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63 Jigsaw Puzzles
Grampound Show, Grampound, Cornwall. 7th May 1914
Isles of Scilly Collection6 Jigsaw Puzzles
Redruth Collection2 Jigsaw Puzzles
RestormelMilkmaid, Restormel Manor House, Lanlivery, Cornwall. 1914-1918
St BuryanHaymaking near St Buryan, Cornwall. Late 1800s
St Just in PenwithTwo women milking cows in a field, St Just in Penwith, Cornwall. Late 1800s
Loading stooks onto a horse and cart during the harvest, Cornwall. 1920sCornishman and amateur photographer, Major Arthur William Gill
Collecting kelp, Widmouth Bay, St Merryn, Cornwall. Early 1900sTwo men with horse and carts collect kelp from the shoreline. Photographer: T.H. Williams
Flower picking in West Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly, Cornwall. 1890sFour women picking narcissi in West Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly 1890s. Photographer: Unknown
Wheelwright at Trenear, Wendron, Cornwall. Late 1800sA wheelwright or wagon-maker shop in the late 19th century. Thomas Faull was a wheelwright in the Wendron Churchtown in 1873, and at Trenear from 1883. Photographer: Samuel John Govier
Shepherd with sheep, Cornwall. Late 1800sA shepherd followed by flock of sheep in a leafy Cornish lane. Photographer: Unknown
Two women milking cows in a field, St Just in Penwith, Cornwall. Late 1800sA stereoscopic view of two women milking cows in a field in the St Just in Penwith area. Three farm buildings are in the background. It is possible that the cows being milked are Welsh Blacks
Three men building a Cornish Mow. 1900Three men building a Cornish Mow (rick) in a field overlooking a Cornish estuary while the dog takes it easy
Women picking daffodils, River Fal, Cornwall. Around 1920sFive women picking daffodils, standing with bunches. Probably on the River Fal, with a laid-up ship on the water in the background. Photographer: Unknown
Threshing corn at an unidentified location in Cornwall. Probably 1900sA Traction Engine on the left of the picture, provides the power via a long belt from its fly wheel to the threshing machine on the right of the picture
Haystack, Cornwall. Early 1900sHaystack covered with corrugated iron sheets which are weighed down with suspended large granite boulders of the Druids egg type. Photographer: Unknown
The Fourburrow Hunt, Tregothnan Lodge, Tresillian, Cornwall. Around 1911The Fourburrow Hunt at Tregothnan Lodge
The Fourburrow Hunt, Cornwall. 1st November 1911First meet of the season for the Fourburrow Hunt. The Master, Mr Aubrey Wallis is in the centre. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
The Fourburrow Hunt, Boscawen Street, Truro, Cornwall. January 1912Fourburrow Hunt gathered in Boscawen Street. The Master, Mr Aubrey Wallis is in the centre. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
The Cornwall County Council Dairy School, Truro. Around 1920Cornwall County Council Dairy school with Miss A.J. Nicholas, 1st prize winner at Crystal Palace and the Royal Cornwall Show between 1910-1920
Cutting broccoli, near Penzance, Cornwall. Early 1900sA group of farm workers stand in front of a large cart with two horses. Photographer: Unknown
Milk cart, Truro, Cornwall. Probably 1923Milk roundswoman for W. Tunkin based at 43 Daniell Street, Truro. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
Milk cart, Lemon Street, Truro, Cornwall. Probably 1923Milk roundswoman for W. Tunkin based at 43 Daniell Street, Truro. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
Farmhouse and outbuildings, Blackwater, Mithian, Cornwall. Around 1890A farmhouse and outbuildings with a horse and trap and a group of people. In 1982 the house was called The Highlands and is situated at SW 742 465 on the St Agnes road near Blackwater in Cornwall
Threshing in Cornwall. Around 1880s or 1890sThreshing machine driven by a steam engine with a large number of people, men, women and children. The engine is probably a Marshall built at Gainsborough, Lincolnshire
Harvesting at Trewhella Farm, St Hilary, Cornwall. Around 1900-1910Steam threshing using an Aveling & Porter engine built at Rochester, Kent. Engine no 3424. The farmer is thought to be Mr Berryman, probably the one sitting in the trap holding the whip
The Fourburrow Hunt at Tregothnan, Tresillian, Cornwall. Early 1900sThe Master, Mr. A. Wallis, leading the huntsmen and the hounds towards the Lodge gates. Tregothnan has been home to the Boscawen family since 1334
Beehives and beekeepers, unidentified location, Cornwall. Early 1900sTwo gentlemen posing with a collection of beehives. One of the men is holding a copy of The British Bee Journal. The other is possibly wearing the uniform of a railway guard. Photographer: Unknown
Farm workers, St Merryn, Cornwall. Early 1900sFarm workers beside a stone cottage in a field by the sea with Gull Rock in the background. Probably taken on Trevose Barton. At either side two horses and carts
Threshing machine in collision with a hayrickThreshing machine and steam engine partially collapsed and overturned, propping up a hayrick which is leaning over at rather an alarming angle. The chimney from the engine can be seen on the ground
Harvesting mangolds, Cornwall. Around 1900 or earlierFour women harvesting mangolds. Photographer: Canon Henry Holroyd Mills
Farmhands in smocks, Cornwall. Early 1900sA group of men and boys in traditional agricultural costume, holding a variety of hand tools. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
Haymaking, Cornwall. May-June 1916Two men and horses gathering up the hay whilst haymaking. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
Ploughing with a team of two horses, Cornwall. Early 1900sFemale worker, wearing a long mac and sou wester, engaged in ploughing with a two furrow plough pulled by a team of two horses, under the apparent supervision of a man closely watching her progress
Hay rick fire, Cornwall. September-early October 1921Firemen throwing buckets of water on a burning hay rick. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
Horse jumping at the Royal Cornwall Show, Camborne, Cornwall. 1915Miss Ellis of Chagford jumping side-saddle at the Royal Cornwall Show. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
Sheep shearing, Royal Cornwall Show, Camborne, Cornwall. 9th-10th June 1915Sheep shearing demonstration with automated clippers. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
Probus Horse Show, Cornwall. Saturday 31st April 1921A row of bookmakers at work on their stands with their blackboards showing the runners names. The bookie, L. Jones of Cardiff, can be seen in the foreground. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
Royal Cornwall Show, Cornwall. Early 1900sCattle parade with herdsmen at the Royal Cornwall Show. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
Disc harrowing, Tregothnan House, St Michael Penkivel, Cornwall. 8th April 1918Disc harrowing with a tractor, one man driving with another seated on the harrow. Tregothnan house can be seen in the background. Tregothnan has been home to the Boscawen family since 1334
Blacksmiths shop at Godolphin Cross, Cornwall. Early 1900sA group of men outside the blacksmiths shop at Herland Cross in Godolphin Cross. On the left is George Reynolds standing on a granite block used for fixing iron bands to waggon wheels
Family group during harvest, Cornwall. Late 1800sFamily group with horse drawn farm machinery in a hayfield. Photographer: Unknown
Haymaking, near Padstow, Cornwall. Around 1900Haymaking with a group of male and female farm workers. Photographer: T.H. Williams
Threshing machine, Cornwall. Early 1900sA Burrell steam engine driving a threshing tackle and elevator. Photographer: T.H. Williams
Opening of agricultural show, Cornwall. Early 1920sOpening of an agricultural show, possibly the Royal Cornwall Show. A gentleman with a top hat is reading to a group of men dressed in mayoral robes and chains of office
Milkmaid, Cornwall. Early 1900sWoman about to milk a cow. Photographer: Samuel John Govier
Gardeners, Cornwall. Early 1900sThree gardeners stand in a flower bed. Possibly F. Wyatt in Grampound. Photographer: Samuel John Govier
Shoeing a horse, probably Padstow area, Cornwall. Early 1900sA man fits or repairs a shoe on the front hoof of a horse. Photographer: T.H. Williams
Hay wagon, Little Canaan, Kenwyn, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900sA hay wagon being loaded by the ford at Little Canaan, Kenwyn. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
Taking a break at harvest time, Polpenwith, Constantine, Cornwall. Around 1884Croust time for the harvesters and accompanying family group
H. T. P. farm machinery stand, Royal Cornwall Show, Cornwall. 20th centuryHosken, Trevithick and Polkinhorn (H.T.P.) farm machinery stand at the Royal Cornwall Show. Photographer: Unknown
Oxen at work, Mevagissey, Cornwall. 1892Team of eight oxen ploughing at Bodrugan Farm, Mevagissey. Photographer: Samuel John Govier
Haymaking, Cornwall. 1900sFarmworkers using a steam driven threshing machine to make sheaves of hay and build a rick. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
Trotting event, Royal Cornwall Show, Camborne, Cornwall. 1923 or 1927Competitor Black Bess in fine trotting mode, the driver handling the reins in a light-weight carriage. Watched by mass ranks of spectators. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
Royal Cornwall Show, Camborne, Cornwall. 13th-14th June 1923Proud horse King Mitchell and handler, winner of the first prize in Class 59, the Draught Horse category at the Royal Cornwall Show. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
Royal Cornwall Show, Truro, Cornwall. 1919A group stands outside the Cornish Schools Nature Study and Handicrafts display hut at the Royal Cornwall Show, possibly in Truro in 1919. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
Hounds, Scorrier House, Gwennap, Cornwall. Early 1900sA group of hounds outside their kennels with two handlers, probably at Scorrier House near St Day. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
Hay waggon, probably Padstow, Cornwall. Early 1900sA group of women and children sit in a hay waggon with two farm workers behind. Photographer: T.H. Williams
Beehives and beekeepers, unidentified location, Cornwall. Early 1900sTwo men standing against a garden wall with a collection of beehives and a skip for taking swarms. A slate-hung shed can be seen in the background
The Royal Cornwall Show, Camborne, Cornwall. 13th-14th June 1923A shire mare and foal, Chicampton Day Dream, winner of the 1st Prize in Class 56, at the Royal Cornwall Show
The Royal Cornwall Show, Cornwall. Early 1900sA group of people at the Royal Cornwall Show, outside the Cornwall County Farm and Dairy Co-operative Society inquiry office. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
Haymaking, Cornwall. May-June 1916Three men using a horse drawn hayrake to pull hay into winrows or haycocks. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
Hay rick fire, Cornwall. September-early October 1921View from the farmyard of two men standing on top of a burning rick trying to dislodge burning hay with pitch forks. A huge cloud of billowing smoke envelopes the trees beyond