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Harbour walls, Polperro, Cornwall. Probably 1861The inner and outer harbour walls from the landward side with boats and men on the inner wall. The Prince of Wales Pier was about to be built, the foundation stone being laid on 5th September 1861
Restormel Road jammed by Lorry, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. March 1993Restormel Road, Lostwithiel, blocked by a low loader lorry carrying a diesel storage tank for the Restormel water works
Old Grammar School, St Marys Street, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900sThe Old Grammar School in St Marys Street, Truro, when it was the Bullen Brothers Show Rooms with a sign saying Plumbers, Iron, Zinc, Copper, Bellhangers, Gasfitters
Four fishermen, Polperro, Cornwall. Probably 1860s-1870sThe four fishermen are, from left to right: James Curtis (grandfather of Emma Oliver), Jack Langmaid, William Rowe and William Oliver
RNLI Padstow Lifeboat No. 2 Edmund Harvey with the tug Helen Peele alongside in the backgroundThe photograph is thought to have been taken on the lifeboats inauguration day in 1901. She served from 1901 to 1929. The crew are all wearing cork life jackets
The village, Polperro, Cornwall. Probably 1860s-1870sA view across the village including the house where Lewis Harding processed his photographs. This is the house on the right and is now called Osprey Cottage
Fishing boats off Chapel Rock, Polperro, Cornwall. Probably 1860s-1870sA view of fishing boats moored off Chapel Rock, also known as Peak Rock, probably waiting for high water to enter the harbour
The harbour, Polperro, Cornwall. Probably 1860s-1870sThe harbour from the slipway near The Three Pilchards. Amongst the moored boats are those with registration numbers 23FY, 49FY, 351(?)FY, 50FY and 78FY
The village, Polperro, Cornwall. Probably 1860s-1870sHouses and the waterfront on the east side of the village with lime kiln in the background. Island House is the property end-on in the foreground
The village, Polperro, Cornwall. Probably 1860s-1870sA view taken from Osprey Cottage of the southern end of the village with the houses on the western side and the path leading to Chapel Rock, also known as Peak Rock
St Michael's Mount at low tide, Mounts Bay, Cornwall. 1894A view of St Michael's Mount at low tide with a man about to cross the causeway, carrying a basket on his shoulders
The outer harbour with boats, Polperro, Cornwall. Probably 1861A view of the outer harbour with boats, from the inner harbour at low tide. The Prince of Wales Pier was about to be built, the foundation stone being laid on 5th September 1861
The outer harbour approach with boats off Chapel RockA view of the harbour approach with fishing boats moored off Chapel Rock, also known as Peak Rock
The beach at Porthallow, St Keverne, Cornwall. Early 1900sFishermen and women on the beach, with two boats, FH81 and FH8? Photographer: Probably Arthur William Jordan
Author Judith Cook, Fowey, Cornwall. October 1993Local author, Judith Cook, launches her new book To Brave Every Danger at the Fowey Hotel
Rugby in the Mud, Lerryn, St Veep, Cornwall. March 1993
Loading flower boxes, Bryher, Isles of Scilly, Cornwall. 1910sTwo men loading flower boxes onto a horse and cart. Photographer: Unknown
View of harbour, Polperro, Cornwall. Probably 1860s-1870sView over roofs towards Chapel Rock, also known as Peak Rock, from Osprey Cottage on the eastern cliff
Picnic party on Cliffs, Polperro, Cornwall. Probably early 1860sUnidentified group in their Sunday best enjoying a picnic on the cliff on the east side of the harbour. Fishing nets can be seen draped over the Duke of Cornwall pier
The Hayle lifeboat New Oriental Bank (later renamed E)SS Escurial, an iron built schooner-rigged screw steamer built by Alex Stephens of Lighthouse, Govan, for Raeburn and Verel of Glasgow in 1879, was outward bound from Cardiff, laden with 1
Truro School, formerly Truro College, Trennick Lane, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900sAn exterior front view of Truro School covered in ivy. Founded in 1879 as Truro Wesleyan Middle Class College, the school opened in 1880 and soon became known as Truro College
Members of the First World War Womens Land Army, Tregavethan Farm, Truro, Cornwall. 1917Two members of the Womens Land Army standing in front of a door at Tregavethan Farm, a Womens Land Army training centre. The woman on the left is Trejeweth, the woman on the right is Nora Lock
View down Lemon Street from above Carclew Street, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1900The photograph is taken from outside 42 Lemon Street. The Kings Head public house at 61 Lemon Street, on the corner with Charles Street, can be seen on the left hand side of the photograph
Daubuz Moors, Truro, Cornwall. 1910sDaubuz Moors with the stone railway viaduct and the three Cathedral spires in the background. This view is from the start of the leat at the north end (Rosedale). Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
Trevone Bay, Padstow, Cornwall. 1930sView looking north east towards houses and Porthmissien Farm. Photographer: Unknown
Princes House, Princes Street, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1900The Dining Room in Princes House showing the ornate ceiling, and several pieces of period furniture. Princes House was built for William Lemon in 1739 by the London architect Thomas Edwards
Sunny Corner, Truro River, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900sView up river to Sunny Corner. There is an unidentified pleasure steamer on the left, which could be Queen of the Fal or maybe Roseland. Photographer: Unknown
St Johns Sunday School, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1920St Johns Sunday School at the top of the Infirmary Hill and Lemon Street junction. The Grammar School was housed here between 1877-1880 and the building was demolished in August 1962
SS Dardare, Bude, Cornwall. 10th June 1905The SS Dardare moored off Bude breakwater, awaiting a full tide. SS Dardare was built in Le Havre, France, in 1872 and registered in London from 1902. Photographer: T. Mitchell
Wreck of the SS Fleswick at the entrance to Hayle Estuary, Cornwall. 29th January 1902On 28th January 1902 the crew of the Hayle lifeboat E.F
Carting flower boxes, Bryher, Isles of Scilly, Cornwall. 1910sFlower boxes on a horse and cart. Photographer: Unknown
The Town, Bryher, Isles of Scilly, Cornwall. 1910sA view of The Town under snow, showing a handful of houses. Photographer: Unknown
Girl with Arum lilies, Bryher, Isles of Scilly, Cornwall. 1910sYoung woman with a large bunch of Arum lilies, standing in front of a wall. Photographer: Unknown
Author Barbara Fraser, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. May 1993Lostwithiel Historian Barbara Fraser signs copies of her book The Book of Lostwithiel. Mrs Fraser came to Lostwithiel with her husband, Ian, in the 1980s and wrote this history of the town in 1993
High Sheriff of Cornwall, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. October 1993The High Sheriff of Cornwall, Richard Gilbert (right), and his wife were given a guided tour of Lostwithiel by the Mayor, Warren Nicholls
Fowey Deputy Mayor, Fowey, Cornwall. December 1993Fowey Mayor Rhona Foster has presented a new chain to Deputy Mayor Roger Blount
Rugby Team, Fowey, Cornwall. September 1993To celebrate the Lankelly-Fowey Rugby clubs 25th anniversary, the team played against a Cornish Presidents XV
Truro Cathedral School, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1922A group of schoolboys, probably the cricket team, posing on the steps outside the doorway. The foundation stone of the school was laid on 21st October 1908
Edward Prince of Wales, Boscawen Street, Truro, Cornwall. 11th June 1919The Prince of Wales, Duke of Cornwall (later to become King Edward VIII) with a crowd outside City Hall
Strangways Terrace, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1910View from Lemon Street with three lads looking at the camera. A handcart is in the road, alongside the pavement. Photographer: Arthur Philip
Block of four terraced houses on Station Road, Truro, Cornwall. Date unknownA view of 1, 2, 3 and 4 Station Road in Truro. Photographer: Arthur Philip
George Prince of Wales and Princess Mary driving down Richmond HillThe Prince and Princess of Wales, later King George V and Queen Mary, in a carriage driving down Richmond Hill for the Benediction of the cathedral nave
Richmond Hill, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900sA view looking down the north side of Richmond Hill. Children and adults are standing on the pavement while a woman stands in the doorway of Number 42
Lemon Bridge, Lemon Quay, Truro, Cornwall. Late 1926A view looking down Back Quay from Lemon bridge. Four men are standing outside Newtons Hairdresser
Lemon Bridge, Truro, Cornwall. Late 1926A view of three gentlemen standing on the road at Lemon Bridge looking towards Back Quay, with Truro School in the distance
Sail Training Schooner, Fowey, Cornwall. April 1993Visitors leave after touring the Sail Training Association schooner Winston Churchill during her visit to the port
Dower House Gallery, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. October 1993The Dower House Gallery, Lostwithiel, played host to artist, James Foot (left in the photo), and potter John Webb in a joint exhibition
St Nicholas Street from Victoria Square looking towards Boscawen StreetView of St Nicholas Street showing Jennings, Radmore Confectioner and Dining Rooms, Edwin Broad and Olivers boot and shoe shop. Photographer: Arthur Philp
Beating the Bounds, The Green, Truro, Cornwall. 4th October 1912A large crowd of boys watching the Beating of Truro City land bounds on the Green
St Hilary School, Cornwall. Around 1914Group 1 children at St Hilary School together with their teachers. The group are standing just to the left of the door of the school building. Photographer: Samuel John Govier
Newham, Truro River, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900sSmall craft off Newham looking towards Sunny Corner. Photographer: Unknown
Rosewin Row, Truro, Cornwall. 1927A view of an alley, probably off Rosewin Row. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
The Technical School, Union Place, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900sThe exterior of the Technical School in Union Place, showing the side/back of the building
Transporting flower boxes, Bryher, Isles of Scilly, Cornwall. 1910sA view of a flower cart, with horse, beside a fishing boat on the shore line. Two men are loading flower boxes. Photographer: Unknown
Rotarians from India visiting Lostwithiel, Cornwall. March 1993Four overseas visitors from Southern India on an International Rotary Club study exchange were treated to dinner by their counterparts of the Rotary Club of Lostwithiel
Cyclists at St Bartholomews Church, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. July 1993
Laying the foundation stone of the Cathedral SchoolDignitaries and Cathedral personnel laying the foundation stone of the Cathedral school. The school, used to educate the choristers, closed in 1982. Photographer: Unknown
Clubhouse at Truro College Recreation Ground. Truro, Cornwall. 1920
Cathedral School, Cathedral Green, Truro, Cornwall. 1915A view of pupils in the science laboratory of the cathedral school in 1915. The foundation stone was laid on 21st October 1908. Used to educate the choristers, the school closed in 1982
Cathedral School and Cathedral, Cathedral Green, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1910A view of the cathedral and the cathedral school from the Mill Pool. The foundation stone was laid on 21st October 1908. Used to educate the choristers, the school closed in 1982
Maria Asumpta, Fowey, Cornwall. August 1993The Maria Asumpta, the worlds oldest wooden sailing boat still working, leaves Fowey at the head of a flotilla of classic boats
Bowls Champions, Fowey, Cornwall. September 1993Andrew Barron and Vera Trenwith, winners in the Mixed Pairs category of the Cornish Bowls Finals, held in Looe. The pair play for the Fowey Bowling Club which was founded in 1925
Members of First World War Womens Land Army, Tregavethan Farm, Truro, Cornwall. 1917A member of the Womens Land Army with a walking stick at Tregavethan Farm, a Womens Land Army training centre. Another girl can be seen in the background, standing in a doorway of Causilgey
Member of First World War Womens Land Army, Tregavethan Farm, Truro, Cornwall. 1917A member of the Womens Land Army with a horse and cart at Tregavethan Farm, a Womens Land Army training centre. The name of the woman is unknown
Member of First World War Womens Land Army, Tregavethan Farm, Truro, Cornwall. 1917A member of the Womens Land Army sitting on a stile at Tregavethan Farm, a Womens Land Army training centre. The name of the woman is unknown
Member of First World War Womens Land Army, Tregavethan Farm, Truro, Cornwall. 1917A member of the Womens Land Army milking a cow at Tregavethan Farm, a Womens Land Army training centre. The name of the woman is unknown
Member of the First World War Womens Land Army, Tregavethan Farm, Truro, Cornwall. 1917An unnamed member of the Womens Land Army standing in front of a door at Tregavethan Farm, a Womens Land Army training centre
Member of the First World War Womens Land Army, Tregavethan Farm, Truro, Cornwall. 1917An unnamed member of the Womens Land Army at Tregavethan Farm, a Womens Land Army training centre. The womens uniform consists of boots, gaiters, felt hats and pale fabric overalls
Member of the First World War Womens Land Army, Tregavethan Farm, Truro, Cornwall. 1917An unnamed member of the Womens Land Army sitting on a fallen tree at Tregavethan Farm, a Womens Land Army training centre
Truro River, Truro, Cornwall. Probably early 1900sTruro River from above Calenick Creek, looking towards Malpas. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
SS Dardare, Bude, Cornwall. 10th June 1905The SS Dardare moored off Bude breakwater, awaiting a full tide. SS Dardare was built in Le Havre, France, in 1872 and registered in London from 1902. Photographer: Herbert Hughes