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Mayor Making, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. May 1986The Mayor of Lostwithiel, Ida (Liz) Keast, pictured with the Mace and Oar used on ceremonial occasions and carried by the Town Sergeant and Sergeant at Arms
Imperial Service Medal presentation to Bruce Netherton at Restormel Castle, Lanlivery Parish, Cornwall. June 1989Bruce Netherton, centre, accompanied by his wife Florence, receives the Imperial Service Medal from Beric Morley, Regional Director English Heritage
Firefighters, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. September 1991Lostwithiel firefighters gather for the retirement of three of their number in 1991. Standing, from left to right: Terry Sandercock, Karl Bowden, Francis Doney, Neil Savage, Malcolm Hicks
Lostwithiel Bridge, North Street, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. 1914A view of the bridge from the south side. The bridge over the River Fowey is described in British Listed Buildings as mid 15th century, with additional flood arch of 18th century and later repairs
Lostwithiel History, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. May 1989Local historian, Donald Dunkley, explains details of the Lostwithiel town plate in the Mayors Parlour. Listening intently are members of the Cornwall Historical Families Association
Mayor Making, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. May 1988The newly installed Mayor of Lostwithiel, Dennis Hutchings. Councillor Hutchings served in 1988 and 1989, and was Mayor when HM The Queen visited the town in 1989. Photographer: Jonathan Barker
River Widening, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. September 1992River widening work on the River Fowey, just below Coulson Park at Lostwithiel, saw barges with cages of stones, cranes, diggers
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
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. It toured 17 schools in Cornwall
Taprell House Opening, North Street, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. May 1993Over 50 members of the Taprell family from America, Australia, Switzerland and Britain gathered for the opening of their forebears refurbished house in Lostwithiel
Tin Bound March, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. March 1993John Saundry (in checked shirt) accompanied by his son Tristan, and around 30 fellow marchers, proclaims a piece of land in Tanhouse Road tin bound
19th Century Barge, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. September 1992River widening work on the River Fowey, just below Coulson Park at Lostwithiel, unearthed a 19th century barge buried in the river bank
Royal British Legion, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. November 1992The Royal British Legion Womens section of the Mid-Cornwall Group commemorated their diamond jubilee in Lostwithiel. Formed on the evening of November 2nd 1932 by 34 women who got together in
Fred Trull, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. June 1990
Limekiln, Quay Street, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. 1980A general view of the limekiln. The Grade II listed limekiln is thought to date from the early-mid 19th century. Building work is underway and the store
The Old Grammar School, Queen Street, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. 18th April 1965The photograph shows the front elevation of the Grammar School in a dilapidated condition after years of neglect. Situated on Queen Street is a granite facade on which there is the Coat of Arms of
Football Team, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. November 1992Lostwithiel Football Clubs new strip, sponsored by the Earl of Chatham pub, with balls sponsored by the Globe Inn. Back row, from left to right: Nick Coon, Jock, Andy Annear, Dave Swiggs
Artist James Foot, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. May 1992The watercolour artist James Foot during an exhibition of his work at the Dower House Gallery, owned by Jude Martelli. James attended Falmouth Art College, after Fowey School
St Winnow Church of England Primary School, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. June 1991t Winnow Church of England Primary School
Carnival Entries, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. July 1990First prize in the walking tableaux entries was this group from Collamere Nursing Home in the town. Photographer: Jonathan Barker
Restormel Castle, Lanlivery Parish, Cornwall. 1914A man standing on the bridge over the castle moat just outside the gatehouse. Restormel Castle is a well preserved example of a circular shell keep
Cyclists, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. June 1991
Young Farmers Club, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. March 1991The committee and members of Lostwithiel Young Farmers at the 54th annual dinner dance held at the Restormel Lodge Hotel. Seated from left to right: Steven Kendall, Guest Speaker; Kathy Brown
Artist Don Breckon, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. July 1991Renowned railway artist Don Breckon at work in his studio in Lostwithiel. Dedicated to getting the detail precise, every painting is a complete story and social history
Church Organ Dismantling, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. December 1991Dismantling the organ at St Bartholomews Church, Lostwithiel, is David Gridley of Lance Foy Organ Builders, Perranwell, Truro
Trabant Car, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. September 1991Dirk Krueger and Andrea Bein, students from the former East Germany, travelled to Cornwall in their 1975 Trabant which is thought to be the least environmentally friendly car ever produced
Aircraft Crash, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. September 1991The remains of a two seater Cessna 150 Aerobat aircraft which crashed near the road between Lostwithiel and Couchs Mill. The pilot, Lionel Burrows, and his passenger escaped with minor injuries
Jamboree Scouts, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. July 1991Three scouts from the Lostwithiel area will be staying in the homes of Japanese and Korean scouts when they attend the World Scout Jamboree in Korea
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
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
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. Residents at Glentworth Terrace have made numerous complaints about heavy
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
Gordon Faddy, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. December 1993Gordon Faddy, who works as a fundraiser at Churchtown Farm Field Studies Centre in Lanlivery, gets ready to the represent the South West at a special session for the disabled at the European
Bridge Strengthening, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. January 1993Bridge strengthening work is undertaken on the bridge carrying the A390 road over the River Fowey at Lostwithiel. The work, costing £ 109, 000
Coulson Park Flood, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. September 1993A van from T.J. Brent, which is involved in river and road widening work in Coulson Park makes its way gingerly during the 5.9 metres high tide which caused flooding in the park
Library Opening, Taprell House, North Street, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. April 1993The official opening ceremony of the new library in Lostwithiel was performed by Barbara Spring (left), chairman of the Library, Arts and Records committee of Cornwall County Council
Methodist Church Opening, North Street, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. February 1993After closing the Bank Chapel in Queen Street in 1988, the towns Methodists had no church of their own. However they now have a new chapel within the walls of the refurbished Taprell House
Carnival Mayor Kidnap, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. July 1993Lostwithiel Mayor, Warren Nicholls, was given special protection when he visited fete day on King George V playing fields, after rumours of a kidnap circulated
Lostwithiel Under 14 Football Team, Cornwall. February 1992The Lostwithiel Under 14 Football Team in their new kit sponsored by MPL Cars, a newly formed business in the town. The team plays in the Bodmin and District League
Bell-ringing Presentation, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. February 1992Simon Brewer (4th from right), who has served 40 years a a bell-ringer at St Bartholomews Church, Lostwithiel, was presented with a clock-barometer by his colleagues
Music Shop Noise, Queen Street, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. April 1992Michael Ransley, who owns instrument making premises in Queen Street, has been forced to move out because of constant road works outside his shop
English Civil War Society, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. April 1992Col. Fred Polfrey, left, helps Lostwithiel Mayor, John Reed, inspect the soldiers of Lord Hoptons Regiment of Foote when the group visited the town
Tree Measurement, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. May 1992Restormel Council officer, Stan Burstow, measuring Lostwithiels Tulip Tree, situated at the bottom of Tanhouse Road. It was thought to be the tallest in Britain however at 88ft it was compared with a
Cornwall Modelling Society, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. June 1992John Wilkes, from Redruth, with his replica model of the Cornwall First Air Ambulance. The Modelling Society, who held their exhibition in Lostwithiel Community Centre
Rotary Club Exchange, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. June 1992Lostwithiel Rotary Club sponsored two young women from the town on a youth study exchange to Moscow, Russia. 16 year old Jo Barker
Scout Camp, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. September 1992Off on a joint adventure weekend are Lostwithiel Scouts and Lostwithiel Army Cadets. The groups went to Bodmin Moor accompanied by, in the back row, Sgt Penny Rowe
Rotary President, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. July 1992The retiring President of Lostwithiel Rotary Club, Roddy Macdonald, (left) hands over the chain of office to solicitor, Richard Jones, the new president for the year. Photographer: Jonathan Barker
North Street, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. 1966North Street, on a sunny day. A view looking down towards the junction with Monmouth Lane. The junction with Church lane is on the right just before the parked cars
Fore Street, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. 1966A view of Fore Street on a sunny day, looking up towards the junction with Queen Street. Signage on the buildings includes M. Ead, Liddicoat, Whiteway, Pascal s, Ivy Leaf Cafe and Lloyds Bank
Cattle market, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. 1973A view of the cattle market when empty. The cattle market was situated off North Street in an area now occupied the town car park, which is entered from Restormel Road
Freemasons Hall, formerly the Convocation Hall of the Duchy Palace, Quay Street, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. Early 1900sA view of Freemasons Hall, also known as Duchy Palace, Stannary Palace and Shire Hall, from the corner of Quay Street and Fore Street
Garden Show, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. September 1992Val Strout (left), chair of the Lostwithiel Garden Society, discusses with Liz Thomas, Head of St Winnow School, the finer points of some dahlia blooms at the societys annual show
Artists at Dower House Gallery, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. November 1992Artist, Jane Beattie, and sculptor, Ernie Alma, held a joint exhibition at the Dower House Gallery, Lostwithiel, owned by Jude Martelli. Photographer: Jonathan Barker
Drilling Work, River Fowey, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. May 1992A train loaded with clay wagons on the Lostwithiel to Fowey branch line, as drilling work progresses to determine the strength of the river bed alongside Pill Walk. Photographer: Jonathan Barker
Jude Martelli, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. November 1992Jude Martelli, owner of the Dower House Gallery in Lostwithiel, holds a sculpture by Ernie Alma who was exhibiting at the gallery
Cricketer Ian Botham, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. October 1992Test cricketer Ian Botham arrived in Lostwithiel, having walked from Truro, as part of his South Coast Walk in aid of Leukaemia Research
Fire Station, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. 31st October 1992
Restormel Castle Tour, Lanlivery Parish, Cornwall. October 1992Dr Peter Herring, a member of the Cornwall Archaelogical Unit (centre with camera) with some of the 35 people who came to listen to him explaining the history of Restormel Castle
Golf Club Opens, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. April 1991After opening the new Lostwithiel Golf and Country Club, the towns Mayor, John Reed, tried his swing on the course, watched by Martin Hammond, Course Professional, and Robin Stephens
Gumbo Flyers, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. July 1991A new group in Lostwithiel playing the Cajun and Zydeco music of Louisiana, USA, had their first outing at the Globe Inn, Lostwithiel, on carnival night, to foot-thumping acclaim
Pigeon Racers, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. September 1991Father and son team of pigeon racers Paul (left) and Alan Crago of Lostwithiel with the 30 plus trophies won in the past year
Wedding Reunion, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. September 1991Couples married in St Bartholomew Church, Lostwithiel, over the last 60 years gathered to attend a marriage reunion service conducted by Rev Alex Allardice, pictured far left with his wife Liz
John o Groats Cyclist, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. May 1991
NFU Farmwatch, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. March 1991Lostwithiel Community PC Martin Bennett helps Bill Clarke of Grey Mare Farm fix signs to his farm buildings at the launch of the Farmwatch scheme
Remembrance Day, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. November 1991Lostwithiel mayor, John Reed, and macebearers lead the procession, at the bottom of Fore Street, from the church to the war memorial during the Remembrance Day commemoration
Flooding, North Street, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. October 1983A mother, Georgina Rule, is rescued from her house by her son, Richard, in North Street, Lostwithiel. The town floods fairly often
Football Team, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. September 1993Lostwithiel Adult football team for 1993-1994 season, sponsored by the Globe Inn, are standing back row, from left to right: Tony Avis, Nick Coon, Ian Cocks, Andy Annear, Martin Rugg
Football Team, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. September 1993Lostwithiel U-15s football team for the 1993-1994 season, sponsored by The Tawny Owl Restaurant, are standing, back row from left to right: Dave Mason
Coulson Park Flood, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. September 1993Water spreads across Coulson Park from a 5.9 metre high tide. Although the flood affected the park area, the parts of the town which traditionally are prone to flooding on this occasion were fine
Taprell House Opening, North Street, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. April 1993Architect of the recently refurbished Taprell House, John Carter (right) points out features of the building to members of the town council
Taprell House Opening, North Street, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. May 1993Lostwithiel Mayor, Warren Nicholls, welcomes around 50 members of the Taprell family from America, Australia, Switzerland and Britain to the opening of the refurbished Taprell House
Methodist Church Opening, North Street, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. February 1993
Library Opening, Taprell House, North Street, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. April 1993Lostwithiel resident Bert Lane was the first borrower from the towns new library, situated in refurbished Taprell House. Handing over the books was senior library assistant, Janet Simon
Tin Bound March, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. March 1993Tristan Saundry leading a march through Lostwithiel streets to the field just outside the town where his father, John, (centre, in checked shirt) proclaimed the land tin bound
19th century Barge, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. September 1992River widening work on the River Fowey, just below Coulson Park at Lostwithiel, unearthed a 19th century barge buried in the river bank
Tree Measurement, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. May 1992Restormel Council officers, Stan Burstow and Gerry Brain, measuring Lostwithiels Tulip Tree, situated at the bottom of Tanhouse Road
