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9 Nov 2019Drawing of Tin Ingot, Praa Sands, Breage, Cornwall
Avondale Road, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900sView up the right side of Avondale Road showing the terraced houses. Photographer: Arthur Philp
The Leats, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1920A view of The Leats from the west side of Castle Street looking towards the Cathedral. The United Methodist Chapel (Sunday School section) can be seen on the right hand side
Royal Visit, Ferris Town, Truro, Cornwall. 15th July 1903Crowds of people have lined the street to await the arrival of the Prince and Princess of Wales, later King George V and Queen Mary, on 15th July 1903 for the Benediction of the cathedral nave
Jonathan Couch, Cornwall. Before 1870Full length portrait photograph of Dr Jonathan Couch (1789-1870) standing with one hand hooked into his waistcoat and holding a top hat in the other
Wreck of the German brigantine Albert WilhelmThe photograph shows somewhere in the region of a hundred men and boys either viewing, or on the deck, of the wreck, even although it is high and dry on the sands
The wreck of the collier BessieA view of the Bessie wrecked at Carbis Bay, broadside to the surf, with the machinery of the Vulture beyond
RNLI lifeboat Arab I at the quay, Padstow, Cornwall. 1883-1900The lifeboat Arab I under sail off the quay at Padstow with the railway yards in the background
Rock, St Minver, Cornwall. June 1906A view of Rock looking down the estuary at low tide. On the foreshore, to the left, is a bait digger with his fork and basket. To the right is a fishing boat, moored with its sails down
RNLI lifeboat Arab II at Harlyn Bay, St Merryn, Cornwall. Around 1908The RNLI Lifeboat Arab II being towed across the sands at Harlyn Bay to be launched, followed by a mixed group of men, women and children
Wreck of the French brigantine Angele of BoulogneA view of the wreck of the French brigantine Angele of Boulogne aground on Doom Bar with the hull beginning to break up
Monday, Bryan Pearce (1929-2007)Oil on board, 1959. 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
Courtyard in Newlyn leading through to Myrtle Cottage, Fred Millard (1857-1937)Oil on panel, Newlyn School, around 1890. This painting depicts the courtyard of Myrtle Cottage, where the female students of Stanhope Forbes painting school lodged before the First World War
Ships in a Harbour, Eugene Boudin (1824-1898)Oil on panel, French School, 19th century. Eugene Louis Boudin was one of the first French landscape painters to paint outdoors
James Polkinghorne, the Cornish Wrestler, Artist UnknownOil on canvas, English School, 19th century
Surface buildings, possibly one of the Basset Mines, Illogan, Cornwall. Around 1906Reginald Colwell James (1890-1974) of St Columb Major, with mine buildings in the background (thought to perhaps be one of the Basset Mines)
Edward Heath Rodd, England. Around 1879Upper body studio portrait photograph of Edward Hearle Rodd (1810-1880), seated and reading a book. Rodd was born in St Just in Roseland, and, after qualifying as a solicitor, settled in Penzance
Churchtown, St Minver, Cornwall. Early 1900sA view looking down the street with the Post office on the left (this later became part of the Fourways Inn). John Goodmans shop (a draper and carpenter) is on the right with Stone Cottage next door
James Clark, Kilmarnock, Scotland. Around 1920Portrait photograph of Dr James Clark (1861-1935), Principal of Central Technical Schools for Cornwall from 1899 to 1908
Rock, St Minver, Cornwall. Probably around 1930A view of houses at Rock and the estuary at low tide, from Porthilly Cove. A woman is walking on the right hand side. Photographer: Unknown
Royal Visit, 25 Ferris Town, Truro, Cornwall. 15th July 1903Crowds of people have lined the street to watch the Prince and Princess of Wales, later King George V and Queen Mary
House in the Trees at Hampstead, John Constable (1776-1837)Oil on board, English School, 1821. John Constable was the son of wealthy miller in Bergholt, Suffolk
The Pilgrimage to Canterbury, Thomas Stothard (1755-1834)Oil on panel, English School, late 18th / early 19th century. Thomas Stothard was born in London and was apprenticed to a draughtsman of silk pattern designs in Spitalfields
The Archers, John Singer Sargent (1856-1925)Oil on canvas, English School, 1915. John Singer Sargent (1856-1925) was born in Italy to American parents
Madonna and Child, Rogier van der Weyden (1399-1464)Oil on panel, Dutch School, 15th century. Dutch artist Rogier van der Weyden was one of the most profound and influential painters of the 15th century
Casabianca under construction, St Ives, Cornwall. 1877The Casabianca of Shoreham, Sussex, under construction in St Ives harbour. A large pennant bearing the ships name is being flown from the main mast
The Cardiff pilot cutter No12 Baratanach on the beach at St IvesBaratanach on the beach at St Ives with the topsail schooners Drake and John Carnall and the fishing lugger S.S.619 in the background. The pilot cutter Baratanach (ON 81779) was built in 1879
Farm Industries Ltd shop, Princes Street, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1930Farm Industries Ltd shop, next to Princes Garage, with staff standing in the doorway. Farm Industries were agricultural engineers, implement dealers and corn, seed and manure merchants
Truro Diocesan Training College, Agar Road, Truro, Cornwall. Probably early 1900sAn exterior view of Truro Diocesan Training College, a training college for School Mistresses. The college opened in 1859
The collier Bessie at Hayle, Cornwall. 1866A view of the Bessie, with details of the bow and figurehead, alongside at Hayle after being aground on Hayle Bar. Lelant church can be seen on the horizon in the background
Belt of Beaumaris, beached at Mother Iveys BayThe ketch Belt of Beaumaris beached at Mother Iveys Bay
The schooner Atlas on the beach in the harbour at low tide, St Ives, Cornwall. 1904The boat seen on the left bears the registration SS.118. The Atlas was built in 1840 in Wexford, Ireland. In 1902 she was owned by John Tregarthen Short, a coal merchant of St Ives
The schooner Atlas on the beach in the harbour, St Ives, Cornwall. 1903Children make the most of the anchor cable as a seat in the sun at low tide. The small boat to the left of the Atlas, has the name Irene painted on the bow
Kneehigh Theatre Play, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. September 1993On tour for the second year running is the Kneehigh Theatres production of Anybody Like Me directed by Will Coleman
Royal Visit, 10 Ferris Town, Truro, Cornwall. 15th July 1903A large group of people standing in front of their house and in the street awaiting the arrival of the Prince and Princess of Wales, later King George V and Queen Mary
Royal Visit, Truro Cathedral, Truro, Cornwall. Probably 1911Prince Edward the Prince of Wales, the future King Edward VIII and Prince Albert the Duke of York, the future King George VI arriving at the cathedral on a private visit
Royal Visit, High Cross, Truro, Cornwall. 15th July 1903Crowds of people line the street as the Infantry leave High Cross for King Street on the occasion of the Prince and Princess of Wales, later King George V and Queen Mary
Royal Visit, 7 King Street, Truro, Cornwall. 15th July 1903Crowds of people have lined the street to watch the Prince and Princess of Wales, later King George V and Queen Mary
Drawing of Tin Ingot, Praa Sands, Breage, CornwallA drawing of one of four tin items found among fossil wood from a submerged forest at Praa Sands in 1974 which had been uncovered during storms (TRURI : LOAN.99.2)
Central Board School, St Columb Major, Cornwall. 1901School photograph with Reginald Colwell James (1890-1974) of St Columb Major. He is identified, by a mark on the photograph, as sitting on the right hand side of the boy holding the chalkboard
Annie Rowney, Leghe Suthers (1856-1924)Oil on canvas, Newlyn School, late 19th / early 20th century. John Lees, or Leghe Suthers was born in Oldham, Greater Manchester
Earthenware Bust of John Wesley, Staffordshire, EnglandEarthenware bust of John Wesley (1703-1791) wearing a black cassock and white clerical collar, mounted on a square base with leaf pattern
Ruins in the East, Prosper Marilhat (1811-1847)Oil on canvas, French School, 19th century. Oil on canvas, French School, 19th century
Earthenware Figure of Dolly Pentreath, Swansea, Glamorgan, WalesA standing figure of Dolly Pentreath carrying a basket of fish in a hod held to her head by a black band
Against Regatta Day, Stanhope Forbes (1857-1947)Oil on canvas, Newlyn School. Born in Dublin, Stanhope Forbes is regarded as the founder and leader of the Newlyn School
The Market Square, Concarneau, Charles Bryant (1883-1937)Oil on board, 20th century. Charles David Jones Bryant was a marine painter from New South Wales, Australia who arrived in the UK in 1908
Still Life, Walter Langley (1852-1922)Oil on board, Newlyn School, late 19th / early 20th century. Walter Langley was born in Birmingham, the eighth of eleven children of William Langley, a tailor, and his wife, Mary Ann
Annual Event of Cornish Mutual Assurance Company Ltd, Truro, Cornwall. 1954Group photograph taken at the annual event of Cornish Mutual Assurance Company Ltd
Avondale Road, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900sView up the left side of Avondale Road showing the terraced houses. Photographer: Arthur Philp
George V Silver Jubilee windowThe window of Farm Industries Ltd. celebrating the Silver Jubilee of King George V in 1935 with photographs and decorated packets of flour etc. Photographer: Unknown
Looking west along Quay Street, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1920sQuay Street, looking west towards the Cathedral with the Old Mansion House and C. Trevail, the monumental masons on the right and the Palace Theatre on the left. Photographer: Unknown
The West End Drapery Stores Ltd, 7 Quay Street, Truro, Cornwall. 1911The shop front of The West End Drapery Stores Ltd. This Grade II listed building was designed by architect Alfred J. Cornelius in 1908 and later became The Old Ale House
C. Trevail, monumental masons, Quay Street, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1920sC. Trevail, monumental mason s, with monuments displayed on the pavement outside. Photographer: Unknown
School room, Truro, Cornwall. Probably early 1900sInterior of a school room with long benches, a desk with two chairs and a piano at the front
Laboratory, Truro Diocesan Training CollegeA pupil of Truro Diocesan Training College, a training college for School Mistresses, working in the school laboratory. The college opened in 1859
Truro High School for Girls, Falmouth Road, Truro, Cornwall. In or before 1903Founded as a Church of England school by the Bishop of Truro in 1880, Truro High Schools new premises in Falmouth Road were built in 1896. Photographer: Tims of Truro
Outdoor class at a Truro Elementary School, Truro, Cornwall. Autumn 1919The teacher is seated at a small desk in the foreground and the boys are posed for the camera against the walls of the building and schoolyard. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
Brea Hill from Greenaway, Trebetherick PointA good view across Daymer Bay beach to Brea Hill, from the rear garden of Greenaway. Photographer: Unknown
High Cross, Truro, Cornwall. Probably around 1908A two-horse excursion car with passengers by the cathedral, with the west front still under scaffolding. Photographer: Unknown
Mr and Mrs Charles Webber, Newlyn East, Cornwall. August 1907Formal portrait. Noted presumably Charles Webber of Shepherds House. Photographer: Samuel John Govier
Torpedo boat HMS Ardent at the breakers yard, Falmouth, Cornwall. 1912The forward section of the hull of HMS Ardent, a torpedo boat, can be seen on the right hand side of the photograph. She was an Ardent-class torpedo boat destroyer which served with the Royal Navy
Round Britain Yachtsmen, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. July 1993Colin Baker and Geoffrey Simpson are about to leave to join 22 other yachts which have entered the first ever Round Britain Rally. The eleven leg, seven week rally will start from Gosport, Hampshire
Gordon Faddy, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. December 1993Gordon Faddy, who works as a fundraiser at Churchtown Farm Field Studies Centre in Lanlivery
Earthenware Figure Group of The Vicar and Moses, Burslem, Staffordshire, EnglandEarthenware figure group depicting a sleeping vicar in full bottomed wig and Moses, the clerk, seated underneath the pulpit exhorting the congregation with an uplifted hand
Distant view of Tregothnan, St Michael PenkivelA distant view of Tregothnan, across the fields from the River Fal. Tregothnan has been home to the Boscawen family since 1334
St Michaels Mount, Mounts Bay, Cornwall. UndatedView of the rocks and castle on St Michaels Mount with a lady and little girl sitting on a bench under a rock formation and several people on the battlements outside the castle
Royal Visit, Ferris Town, Truro, Cornwall. 15th July 1903Crowds of people have lined the street to watch the Prince and Princess of Wales, later King George V and Queen Mary
Royal Visit, High Cross, Truro, Cornwall. 15th July 1903Dignitaries from the cathedral and members of the public in High Cross awaiting the arrival of the royal party, the Prince and Princess of Wales, later King George V and Queen Mary
Quay Street, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1920sLooking west along Quay Street towards the cathedral with Old Mansion House on the right and the Palace Theatre (later the Palace Building) on the left
Rock, St Minver, Cornwall. Probably around 1930A view of houses at Rock, east of the boat house, from the foreshore of the estuary at Porthilly Cove, at low tide. Photographer: Unknown
Unidentified two funnelled steam yacht off Harlyn BayThree ladies are posing for the camera, by a large rock on the shore. Possibly the west side of the beach. Photographer: Thomas Henry Williams
Royal Visit, High Cross, Truro, Cornwall. 15th July 1903Crowds of people line the street as the Royal carriage leaves High Cross for King Street on the occasion of the Prince and Princess of Wales, later King George V and Queen Mary
Royal Visit, High Cross, Truro, Cornwall. 15th July 1903Crowds of people line the street as the mounted troops leave High Cross for King Street on the occasion of the Prince and Princess of Wales, later King George V and Queen Mary
St Michaels Mount, Mounts Bay, Cornwall. UndatedA hand coloured glass lantern slide of the entrance to St Michaels Mount showing the cemetery lych gate and Lodge