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Steeplejack, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. June 1990Dave Dawson of Port Isaac inspects finials and other stonework on the spire of St Bartholomews Church, Lostwithiel. Mr Dawson was a member of the long established Dawson family of steeplejacks who
Tree Planting, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. December 1989The last event of Lostwithiels 800th anniversary year of being granted town charter, was the planting of a tree in the grounds of the Community Centre
Scouts, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. September 1990
Petition Presentation, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. March 1990Leading Liberal Democrats politicians receive a petition to remove the Dairy Crest creamery tower from the centre of Lostwithiel
Kneehigh Theatre, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. March 1990The Kneehigh Theatre Company performed, for one night only, Boris Howarths The Last Voyage of Long John Silver in Lostwithiel Community Centre. Back row: Jo Gulliver, Alan Kennedy and Giles King
Rotary Club Presidency Handover, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. July 1990Martin Austen (left), the outgoing President of the Rotary Club of Lostwithiel, hands over the chain of office to Chris Jewels
Pat Kerr, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. August 1990After opening the Lostwithiel Church Fete, orphanage founder, Pat Kerr, was presented with scroll in recognition of her work
Lostwithiel Town Band, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. July 1989Lostwithiel Town Band performing during Carnival Week in the towns Coulson Park. The band performs at various events in the town including the Christmas pageant, Remembrance Day and civic parades
Rotary Club Presidency Handover, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. July 1989Alan Terry (left) hands over the Presidency of Lostwithiel Rotary Club to Martin Austen (right). The club organises various charitable events including the annual Town Carnival Week
Can Can Dancers, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. March 1990An evening of song and dance held in Lostwithiel church hall culminated in a Folies Bergere routine by St Mabyn Young Farmers
Michael Ransley, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. January 1990Michael Ransley, Lostwithiel instrument maker, works on a copy of a recorder from the sixteenth century. The London College of Music have commissioned him to create four Renaissance recorders
Recycling Bank, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. March 1990The first can recycling bank in Lostwithiel is opened by the Mayor Dennis Hutchings, along with Richard Bower MBE and Marian Chanter, environmentalist, with her daughter, Emily
Pilgrimage, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. September 1988Meeting by the River Fowey in Lostwithiel are Bredereth Sen Jago an association formed to follow and publicise the old pilgrim routes through Cornwall, before setting off on a tour of the town
Beating the Bounds, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. May 2000Setting off through Coulson Park, to Beat the Bounds of Lostwithiel, this group will walk to all the boundary stones of the borough, about 17 miles, where John Pegg
Beating the Bounds, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. May 2000About to set off to Beat the Bounds of Lostwithiel, this group has met at the bottom of Fore Street near the Duchy Palace
Fun Run, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. October 1989Started by the Mayoress of Lostwithiel, Dawn Hutchings, the charity fun run organised by the community centre is underway. Almost 100 local people of all ages took part in the 3 mile race
Fairy Queen, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. July 1985The Lostwithiel Carnival Fairy Queen and attendants with the Mayor Gwen Powell-Jones. The mayor is accompanied by her son and escort, Richard
Medieval Musicians, Restormel Castle, Lanlivery Parish, Cornwall. September 1990Hautbois, musicians Rick and Helen (Nellie) Heavisides, demonstrate and play medieval music on period instruments during a four day stay at Restormel Castle
Mayor Making, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. May 2000The whole Lostwithiel Town Council at the Mayor Choosing for Councillor John Pegg. Mr Pegg was Mayor in 2000 and 2001. Back row, from left to right: Jonathan Abbiss
Mayor Making, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. May 1997The whole Lostwithiel Town Council at the Mayor Choosing for Councillor John Andrew. Mr Andrew was Mayor in 1996 and 1997
Mayor Making, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. May 1998The civic party at the Mayor Choosing for Jeanne Jones. Mrs Jones was Mayor in 1998 and 1999. From left to right: Jonathan Abbiss, Town Sergeant; Fran Dennison, Town Clerk; Julia Parfitt
Mayor Making, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. May 1990The civic party after the Mayor Making ceremony for Councillor John Reed. From left to right: Bill Doe, Town Sergeant; Dawn Hutchings, Deputy Mayoress; Dennis Hutchings, Mayor; Fran Dennison
Mayor Making, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. May 1990The new Mayor of Lostwithiel John Reed with his wife Jill, and two Honoured Burgesses of the town Paul Brewer (left) and Ricky Isaacs. Councillor Reed served for two terms as mayor, in 1990 and 1991
Mayor Making, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. May 1994The new Mayor and Mayoress of Lostwithiel, George and Wendy Stuchbery. Councillor Stuchbery served as Mayor in 1994 and 1995. Photographer: Jonathan Barker
Honoured Burgess, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. May 2000Created Honoured Burgesses of Lostwithiel were Rob Peareth, Ricky Isaacs and Paul Brewer. The three are long-standing members of the town council
Mayor Making, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. May 1994The Civic Party after the Mayor Making ceremony for George Stuchbery. From left to right: Bill Doe, Town Sergeant; Fran Dennison, Town Clerk; Wendy Stuchbery, Mayoress; George Stuchbery
Mayor Making, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. May 1996George Stuchbery, dressed in the robes of deputy mayor, with his wife Wendy. Councillor Stuchbery served as mayor of Lostwithiel in 1994 and 1995 and as deputy mayor from 1996 to 1997
Deputy Mayor, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. May 1996George Stuchbery, dressed in the robes of deputy mayor, with his wife Wendy. Councillor Stuchbery served as mayor of Lostwithiel in 1994 and 1995 and as deputy mayor from 1996 to 1997
Lostwithiel Band, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. November 1989The combined St Pinnock and Lostwithiel Bands after they won their section of the South West Brass Band championships held in Paignton, Devon
Mayor Making, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. May 1992The new mayor of Lostwithiel, Warren Nicholls, with his wife Helen, after the Mayor Making ceremony held in the Guildhall. The mayor opted to hold his reception in the Community Centre
Mayor Making, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. May 1998The new Mayor of Lostwithiel, Jeanne Jones, after her installation ceremony which took place in the Guildhall. Councillor Jones served as Mayor in 1998 and 1999. Photographer: Jonathan Barker
Mayor Making, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. May 2000The new Mayor of Lostwithiel, John Pegg, after his installation ceremony which took place in the Guildhall. Councillor Pegg served as Mayor in 2000 and 2001. Photographer: Jonathan Barker
Mayor Making, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. May 2000The new Mayor of Lostwithiel, John Pegg, with the civic party. From left to right: Jonathan Abbiss, Town Sergeant; Reverend Fred Stevens, Mayors Chaplain; Wendy Stuchbery, Deputy Mayoress
Mayor Making, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. May 1996The new Mayor of Lostwithiel, John Andrew, photographed after the Mayor Making ceremony, which took place in the Guildhall. Mr Andrew served as mayor in 1996 and 1997. Photographer: Jonathan Barker
Mayor Making, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. May 1996The Mayor Making ceremony to install John Andrew as the new Mayor of Lostwithiel. From left to right: Jonathan Abbiss, Town Sergeant; Reverend Alex Allardice, Mayors Chaplain; Fran Dennison
Mayor Making, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. May 1996Jonathan Abbiss, Town Sergeant, with Andrew Daniell, Sergeant at Mace, during the Mayor Making ceremony to install Mayor John Andrew. Mr Abbiss had recently taken over from Bill Doe as town sergeant
Mugs, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. May 1989Two drinking mugs were produced to commemorate Lostwithiel 800, the 800th anniversary of granting of the towns charter. The mug on the left was made by John Webb who has a pottery studio in the town
St John Ambulance dedication ceremony, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. May 1988The dedication of Lostwithiel Q Divisions replacement ambulance took place on The Parade. Included in the ceremony were Commander of St John, Christopher Petherick; Lostwithiel Superintendent
Mayor Making, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. May 1984The Mayor of Lostwithiel, Gwen Powell-Jones, pictured with the Mace and Oar used on ceremonial occasions and carried by the Town Sergeant and Sergeant at Arms
Silver coins, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. May 1989The commemorative coin struck to celebrate Lostwithiel 800; the 800 years since the granting of the town charter. It is the size of the silver penny in circulation in 1189
Town Plate collection, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. May 1989The Town Plate collection held by Lostwithiel town council, comprising silver plates, chargers, goblets and jugs. The items are displayed to the public on civic occasions
Milk Factory, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. September 1987Robert Hicks (left), MP for South East Cornwall, is shown around the Lostwithiel Milk Factory by General Manager Bill Martin. Mr Hicks, later knighted, represented the constituency from 1974 to 1997
Mayor Making, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. May 1988The newly installed Mayor of Lostwithiel with other dignitaries. From left to right: Bill Doe, Town Sergeant; Dawn Hutchings, Mayoress; Dennis Hutchings, Mayor; Ida Keast, Deputy Mayoress; Rod Keast
Cornish Marathon, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. September 1985Winners of the second Cornish Marathon from Saltash to Lostwithiel. The fastest man to complete the course was Richard Kohler from Germany (centre) with a time of 2:40:14
Cornish Evening, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. September 1989A celebration evening of all things Cornish was organised by, from left to right: Margaret Parkyn, Edna Collins and Rachel John
Milk Factory, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. September 1987Robert Hicks (right), MP for South East Cornwall, is shown around the Lostwithiel Dairy Crest Milk Factory by General Manager Bill Martin
Marian Chanter, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. December 1987Marian Chanter with the trophies she won as the National Champion of the Krypton Factor, a challenging quiz programme on ITV
Crane, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. November 1988A crane blocks Fore Street, Lostwithiel, as repairs are made to the roof of the Lloyds Bank building in the town. The work was undertaken on a Sunday morning
Millstone, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. July 1987Cornwall Council employees, on clearing a gully in Tanhouse Road, unearthed a 5 feet diameter millstone. The clearing of the gully will hopefully prevent further flooding to Queen Street at
Town Crier, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. May 1988Lostwithiels Town Crier, Bill Doe, telling the people of the town of an event, on this occasion an auction organised by Playgroup
Pupils travel to school in a Rolls Royce, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. September 1989Off to Fowey School in style aboard a Rolls Royce are these five pupils from Lostwithiel. At an auction of promises at the Community Centre their parents bought a pledge from David Williams of
Fire station open day, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. September 1985Five youngsters explore Lostwithiels fire engine during an open day held at the fire station, which was sited at the bottom of Bodmin Hill before moving to a new site at the old cattle market site
French wine workers, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. May 1986Representatives of the Gueval Wine Factory in Pleyber-Christ, Lostwithiels twin town, being shown around the Guildhall. The welcoming group on the left comprises Vic May
Any Questions radio programme, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. June 1989BBC Radio 4s long-running programme Any Questions set up their stall in Lostwithiel Community Centre. From left to right, the team consisted of: Jim Sillars, Scottish Nationalist Party; Kate Hoey
Paddy Ashdowns visit, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. March 1988Leader of the Liberal Democrats, Paddy Ashdown, paid a visit to Lostwithiel and helps Mary and Jean Pearce across the busy A390 road, which runs through the centre of town
Paddy Ashdowns visit, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. March 1988Leader of the Liberal Democrats, Paddy Ashdown, pays a flying visit to Lostwithiel and has a go on the balance beam at the towns playground. Photographer: Jonathan Barker
HM The Queens visit, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. June 1989On the day of the visit of HM The Queen, a free tea was laid on for pensioners and children, with plenty of entertainment available including local performer and one man band Chucklefoot
HM The Queens visit, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. June 1989On the day of the visit of HM The Queen, a camellia shrub was planted to commemorate the event. Present at the planting are, from left to right: Dennis Hutchings, Lostwithiel Mayor; M
HM The Queens visit, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. May 1989In celebration of the visit to Lostwithiel by HM The Queen in June, St Winnow Church of England Primary School drew an impression of the towns main street
Lostwithiel Twinning Association 10th birthday celebrations, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. May 1989The St Austell branch of the West Country Embroiderers present an embroidered picture to Lostwithiel Twinning Association, as part of the associations 10th birthday celebrations
Mayors Parlour, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. May 1989On show in the Mayors Parlour is the towns plate and other official treasures including the oar and town sergeants mace, used on ceremonial occasions. Photographer: Jonathan Barker
Tourist Information Centre, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. June 1986Staff at the Lostwithiel Tourist Information Centre, housed in the Community Centre, were praised as outstanding by visiting holidaymakers resulting in an article
St Winnow Church of England Primary School, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. May 1989Children at St Winnow Church of England Primary School are each presented with a commemorative mug to celebrate the 800th anniversary of the town receiving its charter
Flooding, Queen Street, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. November 1986Clearing up after flooding affected Queen Street, Lostwithiel. The leat which runs beside and underneath Tanhouse Road and South Street to the River Fowey was blocked with silt
Flooding, Queen Street, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. November 1986The aftermath of the floods in Queen Street, Lostwithiel, resulted in a group meeting to investigate the problem. At the corner of Tanhouse Road and Queen Street are (from left to right)
Gorsedh Kernow Bardic ceremony, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. September 1989The Bardic procession makes its way onto the King George VI playing field. This was the first Gorsedh Kernow, or Cornish Gorsedh
Gorsedh Kernow Bardic ceremony, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. September 1989The Grand Bard addresses the first Gorsedh Kernow, or Cornish Gorsedh, to be held in Lostwithiel since its inauguration in 1928 with more than 160 Bards forming the great circle
Gorsedh Kernow Bardic ceremony, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. September 1989Mayor Dennis Hutchings welcomed the first Cornish Gorsedh to be held in the town since its inauguration in 1928 as more than 160 Bards formed the great circle
Gorsedh Kernow Bardic ceremony, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. September 1989Mayor Dennis Hutchings welcomed the first Gorsedh Kernow, or Cornish Gorsedh, to be held in the town since its inauguration in 1928 as more than 160 Bards formed the great circle
Gorsedh Kernow Bardic ceremony, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. September 1989Mayor Dennis Hutchings welcomes the first Gorsedh Kernow, or Cornish Gorsedh, to be held in the town since its inauguration in 1928 as more than 160 Bards form the great circle
New playground at Lostwithiel Community Centre, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. February 1989The first children from Lostwithiel Playgroup play on the new wooden playground situated in the grounds of Lostwithiel Community Centre
800th anniversary, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. March 1989Paul Brewer (left), chairman of the Lostwithiel 800 committee, with Dennis Hutchings, Lostwithiel mayor. The two met in the towns Guildhall to plan events to celebrate the 800th anniversary of
800th anniversary, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. March 1989The Bishop of Truro, Rt. Rev. Peter Mumford, leads the civic party leaving the church for the blessing of town, during celebrations for the 800th anniversary of granting the town its charter
St Winnow Church of England Primary School play, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. December 1982St Winnow Church of England Primary School play for 1982. The older children perform as kings, queens, knights, fairies and goblins
St Winnow Church of England Primary School play, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. December 1982St Winnow Church of England Primary School play for 1982. Teacher Maggie Lewin leads the choir of flowers, gnomes and fairies played the youngsters. Photographer: Jonathan Barker
Royal wedding celebration, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. July 1981Mayor Paul Brewer hands out Royal Wedding Crown coins to local school children in celebration of the marriage of Prince Charles to Lady Diana Spencer on 29th July 1981
800th anniversary, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. March 1989The Bishop of Truro, Rt. Rev. Peter Mumford, leads the blessing of town, on the corner of Queen Street and South Street, during celebrations for the 800th anniversary of granting the town its
800th anniversary, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. March 1989The Bishop of Truro, Rt. Rev. Peter Mumford, leads the civic party through Queen Street for the blessing of town, during celebrations for the 800th anniversary of granting the town its charter
Planting a memorial tree for Rex Stephens, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. May 1986June Stephens (centre) with children and grandchildren of Rex Stephens, who died in in 1985, gather to pay tribute to his life
Fire damage, Great Western Commercial Village, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. May 1987Fire damage to Great West Commercial Village which burnt in February 1987. Altogether there are around 20 industrial workshops in an adjacent building, which luckily remained undamaged
