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Progo Beach, St Just in Penwith, Cornwall. Probably early 1900sView of the natural arch at Progo on the north side of Gribba Point. The Brisons can be seen in the distance. Part of the A.K. Hamilton Jenkin collection. Photographer: Unknown
H. T. P. Motors Ltd, Back QuayLorry number CV 5333 is parked on the Lemon Quay side of the River Kenwyn. H.T.P. Motors Ltd. later became the site of the Pannier Market. Photographer: Unknown
Machine shop, H. T. P. Motors Ltd. Back Quay, Truro, Cornwall. 1941Workers in the aircraft component repair department during the Second World War. The workers are thought to be making parts for aircraft wings, probably for Spitfires, in what was the H.T.P
East Pool Mine, Illogan, Cornwall. 1893Cornish miners working at the 180 level. Photographer: John Charles Burrow
Levant Mine, St Just in Penwith, Cornwall. 1896View of the Stamps engine house and a launder supplying water to a waterwheel. Photographer: Unknown
Shirley Cottage, Fore street, Newquay, Cornwall. Probably early 1900sA view of the front of Shirley Cottage from the road. Photographer: Ennor
Lemon Quay from Back Quay, TruroA 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
Levant mine, St Just in Penwith, Cornwall. 1911Distant coastal view of Levant mine. Photographer: Herbert Hughes
Interior of Princes Garage with vehiclesVehicles with the registrations AF 3194, AF 6295, AF 6353, RL 6304 can be seen and two men are standing on the left hand side
DCLI recruiting march, St Just in Penwith, Cornwall. 18th June 1915The 3rd Duke of Cornwalls Light Infantry recruiting march on Friday 18th June 1915. Some soldiers are arresting another who is wearing a top hat. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
Gunwalloe Church Cove, Cornwall. Date unknown but probably early 1900sA view of Gunwalloe Church Cove from the cliffs on the south side. Photographer: Canon Henry Holroyd Mills
Garden at rear of Princes House, Princes Street, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1900A man in a boater hat and apron is mowing the grass with a hand pushed lawn mower. Princes House was built for William Lemon in 1739 by the London architect Thomas Edwards. Photographer: Unknown
Polzeath beach from the south west, St Minver, Cornwall. Around 1930Although the photograph is titled " Across the Beach to Polzeath", it is in fact looking at Pentireglaze, now known as New Polzeath
View across the fields to St Just in Penwith Churchtown, Cornwall. Early 1900sA view across the fields at St Just in Penwith Churchtown from the south west with the church on the far right and Carrallack Villa in the centre. Photographer: Unknown
Interior of Princes Garage with vehicles and workersEx War Department trucks are being renovated and a van with the registration AF 7031 can be seen on the left hand side
Machine shop, H. T. P. Motors Ltd. Back Quay, Truro, Cornwall. 1941Workers in the aircraft component repair department during the Second World War. The photograph shows the workers making aircraft wings, probably for Spitfires, in what was the H.T.P
Geevor Mine, Pendeen, St Just in Penwith, Cornwall. Around 1925Surface view looking seaward from Victory shaft, towards the treatment works on the cliff edge. Photographer: Unknown
Dolcoath Mine, Camborne, Cornwall. 1893The Man Engine at 234 fathoms level below adit, in 1893. The man engine went down to the 314 fathom level
The beach, Perranporth, Perranzabuloe, Cornwall. Around 1920sFour surfers with boards on the beach. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
Levant mine, St Just in Penwith, Cornwall. Late 1800sView of the Levant mine, looking towards Pendeen, before the building of the lighthouse. An old beam winding house can be seen in the centre foreground. Photographer: Unknown
The Circus, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900sElephants walking down St Marys Street, Truro escorted by a mounted policeman. Crowds stand on the pavement and a group of boys walk along with the elephants
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
Tucking Pilchards at Cadgwith, Cornwall. Late 1800sCadgwith harbour with fishermen, fishing boats and a tucking net full of pilchards. Photographer: Unknown
Surfers on the beach, Perranporth, Perranzabuloe, Cornwall. 1920sEight surfers posing with boards on the beach. Retreat Rocks are in the background. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
Surfers on the beach, Perranporth, Perranzabuloe, Cornwall. Probably June 1922Two young men and three young ladies posed with surf boards on the beach at Perranporth. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
A Musical Club, Artist UnknownWatercolour by an unknown artist depicting a musical evening in Truro on 8th November 1808, including what is believed to be the only known portrait of Joseph Emidy
Porthleven, Cornwall. 1914-1918Porthleven fishermen in their boat by Newlyn Harbour wall. All aged over 70, they returned to fishing during the manpower shortage in the First World War. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
St Agnes, Cornwall. Around 1900Unidentified schooners below winding gear in Trevaunance Harbour. Photographer: Unknown
Malpas Ferry looking towards Ferryside Cottage and the Ferry House on the St Michael Penkivel sideThe ferry boat Leslie, licensed to carry eleven passengers, sits just offshore and a woman and two men are by another boat onshore. The man on the right is possibly photographer, John Charles Burrow
Levant Mine, St Just in Penwith, Cornwall. 11th July 1894Tramming with a pit pony at the 278 fathoms main tramming level
Dolcoath Mine, Camborne, Cornwall. 1831Engraving " Dolcoath Copper Mine" of 1831 from Cornwall Illustrated showing the 76" engine house with capstan alongside, together with a launder and bal maidens
Dolcoath Mine, Camborne, Cornwall. Early 1900sView of Williams shaft headgear built in 1894. Dolcoath Mine, Camborne, Cornwall. Photographer: John Charles Burrow
Longships lighthouse, Cornwall. Early 1900sLongships from nearby rocks. A man is seated in the foreground. Photographer: Unknown
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
Preparing for the third Royal Party descent of inclined shaftThe Prince and Princess of Wales, later to become King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra, were in the first skip to descend the inclined Boscawen Shaft
Truro railway station, Cornwall. Between 1904-1912A view of the station from the footbridge with the locomotive Tasmania, Bulldog class 3457. Originally built in January 1904 she was renumbered in 1912 to 3395
Horse bus, Coinagehall Street, Helston. Cornwall. Around 1900The Helston, Cury, Mullion horse bus, named " Fairy". Thomas John Pascoe is seated on the top far right, he was born at Trewennack on 19.8.1872 and died at Trewennack on 19.9 1943
Reverend Hawkers Hut, Morwenstow, Cornwall. 9th July 1913A man inside Hawkers Hut on the cliffs close to Sharpnose Point, about a mile from Morwenstow. It was built by the eccentric clergyman, poet and antiquarian Robert Stephen Hawker (1803-1875)
The third Royal Party descends the inclined shaftThe Prince and Princess of Wales, later to become King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra, were in the first skip to descend the inclined Boscawen Shaft
Cape Cornwall, St Just in Penwith, Cornwall. Around 1890Hand coloured glass lantern slide showing Cape Cornwall from the NE side, above Porth Ledden (Porthledden). Wheal Call Counthouse can be seen on the left
Bojewyan Mens Institute, Ponds Hill, near Pendeen, St Just in Penwith, Cornwall. 1966The Working Mens Institute was housed in an early 20th century simple block work outbuilding (little more than a shed). Photographer: Charles Woolf
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
Headland Hotel, Newquay, Cornwall. Early 1900sA general view of the south side of the Headland Hotel Newquay. The Headland Hotel is a Grade II listed building
Wheal Call Count House looking west from Porth LeddenA 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
Obby Oss Mask, Padstow, Cornwall, EnglandMasks such as these are used in the Padstow Obby Oss May Day celebrations. It is worn during a dance that celebrates the coming of Spring
Reen Manor, Perranzabuloe, Cornwall. 1920sSide view of the Grade II listed Reen Manor. The building is probably late Medieval and extended in the 17th century. It has a datestone of 1656 and the initials E.C. (for Edward Cottey)
Firefighters, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. September 1991Lostwithiel firefighters gather for the retirement of three of their number in 1991
Coastguard cottages, St Just in Penwith Churchtown, Cornwall. Early 1900sCoastguard cottages with a White Ensign flying on the flagpole at the New Downs end of the town
Royal Party descent of inclined shaftThe Prince and Princess of Wales, later to become King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra, are pictured in the first skip to descend the inclined Boscawen Shaft down to the 235 fathom level
Angwin Brothers butchers shop, Market Square, St Just in Penwith, Cornwall. 1967A view of the butchers shop in Market Square (or Commercial Square). The building was once the Capital and Counties Bank. Photographer: Charles Woolf
Captain Philip Richards house Riverside House Gweek, Cornwall. Possibly early 1910sThe house of Captain Philip Richards, built around 1890 and later called Riverside House, with an unidentified topsail schooner at the quay
Dolcoath Mine, Camborne, Cornwall. 1890sDolcoath Spallers and Bal Maidens. The mine captain, sitting at the front on the right, is believed to be Mr Thomas. Photographer: Unknown
Trewirgie House, Redruth, Cornwall. 1896Two ladies, presumably members of the Jenkin family, standing in the porch
East Pool Mine, Illogan, Cornwall. 1893Under-hand stoping at the 170 level. The miner on the left is using a pick while to his right two pares are boring holes for blasting
General View, Dolcoath Mine, Camborne. Early 1900sGeneral view looking east with the Eastern shaft cutting the skyline in the centre. Photographer: John Charles Burrow
Building the HTP warehouse on Malpas Road, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1911Warehouse being built for HTP (Hosken, Trevithick and Polkinhorn), who were agricultural and grain merchants
Penny Farthing Cyclists, Fowey, Cornwall. August 1992Approaching the Bodinnick Ferry are these penny farthing cyclists en route for Plymouth to raise funds for Macmillan Nursing Charity
Levant mine, St Just in Penwith, Cornwall. 1890sA group of boys in front of a of set of 32 visible Cornish stamps heads which are being driven by a rotative beam engine. There would have probably been 64 heads in complete set
Dolcoath Mine, Camborne, Cornwall. Probably 1890sThe photograph shows a group of men waiting to go underground. The man on the right with the white coat is probably the lander or banksman
Tregaseal (Tregeseal) and the Foundry from Nancherrow HillA general view of Tregaseal (Tregeseal) looking up the valley with the foundry buildings in the middle ground of the picture. Holmans Iron Foundry was built in 1834
View looking down Nancherrow Hill to Tregaseal (Tregeseal)A policeman, pony and trap and a young woman are coming up the hill. Photographer: Unknown
Prussia Cove, St Hilary, Cornwall. 1890sBessys Cove, also known as Prussia Cove, showing the house of John Carter prior to its demolition in 1906
Bus outside the Commercial Hotel, St Just in Penwith, Cornwall. Early 1900sA Great Western Railway open-top double-decker bus outside the Commercial Hotel. The bus has external steps and three men are boarding the upper deck
Levant Mine, St Just in Penwith, Cornwall. October 1919General view of Levant Mine, taken on the Tuesday after the disaster of 21st October 1919 in which 31 miners were killed
Levant Mine, St Just in Penwith, Cornwall. 1919Group of miners waiting for news after the disaster of 21st October 1919, Levant Mine, St Just in Penwith, Cornwall in which 31 miners were killed
Levant Mine, St Just in Penwith, Cornwall. 1919A crowd at the top of the skip shaft after the Levant mining disaster on 21 October 1919. The man engine in the shaft collapsed, killing 31 men
West End, Redruth, Cornwall. Early 1900sOn the corner is the outfitters shop belonging to H.W. Rippon (late J. Evans & Co.). Part of the A.K. Hamilton Jenkin collection. Photographer: Unknown
River Gannel, Newquay, Cornwall. 24th June 1910A general view over the River Gannel, Newquay, with the Corisande Hotel in the middle distance. The photographers are in the foreground. Photographer: Herbert Hughes
Vivian Terrace, Falmouth Road, Truro, Cornwall. Probably early 20th centuryA view of Vivian Terrace looking towards the Lander Monument in Lemon Street. There is a man on a bicycle riding in the road and a horse-drawn milk cart with churns is waiting outside one house
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
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
Mullion Cove (Porth Mellin), Mullion, Cornwall. 13th June 1908Fishermen with nets and lobster pots by an open boat on the beach. The older man is holding up a lobster for the photographer, while the younger man is seated on a pot and checking the nets
Liskeard and Looe Railway StaffThis staff photograph was taken outside the doors of the wagon repair works at Moorswater in December 1908
William Matthews, champion Cornish wrestler. 1911William Matthews, champion wrestler (left) with an unknown man, thought perhaps to be Dave Emmett. Nicknamed Piper, Matthews is wearing the presentation belt he won in 1911
Cornish wrestling group, Randfontein, Transvaal, South Africa. Around 1900Cornish wrestlers, officials, trophies and prizes pictured outside what appears to be the Transvaal miners sports clubhouse
Levant Mine, St Just in Penwith, Cornwall. 1890sGroup of miners working under the sea at Levant mine, sinking a winze or sub shaft. Probably Photographer: John Charles Burrow
Levant Mine, St Just in Penwith, Cornwall. 11th (?) July, 1894Group of 29 miners posed underground at the 278 fathom level. The majority of the miners are wearing felt hats, either with the brim intact or with the brim removed
Trevone Bay, Padstow, Cornwall. Probably 1930sA view, looking towards Roundhole Point, of people on the beach. Photographer: Unknown
Polruan, Lanteglos by Fowey Cornwall. 1904This view of Polruan was taken from the window of Fowey Hotel and shows the village on the hillside with the Fowey Estuary in the foreground. A small sailing boat is amongst the vessels on the river
Looking west down Truck Hill, Probus, Cornwall. 1900sA view from Fore Street, looking west down Truck Hill. A lady stands in the road holding a baby while two others pose for the camera
General view of Port Gaverne from the Port Isaac road, St Endellion, Cornwall. 1906A view downhill to the beach and village with boats hauled up on to the beach. Bathing huts can also be seen
Mitchell Hill Terrace, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900sView looking down Mitchell Hill Terrace in winter. Photographer: Arthur Philp
Wheal Providence mine, Carbis Bay, Cornwall. Probably 1880s after the mine closedSurface view of Wheal Providence mine showing a group of engine houses and buildings. The mine closed in 1877