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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
Civil War re-enactment, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. August 1982Members of the The Sealed Knot civil war re-enactment society march through Lostwithiel prior to re-creating the Battle of Lostwithiel on fields just outside the town. Photographer: Jonathan Barker
Fire damage, Great Western Commercial Village, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. February 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
St Winnow Church of England Primary School, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. June 1984Children at St Winnow Church of England Primary School inserting data into Big Trak, a programmable truck, enabling the youngsters to send the vehicle to all corners of their classroom
Fire at Great Western Commercial Village, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. February 1987Firefighters douse flames at the Great Western Commercial Village, which caught fire after a faulty varnish sprayer being used in Southwest Woodcraft workshop caused blow back
Fire at Great Western Commercial Village, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. February 1987Firefighters attempt to douse flames at the Great Western Commercial Village, which caught fire after a faulty varnish sprayer being used in Southwest Woodcraft workshop caused blow back
Lorry crash, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. September 1990A 30 ton lorry, which overturned and spilt its load of china clay, in Queen Street, Lostwithiel, severely damaging Lostwithiel Garden Machinery shop and Jocks Cafe
St Winnow Church of England Primary School, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. June 1984Children at St Winnow Church of England Primary School get their first sighting of a computer in their classroom. The machine was programmed in Standard Basic
Planting vegetable patches, St Winnow Church of England Primary School, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. April 1983Local dignitaries look on as pupils of St Winnow Church of England Primary School plant seeds in new vegetable patches. The school head Jerry Toft, (left) is explaining the ethos behind the project
St Bartholomews Church, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. March 1983St Bartholomews Church, Lostwithiel, with newly pollarded trees in the churchyard. The practice takes place every 20 years or so to stop the trees getting too large.The church is 12th century
Tree felling, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. March 1983Felling overgrown branches of trees on the Parade area of the town. The Parade is used by Lostwithiel residents and organisations for fetes etc. Photographer: Jonathan Barker
Halloween fancy dress competition, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. October 1984Lostwithiel Community Centres Halloween event brought along many local youngsters as ghoulies and ghosties for the competition. Photographer: Jonathan Barker
St Winnow Church of England Primary School fete, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. June 1984A nautical theme was chosen for St Winnow Church of England Primary School, Lostwithiel, school fete. Luckily the sun shone on headteacher Jerry Toft, in the guise of Sir Walter Raleigh (left rear)
Lostwithiel Playgroup fundraiser, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. August 1982Members of Lostwithiel Playgroup selling mugs as a fundraiser during the re-enactment of the civil war battle of Lostwithiel in 1682
1st Lostwithiel Brownies carnival float, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. July 19821st Lostwithiel Brownies with their carnival float entry as garden gnomes, with Brown Owl Pat Wilton (left) in charge. At that time the carnival entries gathered on the King George VI playing field
Lostwithiel CP School football team, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. March 1984The Lostwithiel CP School football team with the T Broad shield won in the St Blazey and District League. They were also joint winners of the Restormel Area Smiths Cup, six-a-side competition
Lostwithiel Womens Institute 60th anniversary, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. May 1984The 60th anniversary of the Womens Institute in Lostwithiel was celebrated with a dinner at the Restormel Lodge Hotel in the town
Lostwithiel Wives sponsored walk, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. October 1982Lostwithiel Wives group leave Parade Square on a three-legged, four mile, walk to Lerryn. The group were raising money for the Cornwall Body Scanner appeal. Photographer: Jonathan Barker
Flora Dance, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. July 1984Lostwithiel townspeople perform the traditional floral dance processing over the Tudor bridge. The parade wends its way through the streets accompanied by the town band
Restormel Castle, Lanlivery Parish, Cornwall. September 1989A scene depicting the Civil War enacted by the Sealed Knot Society during the Pageant of History 1189 - 1989. Over 2, 500 people watched the pageant held in the grounds of Restormel Castle
Restormel Castle, Lanlivery Parish, Cornwall. September 1989Celebrating the defeat of the Spanish Armada during the Pageant of History 1189 - 1989. Over 2, 500 people watched the pageant held in the grounds of Restormel Castle
Restormel Castle, Lanlivery Parish, Cornwall. September 1989The actors parade at the end of the Pageant of History 1189 - 1989. Over 2, 500 people watched the pageant held in the grounds of Restormel Castle
Restormel Castle, Lanlivery Parish, Cornwall. September 1989The crowning of the May Queen at the Restoration scene during the Pageant of History 1189 - 1989. Over 2, 500 people watched the pageant held in the grounds of Restormel Castle
Restormel Castle, Lanlivery Parish, Cornwall. September 1989A major battle took place near Lostwithiel during the Civil War, reflected during the Pageant of History of Lostwithiel 1189 to 1989
Restormel Castle, Lanlivery Parish, Cornwall. September 1989The Flower Girls celebrate May Day after the Restoration during the Pageant of History of Lostwithiel 1189 to 1989. Over 2, 500 people watched the pageant held in the grounds of Restormel Castle
Restormel Castle, Lanlivery Parish, Cornwall. September 1989Puritan women wait for their turn to act during the Pageant of History of Lostwithiel 1189 to 1989. Over 2, 500 people watched the pageant held in the grounds of Restormel Castle
Restormel Castle, Lanlivery Parish, Cornwall. September 1989The May Queen is crowned at the Restoration of the monarchy during the Pageant of History of Lostwithiel 1189 to 1989. Over 2, 500 people watched the pageant held in the grounds of Restormel Castle
Restormel Castle, Lanlivery Parish, Cornwall. September 1989Wine, women and song helped to celebrate the defeat of the Spanish Armada in 1588 during the Pageant of History of Lostwithiel 1189 to 1989
Restormel Castle, Lanlivery Parish, Cornwall. September 1989Waiting to perform in the Pageant of History of Lostwithiel 1189 to 1989 are people from the town. Over 2, 500 people watched the pageant held in the grounds of Restormel Castle
Restormel Castle, Lanlivery Parish, Cornwall. September 1989Celebrating the Restoration of the monarchy are flower girls and dancers, during the Pageant of History of Lostwithiel 1189 to 1989. The child on stilts is Ruth Webb with her mother Frances behind
Restormel Castle, Lanlivery Parish, Cornwall. September 1989Town dignitaries and their wives await the arrival of Queen Victoria in 1846 during the Pageant of History of Lostwithiel 1189 to 1989
Restormel Castle, Lanlivery Parish, Cornwall. September 1989Robert de Cardinham and his party leave the town after granting the town Charter during the Pageant of History of Lostwithiel 1189 to 1989
Restormel Castle, Lanlivery Parish, Cornwall. September 1989Announcing the towns status is Mike Kelly as Robert de Cardinhams scribe during the Pageant of History of Lostwithiel 1189 to 1989
Restormel Castle, Lanlivery Parish, Cornwall. September 1989Waiting for Queen Victorias arrival in 1846 in their top hats and tails to perform during the Pageant of History of Lostwithiel 1189 to 1989
Restormel Castle, Lanlivery Parish, Cornwall. September 1989Serfs, serving wenches and a friar wait to perform during the Pageant of History of Lostwithiel 1189 to 1989. Over 2, 500 people watched the pageant held in the grounds of Restormel Castle
Restormel Castle, Lanlivery Parish, Cornwall. September 1989Robert de Cardinhams entourage arrives to present the town charter in 1189, during the Pageant of History of Lostwithiel 1189 to 1989
Great Western Village, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. March 1986Surfacing work being carried out at the former Great Western Railway engine sheds in Lostwithiel. The brainchild of local businessman John Palmer
Restormel Castle, Lanlivery Parish, Cornwall. September 1989The May Day flower girls await their turn to perform during the Pageant of History of Lostwithiel 1189 to 1989. Over 2, 500 people watched the pageant held in the grounds of Restormel Castle
The Moors, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. January 1980A tree blown down in heavy overnight winds. It did a lot of damage to Parkside Garage directly underneath the tree and did some superficial damage to the roof of the converted lime kilns, pictured
Great Western Village, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. March 1986Conversion work on the former Great Western Railway engine sheds underway in Lostwithiel. The brainchild of local businessman John Palmer
Great Western Village, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. March 1986Conversion work on the former Great Western Railway engine sheds and house underway in Lostwithiel. The brainchild of local businessman John Palmer
Great Western Village, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. May 1986John Palmer (left) developer of the Great Western Village utilising former Great Western Railway sheds, with two members of CoSIRA (Council for Small Industries in Rural Areas)
Great Western Village, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. May 1986John Palmer (right) developer of the Great Western Village utilising former Great Western Railway sheds, with two members of CoSIRA (Council for Small Industries in Rural Areas)
Restormel Lodge Hotel, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. October 1984TV and radio presenter Judi Spiers, with hotel proprietor Richard Hanson, at the re-opening of the hotel following a refurbishment
St Winnow Church of England Primary School play, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. December 1984Pupils of St Winnow Church of England Primary School enact The Pied Piper of Hamelin for their school play for parents. Photographer: Jonathan Barker
St Winnow Church of England Primary School play Lostwithiel, Cornwall. December 1984Pupils of St Winnow Church of England Primary School enact The Pied Piper of Hamelin for their school play for parents. Photographer: Jonathan Barker
School play, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. December 1984Pupils of Lostwithiel CP School enact The Pirates of Penzance as their Christmas play for parents, with main parts taken by teachers Mary Lightfoot and Alex Machin. Photographer: Jonathan Barker
School play, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. December 1984Pupils of Lostwithiel CP School enact The Pirates of Penzance as their Christmas play for parents. Photographer: Jonathan Barker
Time capsule, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. October 1982A builder on the Lostwithiel Community Centre project inserts a time capsule in between the walls during building of the centre
Time capsule, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. October 1982Children from Lostwithiel School and St Winnow Church of England Primary School who collected items to go into a time capsule to be inserted between the walls of the partially completed community
Christmas pageant, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. December 1983Members of the annual Lostwithiel Christmas Pageant gather in the Community Centre prior to processing around the town. The pageant was started in December 1979 by local historian
Christingle, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. December 1985Youngsters from St Winnow Church of England Primary School, Lostwithiel, at a Christingle service held at St Winnow Church. The vicar pictured (centre) is Canon H
Christmas pageant, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. December 1983Members of the Christmas Pageant, halted at the level crossing, on their way to sing carols at the Bridgend area of the town
Christmas pageant, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. December 1983Members of the Christmas Pageant sing carols at the Bridgend area of the town. Started by local historian and author, Catherine Rachel John in 1979
Band Christmas party, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. December 1979Children meet Father Christmas at the Lostwithiel Band Christmas party, held in the Church Rooms, Lostwithiel. Photographer: Jonathan Barker
Playgroup Christmas party, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. December 1979A bemused 3 year old girl meets Father Christmas at the Playgroup party. The playgroup at that time met in one of the rooms in the Vicarage. Photographer: Jonathan Barker
Christmas pageant, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. December 1980Characters of the Nativity ready to set off around Lostwithiel in a pageant organised by local historian and author Catherine Rachel John (right in the photograph)
Christmas pageant, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. December 1983In the Community Centre, characters of the Nativity ready to set off around Lostwithiel in a pageant organised by local historian and author Catherine Rachel John
Nativity play, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. December 1981Lostwithiel County Primary School Years 2, 3 and 4 perform a nativity play for parents. Photographer: Jonathan Barker
Nativity play, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. December 1982Lostwithiel County Primary School Years 2, 3 and 4 perform a nativity play for parents. Photographer: Jonathan Barker
Queens Guides, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. July 1984Three Queen Guides of 1st Lostwithiel Guide Company, Anna Wilton, Michelle Gaffney and Catherine Harris, were awarded their certificates in the Methodist Hall, Lostwithiel
Flora Dance, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. July 1984The costumed adults started at Lostwithiel Community Centre, accompanied by the town band. They make their way through the streets of the town in the annual flora dance
Flora Dance, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. July 1984Children and adults alike perform in a flora dance during carnival week in Lostwithiel. The parade wends its way through the streets accompanied by the town band
First Honoured Burgess, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. June 1984Local businessman Rex Stephens became the first Honoured Burgess of Lostwithiel and received the civic title from Mayor Gwen Powell-Jones. The Honoured Burgess title replaces Freeman of the Borough
Yellow line campaign, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. June 1980Shop-keepers make their feelings known when the council wished to impose yellow no parking lines in the streets of Lostwithiel
Dedication of new altar at Lanlivery, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. November 1981At the dedication of the new altar in Lanlivery Church are, from left to right: Tim Turner, Churchwarden; Rev. Humphrey Yorke, Vicar of Lanlivery and Luxulyan; Rt Rev
60th anniversary Womens Institute, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. October 1984Lostwithiel Womens Institute celebrates its 60th anniversary. Pictured are Doris Liddicoat, a founder member of the WI in the town, with Kathryn Treleaven, her grand-daughter aged 14
60th anniversary Womens Institute, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. October 1984Lostwithiel Womens Institute celebrates its 60th anniversary. Pictured are Mayor Gwen Powell-Jones with Doris Liddicoat, a founder member of the WI in the town
Lostwithiel Twinning Ceremony, Cornwall. October 1979Lostwithiel and French dignitaries in the Drill Hall to handover documents to formally twin the town with Pleyber-Christ, Brittany. M
Lostwithiel Twinning Ceremony, Cornwall. October 1979Lostwithiel and French dignitaries parade down Fore Street to the Drill Hall to handover documents to formally twin the town with Pleyber-Christ, Brittany
