
A view looking west from Back Quay, outside the Old City Hall, of the early stages of the filling-in works. Lemon Bridge can be seen in the distance. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan

Unidentified building under construction
Three men are standing on the scaffolding in the foreground with two further men in the distance

Demolition of building by the Cathedral, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900s
Wood, slate, bricks and other rubble can be seen at the base of the building. Photographer: Unknown

Victoria Gardens, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1900
A gentleman and a young boy stand by the newly built pond and fountain at Victoria Gardens, with Isambard Kingdom Brunels original timber fanned viaduct in the background

The Leats, Victoria Gardens, Truro, Cornwall. After 1902
Group of children, with a baby in a pram, standing by the stone bridge over the leat to Victoria Gardens. The rear of St Georges Chapel and Carvedras Viaduct are in the background

Waterfall Gardens, Truro, Cornwall. Date unknown
A view of Waterfall Gardens, looking south. The side of St Georges Chapel and houses on St Georges Road can be seen

The Parade, Malpas Road, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1900
A view of The Parade, looking north. The Parade is a terrace of 18, early 19th century and Grade II listed, houses. Photographer: Unknown

Lemon Quay from Back Quay, Truro
A view from Back Quay towards Taylors Transport Ltd.s garage with the car park full of lorries. Just out of frame, on the right, are the premises of H.T.P. Motors Ltd

Regatta and Carnival Week, Fowey, Cornwall. August 1993
Elaine and her Girls came this year as Mexican dancers, complete with sombrero hats and maracas. They came second in their group. Photographer: Jonathan Barker

Newquay Old Cornwall Society / Federation of Old Cornwall Societies dinner
Lined up on the dance floor from left to right

Newquay Old Cornwall Society / Federation of Old Cornwall Societies dinner
Lined up on the dance floor from left to right

Headland and lifeboat station, Newquay, Cornwall. Early 1900s
A view of the headland (Towan Head), the lifeboat station and Newquay Bay from near to the Huers Hut on King Edwards Crescent. A young man is posed by the railings in the foreground

Unloading fish in St Ives harbour, Cornwall. 1903
Unloading fish into a horse and cart on the beach. 74 SS Olive Branch in the background. Photographer: Herbert Hughes

Fishing boats at sea, St Ives, Cornwall. 1903
Fishing boats under full sail outside the harbour entrance. Photographer: Herbert Hughes

The beach and cliffs, Porthtowan, Cornwall. Probably early to mid 1900s
A view of Porthtowan beach and cliffs looking west from East Cliff, showing the Tobban Horse rock before the partial collapse in the 1960s. Photographer: Unknown

Tobban Horse Rock, Porthtowan, Cornwall. Probably early to mid 1900s
A view of the Tobban Horse Rock (or Tobbin Rock) from the west before its partial collapse in the 1960s. Photographer: Unknown

Mayor Elect, Fowey, Cornwall. March 1993
The Mayor of Fowey, Marilyn Wellman, left, in her uniform as a member of St John Ambulance, with Mayor elect, Rhona Foster, who will be installed as Mayor in a ceremony in May

Royal Naval Auxiliary Service, Fowey, Cornwall. April 1993
Five members of the Fowey Branch of the Royal Naval Auxiliary Service, after the presentation of 12 years service medals

Troy Players, Fowey, Cornwall. November 1992
The Troy Players on the set of their latest play, J.B. Priestleys When We Are Married. The play, set in 1908 in the West Riding of Yorkshire, was presented for 4 nights in the Town Hall, Fowey

Group including the Mayor and other dignitaries, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900s
The photograph is said to have been taken at the opening of Truro Bowling Club but this seems doubtful. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan

Gentlemen in top hats lined up on The Green, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900s
The photograph was taken at an unknown ceremony. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan

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