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Cliff Road, Newquay, Cornwall. Early 1900sA line of two elephants and three camels passing Newquay Railway Station. There is a man in costume riding the second elephant. Possibly from the Bostock and Wombwell Menagerie. Photographer: Unknown
Trenance Lane, Trenance Gardens, Newquay, Cornwall. Around 1919A view of a house in Trenance Lane, behind Trenance Gardens. Photographer: Trounson
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. It was opened in June 1900
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
Newquay Old Cornwall Society / Federation of Old Cornwall Societies dinner, Newquay, Cornwall. 1978 or possibly 1977Charles Woolf (1907-1984), photographer and President of Newquay Old Cornwall Society in 1977, is pictured (left) shaking hands with a gentleman wearing a chain of office
Newquay Harbour, Cornwall. Probably early 1900sA view of the north side of Newquay harbour with the houses above. In the foreground is a sailing boat with adults and children hanging their feet over the side
The Riots Group Committee, Newquay, Cornwall. 1897A photograph of the Riot Committee set up to object to the building of the Headland Hotel on the site known as Fistral Meadow, taken around the time of the riots on 31st August 1897
Building site, Newquay, Cornwall. Probably early 1900sA crowd of people at a building site in the street. The occasion is some kind of ceremony, possibly for the laying of a foundation stone. Photographer: Unknown
Trevena Guest House, 12 Esplanade Road, Pentire, Newquay Cornwall. Around 1930An unknown family group of 6 (possibly from Barnet, Hertfordshire) standing on the front steps of Trevena Guest House, overlooking Fistral Beach. Trevena would later become Surfside Hotel
Great Western Hotel, Cliff Road, Newquay, Cornwall. Early 1900sA procession for a fair or carnival, with two horse drawn vehicles outside the Great Western Hotel in Newquay. There are three figures dressed in costumes on the right hand cart
Great Western Hotel, Cliff Road, Newquay, Cornwall. Early 1900sAn elephant pulling a wagon from the Bostock and Wombwell Circus and Menagerie, followed by two camels, near the Great Western Hotel in Newquay
Newquay boating lake, Trenance Gardens, Newquay, Cornwall. After 1939A view of the boating lake with children in paddle boats on the lake and walkers in the garden. Trenance Viaduct can be seen in the background and houses on Trevemper Road can be seen on the right
Site of the Headland Hotel, Newquay, Cornwall. Probably 1897A view of the site of the not yet built Headland Hotel, known as Fistral Meadow. There are several people, including a lady cyclist, probably around the time of the riots of 31st August 1897
Narrowcliff, Newquay, Cornwall. Late 1930sA view of Narrowcliff, with fields and buildings and the Kilbirnie Hotel on the far right. The Kilbirnie was run by Mr and Mrs Ernest Crocker, formerly of Kilbirnie, Cliff Road, at the time
Henver Road, Newquay, Cornwall. 1977View of Henver Road from Bosuen Road, showing Barclays Bank on the corner of Chester Road. Signage erected by building contractors K.H.J
Spy pilchard cellar, Newquay, Cornwall. Late 1800sA view of Spy fish cellar with Towan head in the background. Spy was also known as The Towan Head cellar and was one of the oldest in the town. Photographer: Ennor
Victoria Hotel, East Street, Newquay, Cornwall. Early 1900sA general view of the Victoria Hotel from across the road. A group of children with an adult are standing in the foreground. The hotel was opened in 1899. Photographer: Arthur Philp
Trenance Gardens, Newquay, Cornwall. Around 1925The viaduct can be clearly seen. Cornishman and amateur photographer, Major Arthur William Gill, was well known in Cornwall and elsewhere during the 1920s
First Post office, probably Bank Street or Beachfield Avenue, Newquay, Cornwall. Probably early 1900sA view from the road of the first post office in Newquay, presumably when a private house. Probably Bank Street or Beachfield Avenue. Photographer: Ennor
Shirley Cottage, Fore street, Newquay, Cornwall. Probably early 1900sA view of the front of Shirley Cottage from the road. Photographer: Ennor
12 Esplanade Road, Pentire, Newquay, Cornwall. Around 1920s-1930sA lady standing in front of a new detached house being built at Pentire overlooking Fistral Beach. The house was named Trevena Guest House soon after completion and would later become Surfside Hotel
First Post office, probably Bank Street, or Beachfield Avenue, Newquay, Cornwall. about 1905A view from the road of the first post office in Newquay, presumably when a private house. Probably Bank Street or Beachfield Avenue
Newquay Old Cornwall Society / Federation of Old Cornwall Societies dinner, Newquay, Cornwall. 1978 or possibly 1977Lined up on the dance floor from left to right: possibly Mr and Mrs Spencer Howlett (President of the Federation of Old Cornwall Societies)
Fairground, Newquay, Cornwall. UndatedA Spinning-top Switchback made by Savidges of Kings Lynn. It is probably Hancocks Fairground. There are lots of people watching and enjoying the ride. Photographer: Unknown
Hancocks Fairground, Newquay, Cornwall. UndatedHancocks Fairground carousel (galloper) with horses working. It is named as Four-A-Breast Steeple Chasers. Lots of people are watching. Photographer: Unknown
Juntion of Gover Lane and Bank Street, Newquay, Cornwall. Probably 1920sTwo horses, with a lady riding side-saddle, probably part of a circus procession. The Co-operative shop can be seen on the corner
Great Western Hotel, Cliff Road, Newquay, Cornwall. Early 1900sA heavy circus waggon drawn by six horses outside the Great Western Hotel in Newquay. Possibly from the Bostock and Wombwell Menagerie
Trenance Gardens, Newquay, Cornwall. Around 1919A view of a geese in Trenance gardens with Trenance Viaduct in the background. The viaduct was built in 1874 to replace an older timber structure. It was widened from single to double track in 1939
Jill Trounson at the Fly pilchard cellar, Newquay, Cornwall. Probably 1921Jill Trounson and her dog are seated on the steps of Fly pilchard cellar with the remains of Good Intent pilchard cellar beyond
The gig Thomas outside the Commercial Hotel, Central Square, Newquay, Cornwall. Around 1860-1866A view of the gig Thomas and crew of 7 in front of the Commercial Hotel, later known as the Central Inn, Newquay. The landlord of the hotel between 1860 and 1866 was a man named Thomas
Towan Head, Fistral Meadow, Newquay, Cornwall. Probably 1897A view of the site of the not yet built Headland Hotel, known as Fistral Meadow. There are several people, including a lady cyclist, probably after the riots of 31st August 1897
Headland and lifeboat station, Newquay, Cornwall. Early 1900sA view of the headland (Towan Head), the lifeboat station and Newquay Bay from near to the Huers Hut on King Edwards Crescent. A young man is posed by the railings in the foreground
A hunt meet outside the Commercial Hotel, Newquay, Cornwall. Early 1900sA hunt, probably the Four Burrow, gathering outside the Commercial Hotel, with the shop front of Jewell, Saddler and Harness Maker, with P. Buckthought above the window, next to the hotel
East Street, Newquay, Cornwall. 1958Reconstruction of shop premises at 2 East Street on the corner of East Street and Marcus Hill. The builders carrying out the work are W.C. Pearce and Sons (Contractors) Ltd. Four men are on the site
Duck Alley, near Central Square, Newquay, Cornwall. 1904Three men with two dogs outside a derelict building. The building is covered in posters advertising the 1904 Newquay Regatta, auctions and various businesses
Chester Road, Newquay, Cornwall. 1979Hawkey and Bowdens Garage on the corner of Henver Road and Chester Road. The large white building in an Art Deco style later became Chester Road Indoor Market
Cliff Road (formerly Station Road), Newquay, Cornwall. Early 1900sView from Tolcarne Point, showing large houses and terraces on top of the cliff, with the Hotel Victoria (built in 1897) on the right
Model yachts being carted in procession through town, Newquay, Cornwall. Early 1900sDecorated horse drawn cart with flag and four model yachts. Spectators, a man with two children can be seen in the foreground. Model yacht regattas were held in the Gannel. Photographer: Unknown
Cornish Chough, Porth Way, Newquay, Cornwall. 1977View of the pub in summer, showing the Duchy Bar and umbrellas in the garden. This pub was turned into private residences and a small housing estate was built behind. Photographer: Charles Woolf
Henver Road, Newquay, Cornwall. 1977A view of Henver Road from the junction with Trevenson Road, looking towards Porth Way. The scene shows road signage, roundabouts, several cars and a Dingles lorry
Harbour Crescent (The Crescent), Newquay, Cornwall. Early 1900sGeneral view from the cliff side showing the terrace of houses with Killacourt gardens in the foreground. Photographer: Probably Arthur Philp
Rose pilchard cellar, Newquay, Cornwall. Before 1886A view of Towan Beach, looking towards Rose fish cellar and the back of the harbour with the Treffry tramway tunnel. The photograph was taken before 1886 as the Rose cellars were demolished around
Good Intent and Fly pilchard cellars, Newquay, Cornwall. Around 1910A view from the foreshore of the fish cellar Good Intent with Fly cellar to the right. The Atlantic Hotel, built in 1892, is in the background, therefore the photograph was taken after it was built
Towan Head, Newquay, Cornwall. 1900A view of cliffs on the north side of Towan Head, looking east. The coastguard lookout, with flags flying, can be seen to the right. This is now the site of Newquay War Memorial
Unity pilchard cellar, Newquay, Cornwall. Before 1896A general view of Unity fish cellar, which stood at the bottom of Gover Lane, with a house behind. The photograph was taken before 1896 as the Unity cellars were demolished around 1896
Treffry pilchard cellar, Newquay, Cornwall. Late 1800sA view of Treffry fish cellar, above Towan Beach, with the buildings and cliff behind. Treffry was built around 1845 and was located in the middle of Towan Promenade
Water pump, Newquay Harbour, Cornwall. August 1913A stereoscopic view of brother and sister, Jack and Jill Trounson, pumping water into a bucket at Newquay Harbour. Part of the J.H. Trounson collection. Photographer: Unknown
Lifebelt, Newquay Harbour, Cornwall. August 1913A stereoscopic view of Jill Trounson, sister of Jack Trounson, looking through a G.W.R. lifebelt on Newquay Harbour. A view of Newquay town and Towan beach and the Island in the background
Hospital Sunday, coastguard's lookout, Newquay, Cornwall. August 1913A stereoscopic view of a crowd of people dressed in their Sunday best by the coastguard lookout with the Atlantic Hotel in the background on Hospital Sunday, August 1913
Atlantic Hotel, Newquay, Cornwall. Early 1900sA view of the Atlantic Hotel Newquay. The hotel was erected in 1892. The architect was Silvanus Trevail. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
Penthouse Hotel, Cliff Road, Newquay, Cornwall. 1987A view of the Penthouse Hotel from across the road. Holiday makers are walking along the street. Photographer: Joyce Greenham
Pentire Hotel, East Pentire, Newquay Cornwall. Around 1928A view of the Pentire Hotel being built and nearing completion but still with scaffolding. A mother with her children, one in a pram, are in the foreground. Photographer: Unknown
Lady sitting in a poppy field behind Fistral Beach Newquay, Pentire, Cornwall. Around 1925The lady is possibly Major Gills wife, Henrietta Mabel Dobel. The Headland Hotel be seen on the far left together with other buildings on Headland Road
Sailing boat, Newquay, Cornwall. 1900sA small carvel built cutter under sail off Newquay. Photographer: George White
Trevena Guest House, 12 Esplanade Road, Pentire, Newquay Cornwall. Around 1930An unknown family group of 3 (possibly from Barnet, Hertfordshire) standing on the front steps of Trevena Guest House, overlooking Fistral Beach. Trevena would later become Surfside Hotel
Trevena Guest House, 12 Esplanade Road, Pentire, Newquay Cornwall. Around 1930An unknown family group of 6 (possibly from Barnet, Hertfordshire) standing on the front lawn of Trevena Guest House, overlooking Fistral Beach. Trevena would later become Surfside Hotel
Trevena Guest House, 12 Esplanade Road, Pentire, Newquay Cornwall. Around 1930An unknown family group of 3 (possibly from Barnet, Hertfordshire) standing in front of their car which is parked in front of Trevena Guest House at Pentire, overlooking Fistral Beach
Newquay Old Cornwall Society / Federation of Old Cornwall Societies dinner, Newquay, Cornwall. 1978 or possibly 1977Seated for dinner, from left to right: Jessica Mann (1937-2018), novelist and broadcaster, also known by her married name Jessica Thomas; possibly Stuart Beard
Newquay Old Cornwall Society / Federation of Old Cornwall Societies dinner, Newquay, Cornwall. 1978 or possibly 1977Seated for dinner, from left to right: unknown man; possibly Mrs Beard; possibly Spencer Howlett President of the Federation of Old Cornwall Societies; Jessica Mann (1937-2018)
Newquay Old Cornwall Society / Federation of Old Cornwall Societies dinner, Newquay, Cornwall. 1978 or possibly 1977Charles Woolf (1907-1984), photographer and President of Newquay Old Cornwall Society in 1977, is pictured possibly with Mrs A. Gillis. The photograph was taken on the occasion of a society dinner
Newquay Old Cornwall Society / Federation of Old Cornwall Societies dinner, Newquay, Cornwall. 1978 or possibly 1977Charles Woolf (1907-1984), photographer and President of Newquay Old Cornwall Society in 1977, is standing on the far right
Newquay Old Cornwall Society / Federation of Old Cornwall Societies dinner, Newquay, Cornwall. 1978 or possibly 1977Professor Charles Thomas (1928-2016), archaeologist, historian and Director of the Institute of Cornish Studies, Camborne, is pictured with an unidentified woman wearing a Cornish kilt
Cliff Road, Newquay, Cornwall. Early 1900sA procession from Hancocks Circus showing a traction engine in Cliff Road pulling a galloper (central wagon) with the top-pole folded down. The side of the wagon reads Hancocks Star Riding School
Towan Head, Newquay, Cornwall. Around 1900A hand coloured glass lantern slide of the headland and lifeboat station. Photographer: Unknown
Headland and lifeboat station, Newquay, Cornwall. Early 1900sA view of the Headland (Towan Head) and lifeboat station from The Beacon with ladies seated in the foreground and walkers enjoying the view. Photographer: Unknown
The Fly pilchard cellar, Newquay, Cornwall. Around 1900The interior of the Fly fish cellar with a group of fishermen. Photographer: Ennor
Coasters in the harbour, Newquay, Cornwall. Late 1800sCoasters in the harbour. Vixen of Fowey is pictured on the left, probably Hetty on the right at the central jetty
The Harbour, Newquay, Cornwall. 1900sTwo topsail schooners moored by the jetty. In the background railway trucks wait on the wharf
Huers Hut, Newquay, Cornwall. 1914A view of the Huers Hut. The hut provided shelter for the Huer, a man who spotted large shoals of fish, more often than not pilchards
Towan Island, Newquay, Cornwall. Early 1900sA scene looking towards the Headland and The Headland Hotel from a cliff top close to the island. Photographer: Arthur Philp
The Beach, Newquay, Cornwall. Early 1900sA hand coloured slide of the Headland from Great Western Beach. Photographer: Unknown
Great Western Beach, Newquay, Cornwall. Early 1900sA view of crowds on the Great Western Beach with the headland and The Headland Hotel in the background. Photographer: Unknown
Sunset over Newquay, Cornwall. Around 1925Cornishman and amateur photographer, Major Arthur William Gill, was well known in Cornwall and elsewhere during the 1920s and 1930s for his presentations of stills
Steam train outside Newquay station, Cornwall. Around 1925Cornishman and amateur photographer, Major Arthur William Gill, was well known in Cornwall and elsewhere during the 1920s and 1930s for his presentations of stills
Trerice House, Kestle Mill, St Newlyn East, Cornwall. Around 1925Glass lantern slide from a lecture, entitled Some Historic Cornish Beauty Spots, given by Cornishman and amateur photographer, Major Arthur William Gill, in around 1925
Beach Road, Newquay, Cornwall. Around 1905A view of Granny Cooks former dame school. A poster can be seen advertising Ginnetts Circus twice nightly. Two girls stand in the road
The Active pilchard cellar, Newquay, Cornwall. Around 1900The interior of the Active fish cellar with four fishermen mending nets and crab pots. The Active was demolished between 1905 and 1906. Photographer: Ennor
The Active pilchard cellar, Newquay, Cornwall. Around 1900Interior of the Active fish cellar with four fishermen. The Active was demolished between 1905 and 1906. Photographer: Ennor
