Helston Collection

Horse bus, Coinagehall Street, Helston. Cornwall. Around 1900
The 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

Cunnacks Tannery, Helston, Cornwall. October 1883
In the top hat is George James Cunnack (1823-1911), senior partner in this firm of tanners and curriers trading as G.J. Cunnack & Sons. Far left of the picture is Francis Henry Cunnack (1861-1936)

Loe Pool, Helston, Cornwall. 1920s
A 64 gun frigate was wrecked here in 1782. Glass lantern slide from a lecture, entitled Some Historic Cornish Beauty Spots, given by Cornishman and amateur photographer, Major Arthur William Gill

Grylls Memorial Gate, Helston, Cornwall. Early 1900s
Humphrey Millet-Grylls monument, erected in 1834, lower end of Coinagehall Street and at the entrance to the Bowling Green

Furry Dance (Flora Day), Helston, Cornwall. Early 1900s
The 12 o clock dance (main dance of the day); with dancers in full flow in their formal dress and finery, possibly in Dr Michaels garden after dancing through the streets and in and out of houses

Furry Dance (Flora Day), Helston, Cornwall. Early 1900s
Helston Town Band on parade, leading the 12 o clock dance, the main dance of the day, formal dress and finery on display. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan

Dignitaries at the Cornwall County Fire Brigade annual demonstration, Helston, Cornwall. 19th August 1913
The Mayor with the fire officer and dignitaries in formal attire, outside the Guildhall. The Cornish Bank is in the background. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan

Loe Pool, Helston, Cornwall. 1899
Penrose Walk, looking down the lane to a gate and fence. Photographer: Herbert Hughes

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