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St Ives, Cornwall. Around 1925
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St Ives, Cornwall. Early 1900s
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St Ives harbour, Cornwall. 1920
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![Hick's Arch, St Ives, Cornwall. 1904](/t/668/hicks-arch-st-ives-cornwall-1904-12083084.jpg "<b class=qtipBold><figcaption>Hick's Arch, St Ives, Cornwall. 1904</figcaption></b><br>Hick's Arch in the Digey, with a fisherman holding a fish, standing behind it. There is a sign next to the arch which reads " This arch marks the entry to Hick's Court where stood the house of George Hicks, Portreeve 1611 and 1624". Photographer: Herbert Hughes.<br><em>© From the collection of the RIC</em>")
Hick's Arch, St Ives, Cornwall. 1904
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St Ives, Cornwall. 1893
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St Ives, Cornwall. Early 1900s
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St Ives, Cornwall. 1911
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St Ives, Cornwall. 1911
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The Harbour, St Ives, Cornwall. 1911
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Fish Street, St Ives, Cornwall. 1903
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Fish Street, St Ives, Cornwall, 1904
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The Digey, St Ives, Cornwall. 1900
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Bark House, St Ives, Cornwall. 1880s
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Sloop Inn, St Ives, Cornwall. 1904
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Sloop Inn, St Ives, Cornwall. 1904
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Harbour, St Ives, Cornwall. 1911
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St Ives harbour, Cornwall. 1911
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St Ives harbour, Cornwall. 1903
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The Digey, St Ives, Cornwall. 1900
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St Ives harbour, Cornwall. 1892
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![Knill Monument, St Ives, Cornwall. 1901 or 1906](/t/668/knill-monument-st-ives-cornwall-1901-1906-12931095.jpg "<b class=qtipBold><figcaption>Knill Monument, St Ives, Cornwall. 1901 or 1906</figcaption></b><br>Panoramic view of crowds at the "Knill Ceremony" overlooking Carbis Bay, St Ives, probably 1901 or 1906. John Knill was born in Callington on 1st January 1733 and worked as a collector of Customs in St Ives between 1762 and 1782, where he also became mayor in 1767. He was regarded as being slightly eccentric. In that same year, 1767, he decided to build a 50 foot, three sided, pyramid style granite structure on Worvas Hill just to the south of St Ives, to be known as Knill's Steeple. It was erected as his intended burial place. The monument bears on one side the painted coat of arms of Knill, with the Latin "Resurgam" (I shall arise) and, in English, "I know that my redeemer liveth". In his will he left detailed instructions for ceremonies to be carried out in his memory every five years on St James Day, July 25th at the Steeple, including dancing for fifteen minutes to the tune of "All people that on earth due dwell" by ten young girls under the age of 10, and who traditionally have to be daughters of either fishermen, tinners or seamen. They are accompanied by two widows, the Mayor, the Customs Officer and a Master of Ceremonies. In his will John left money for the upkeep of the monument and for celebrations to take place. The first ceremony, in which John Knill participated, took place in 1801. He died in his chambers on 29th July 1811 in Gray's Inn Square London and is buried in St Andrew's Church, Holborn. Photographer: Probably Edward Ashton.<br><em>© From the collection of the RIC</em>")
![Knill ceremony, Knill's Monument, St Ives, Cornwall. 25th July 1981](/t/668/knill-ceremony-knills-monument-st-ives-cornwall-14753181.jpg "<b class=qtipBold><figcaption>Knill ceremony, Knill's Monument, St Ives, Cornwall. 25th July 1981</figcaption></b><br>The Mayor at the Knill ceremony with spectators in the foreground. John Knill was born in Callington on 1st January 1733 and worked as a collector of Customs in St Ives between 1762 and 1782, where he also became mayor in 1767. He was regarded as being slightly eccentric. In that same year, 1767, he decided to build a 50 foot, three sided, pyramid style granite structure on Worvas Hill just to the south of St Ives, to be known as Knill's Steeple. It was erected as his intended burial place. The monument bears on one side the painted coat of arms of Knill, with the Latin "Resurgam" (I shall arise) and, in English, "I know that my redeemer liveth". He left detailed instructions in his will for ceremonies to be carried out in his memory every five years on St James' Day, July 25th, at the Steeple. This included dancing for fifteen minutes to the tune of "All people that on earth due dwell" by ten young girls under the age of 10, dressed in white and who traditionally have to be daughters of either fishermen, tinners or seamen. They are accompanied by two widows, the Mayor, the Customs Officer and a Master of Ceremonies. In his will, Knill left money for the upkeep of the monument and for celebrations to take place. The first ceremony, in which Knill participated, took place in 1801. He died in his chambers on 29th July 1811 in Gray's Inn Square London and is buried in St Andrew's Church, Holborn. Photographer: Charles Woolf.<br><em>© © RIC</em>")
![The Sloop Inn, St Ives, Cornwall. Around 1930s](/t/668/sloop-inn-st-ives-cornwall-1930s-14753177.jpg "<b class=qtipBold><figcaption>The Sloop Inn, St Ives, Cornwall. Around 1930s</figcaption></b><br>General view of the Sloop Inn with a cart with milk churn outside. A gentleman is standing outside. The landlord was Samuel Rogers. The Inn is located on the wharf and is one of the oldest inns in Cornwall. The public house is dated to "circa 1312" although the present building was built in the 17th or 18th century. Made of granite rubble, with a slate roof, the Sloop Inn was the favourite haunt of Victorian artists including Louis Grier and many of his paintings hung there in earlier years. Photographer: Unknown.<br><em>© From the collection of the RIC</em>")
![The Sloop Inn, St Ives, Cornwall. Before 1922](/t/668/sloop-inn-st-ives-cornwall-1922-14753175.jpg "<b class=qtipBold><figcaption>The Sloop Inn, St Ives, Cornwall. Before 1922</figcaption></b><br>General view of the Sloop Inn, St Ives before the building of Wharf Road in 1922. The landlord was Samuel Rogers. There is a lady with 3 small children standing in front of the building and to the side, in a street, is a gentleman and horse and carriage. The inn is located on the wharf and is one of the oldest inns in Cornwall. The public house is dated to "circa 1312" although the present building was built in the 17th or 18th century. Made of granite rubble, with a slate roof, the Sloop Inn was the favourite haunt of Victorian artists including Louis Grier and many of his paintings hung there in earlier years. Photographer: Unknown.<br><em>© From the collection of the RIC</em>")
![The Wharf, St Ives, Cornwall. Early 1900s](/t/668/wharf-st-ives-cornwall-early-1900s-12098795.jpg "<b class=qtipBold><figcaption>The Wharf, St Ives, Cornwall. Early 1900s</figcaption></b><br>The Wharf as seen from Smeaton's Pier. Quick's Sail Loft can be seen centre left and, to the right of that, with a cloth covering its window, is a shop called "Laity". There are advertising boards on the shop for "Venus Soap", "Sunlight Soap", "Watsons Matchless Cleanser" and "Ship Bread". To the right of Laity, behind a hand barrow, is a door with the inscription "A Wall Dealer in....." A young boy stands on the pier taking in the view. The boat in the foreground, bottom left is numbered 39SS, and a boat just in front of Quick's and to the left of the building, is numbered 520SS. Photographer: Unknown.<br><em>© From the collection of the RIC</em>")
![Knill Monument, St Ives, Cornwall. About 1920](/t/668/knill-monument-st-ives-cornwall-1920-12083058.jpg "<b class=qtipBold><figcaption>Knill Monument, St Ives, Cornwall. About 1920</figcaption></b><br>The "Knill Ceremony", showing the crowd and the monument. John Knill was born in Callington on 1st January 1733 and worked as a collector of Customs in St Ives between 1762 and 1782, where he also became mayor in 1767. He was regarded as being slightly eccentric. In that same year, 1767, he decided to build a 50 foot, three sided, pyramid style granite structure on Worvas Hill just to the south of St Ives, to be known as Knill's Steeple. It was erected as his intended burial place. The monument bears on one side the painted coat of arms of Knill, with the Latin "Resurgam" (I shall arise) and, in English, "I know that my redeemer liveth". In his will he left detailed instructions for ceremonies to be carried out in his memory every five years on St James Day, July 25th at the Steeple, including dancing for fifteen minutes to the tune of "All people that on earth due dwell" by ten young girls under the age of 10, and who traditionally have to be daughters of either fishermen, tinners or seamen. They are accompanied by two widows, the Mayor, the Customs Officer and a Master of Ceremonies. In his will John left money for the upkeep of the monument and for celebrations to take place. The first ceremony, in which John Knill participated, took place in 1801. He died in his chambers on 29th July 1811 in Gray's Inn Square London and is buried in St Andrew's Church, Holborn. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan.<br><em>© From the collection of the RIC</em>")
![Knill Monument, St Ives, Cornwall. About 1920](/t/668/knill-monument-st-ives-cornwall-1920-12083056.jpg "<b class=qtipBold><figcaption>Knill Monument, St Ives, Cornwall. About 1920</figcaption></b><br>The "Knill Ceremony", showing little girls standing at the base of the monument and a general crowd scene. John Knill was born in Callington on 1st January 1733 and worked as a collector of Customs in St Ives between 1762 and 1782, where he also became mayor in 1767. He was regarded as being slightly eccentric. In that same year, 1767, he decided to build a 50 foot, three sided, pyramid style granite structure on Worvas Hill just to the south of St Ives, to be known as Knill's Steeple. It was erected as his intended burial place. The monument bears on one side the painted coat of arms of Knill, with the Latin "Resurgam" (I shall arise) and, in English, "I know that my redeemer liveth". In his will he left detailed instructions for ceremonies to be carried out in his memory every five years on St James Day, July 25th at the Steeple, including dancing for fifteen minutes to the tune of "All people that on earth due dwell" by ten young girls under the age of 10, and who traditionally have to be daughters of either fishermen, tinners or seamen. They are accompanied by two widows, the Mayor, the Customs Officer and a Master of Ceremonies. In his will John left money for the upkeep of the monument and for celebrations to take place. The first ceremony, in which John Knill participated, took place in 1801. He died in his chambers on 29th July 1811 in Gray's Inn Square London and is buried in St Andrew's Church, Holborn. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan.<br><em>© From the collection of the RIC</em>")
![Knill Monument, St Ives, Cornwall. About 1920](/t/668/knill-monument-st-ives-cornwall-1920-12083054.jpg "<b class=qtipBold><figcaption>Knill Monument, St Ives, Cornwall. About 1920</figcaption></b><br>The "Knill Ceremony", showing little girls seated at the base of the monument together with two older ladies. John Knill was born in Callington on 1st January 1733 and worked as a collector of Customs in St Ives between 1762 and 1782, where he also became mayor in 1767. He was regarded as being slightly eccentric. In that same year, 1767, he decided to build a 50 foot, three sided, pyramid style granite structure on Worvas Hill just to the south of St Ives, to be known as Knill's Steeple. It was erected as his intended burial place. The monument bears on one side the painted coat of arms of Knill, with the Latin "Resurgam" (I shall arise) and, in English, "I know that my redeemer liveth". In his will he left detailed instructions for ceremonies to be carried out in his memory every five years on St James Day, July 25th at the Steeple, including dancing for fifteen minutes to the tune of "All people that on earth due dwell" by ten young girls under the age of 10, and who traditionally have to be daughters of either fishermen, tinners or seamen. They are accompanied by two widows, the Mayor, the Customs Officer and a Master of Ceremonies. In his will John left money for the upkeep of the monument and for celebrations to take place. The first ceremony, in which John Knill participated, took place in 1801. He died in his chambers on 29th July 1811 in Gray's Inn Square London and is buried in St Andrew's Church, Holborn. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan.<br><em>© From the collection of the RIC</em>")
![Fishing boats, St Ives, Cornwall. 1870s.](/t/668/fishing-boats-st-ives-cornwall-1870s-12083052.jpg "<b class=qtipBold><figcaption>Fishing boats, St Ives, Cornwall. 1870s.</figcaption></b><br>Beach and harbour scene in the 1870s, with boat SS502 "Prince" (broken up in 1911) and others in the harbour, together with a group of children on the beach. Photographer: Edward Ashton.<br><em>© From the collection of the RIC</em>")
![Fishing boats in the harbour, St Ives, Cornwall. 1903](/t/668/fishing-boats-harbour-st-ives-cornwall-1903-12082928.jpg "<b class=qtipBold><figcaption>Fishing boats in the harbour, St Ives, Cornwall. 1903</figcaption></b><br>Fishing boat "Arethusa", number SS439, in harbour with other boats. She was built in 1871 by William Paynter. "Perseverance" is to the right. Photographer: Herbert Hughes.<br><em>© From the collection of the RIC</em>")
![General view over the town, St Ives, Cornwall, 1894](/t/668/general-view-town-st-ives-cornwall-1894-12082908.jpg "<b class=qtipBold><figcaption>General view over the town, St Ives, Cornwall, 1894</figcaption></b><br>General view over the town from the Stennack. St Ives Photographic Establishment is in the foreground. From a collection "Towns through Cornwall no. 36". Hand coloured glass lantern slide by D. Noakes and Son, London.<br><em>© From the collection of the RIC</em>")
![Knill Monument, St Ives, Cornwall. About 1920.](/t/668/knill-monument-st-ives-cornwall-1920-12070700.jpg "<b class=qtipBold><figcaption>Knill Monument, St Ives, Cornwall. About 1920.</figcaption></b><br>The "Knill Ceremony", showing little girls standing at the base of the monument together with an old lady. John Knill was born in Callington on 1st January 1733 and worked as a collector of Customs in St Ives between 1762 and 1782, where he also became mayor in 1767. He was regarded as being slightly eccentric. In that same year, 1767, he decided to build a 50 foot, three sided, pyramid style granite structure on Worvas Hill just to the south of St Ives, to be known as Knill's Steeple. It was erected as his intended burial place. The monument bears on one side the painted coat of arms of Knill, with the Latin "Resurgam" (I shall arise) and, in English, "I know that my redeemer liveth". In his will he left detailed instructions for ceremonies to be carried out in his memory every five years on St James Day, July 25th at the Steeple, including dancing for fifteen minutes to the tune of "All people that on earth due dwell" by ten young girls under the age of 10, and who traditionally have to be daughters of either fishermen, tinners or seamen. They are accompanied by two widows, the Mayor, the Customs Officer and a Master of Ceremonies. In his will John left money for the upkeep of the monument and for celebrations to take place. The first ceremony, in which John Knill participated, took place in 1801. He died in his chambers on 29th July 1811 in Gray's Inn Square London and is buried in St Andrew's Church, Holborn. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan.<br><em>© From the collection of the RIC</em>")
