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The four wooden Marconi wireless towers at Poldhu, Mullion, Cornwall. Before 1912A view of the four wooden 200ft Marconi towers at Poldhu, built by early 1902, showing the guide wires and signal station buildings. View from across the beach at Poldhu
Stanbury House, Morwenstow, Cornwall. 1958Stanbury is a Grade II listed farmhouse, formerly a manor house, built in the late 16th century for John Manning. Alterations to the building were carried out in the 17th, 18th and 20th centuries
Liroconite, Wheal Gorland, St Day, Gwennap, Cornwall, EnglandA large, rare, liroconite crystal on strashimirite found in 1808. At 2.5cm, the specimen is the largest known crystal from any locality worldwide
The Quay, Penryn, Cornwall. 1904Penryn Quay with the ketch Hobah alongside the granite works quay in the middle distance. This vessel was built at Mylor and owned in Penryn. An unidentified schooner unloads in the foreground
Shepherd with sheep, Cornwall. Late 1800sA shepherd followed by flock of sheep in a leafy Cornish lane. Photographer: Unknown
The beach, Perranporth, Perranzabuloe, Cornwall. Around 1920sFour surfers with boards on the beach. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
Dolcoath Mine, Camborne, Cornwall. 1893The Man Engine at 234 fathoms level below adit, in 1893. The man engine went down to the 314 fathom level. Miners can be seen standing on the steps of the engine rod while others stand on solars or
Trelowarren Street, Camborne, Cornwall. Around 1870
Tincroft Mine, Illogan, Cornwall. Late 1800sMiners and bal maidens posed in front of surface buildings. Part of the A.K. Hamilton Jenkin collection. Photographer: Unknown
Family group, Little Treveal, Cubert, Cornwall. Around 1890sThe family group are posed seated and standing with their dogs outside an unidentified thatched cottage. The group are thought to be the Chenoweth family
West Street, Penryn, Cornwall. Around 1904A view from West Street, Penryn, of the Three Tuns Inn on the right, with the Cornish Arms behind. Amelia Demcey was the landlady of the Three Tuns in 1904. Photographer probably Arthur William Jordan
West of harbour, Polperro, Cornwall. 3rd June 1904Jane Marks, who married Charles Jolliffe, knitting on the cliff path to the west of the harbour. The man may be Wilf Marks, a name marked on one of the original prints. Photographer: Herbert Hughes
Blue Hills Mine, St Agnes, Cornwall. 1893Group (or Pare) of 9 miners underground. A pare is a group of family members or friends recruited to work in the mines. Photographer: John Charles Burrow
East Pool Mine, Illogan, Cornwall. 1895General surface view with telepherage line carrying hoppers. Photographer: John Charles Burrow
Two young miners at croust time at an unidentified mine in Cornwall. Late 1800sThis photograph shows two young miners having a break ( croust is a traditional Cornish word for a break for food). One man has a sledge hammer the other a mining type pick
Wheal Vivian, Constantine, Cornwall. Early 1900sPhotograph of the disused minestack at Wheal Vivian. Mining ended there in 1864. It was due to the development of this mine that the Churchtown grew substantially from a mere hamlet in 1820
East Pool Mine, Illogan, Cornwall. Probably 1893Croust time (a Cornish term for a mid-morning refreshment break). The men are eating pasties and taking refreshment from two barrels. The photographers wife is seated fourth from the left
East Pool Mine, Illogan, Cornwall. 1892Croust time ; croust is a Cornish term for lunch. The image includes the photographers son, front row, second from left, with nine miners. Photographer: John Charles Burrow
East Pool Mine, Illogan, Cornwall. 1893. Group of Cornish miners at rest at the 310 levelCornish miners at Croust time, at the 310 level. Miners enjoying their croust, having performed the first part of the days labour
Church Lychgate, St Mawgan in Pydar, Cornwall. Around 1920A view from the road by the lychgate of St Mawgan in Pydar Parish Church, looking west. There are two men sitting on the wall opposite
Interior of the Old Grammar School, Truro, 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
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
Bridge at Grampound, Cornwall. Early 1900sThe bridge and walk at Grampound, viewed through trees from Mill Lane. A man and dog can be seen on the left with cattle on the right, underneath the trees. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
South Condurrow Mine, Camborne, Cornwall. Around 1900Miners croust (lunch) time. Group of miners eating pasties and smoking pipes, miners dial in the foreground. Photographer: John Charles Burrow
Lanlivery Vintage Rally, Lanlivery, Cornwall. September 1991John Jago and his son from Roche, together with their shire horses, gave rides to adults and youngsters at the Lanlivery Vintage Rally site
Artist at Arch Rock, Perranporth, Perranzabuloe, Cornwall. Early 1900sArtist John Clarke Isaac Uren painting by Arch Rock with Chapel Rock (including Lion Rock) to the right. Photographer: Unknown
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
Falcon Inn, St Mawgan in Pydar, Cornwall. Around 1920The rear of the Falcon Inn as seen from the garden in winter or early spring. Photographer: Unknown
New Cooks Kitchen, Illogan, Cornwall. Late 1800sA group of miners sinking a winze or connection between two levels at the 394 fathom level. Photographer: John Charles Burrow (1852 - 1914)
The Falcon Inn and view up hill with a postman walking towards the camera. St Mawgan in Pydar, Cornwall. Around 1925Mawgan is identified with the Arundell family, known as the great Arundells on account of their vast riches. Glass lantern slide from a lecture, entitled Some Historic Cornish Beauty Spots
Godolphin House, Breage, Cornwall. Probably early 1900sThe main facade of Godolphin House with sundial on the lawn. A colonnade of massive granite pillars leads into the quadrangle through an old Jacobean doorway with carved oak doors
Ponsmere Road, Perranporth, Perranzabuloe, Cornwall. Probably 1930sA view of Ponsmere Road from the promenade. Moon and Sons Pianos can be seen in the wooden hut on the far right. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
Chysauster, Gulval, Cornwall. 1959Aerial view of the remains of the Iron Age village at Chysauster, near Gulval, which consists of several courtyard houses and a fogou. The Romano-British settlement is cared for by English Heritage
View of harbour, Polperro, Cornwall. Probably 1860s-1870sView over roofs towards Chapel Rock, also known as Peak Rock, from Osprey Cottage on the eastern cliff. Boats are moored in the harbour
Four fishermen, Polperro, Cornwall. Probably 1860s-1870sThe four fishermen are, from left to right: James Curtis (grandfather of Emma Oliver), Jack Langmaid, William Rowe and William Oliver
The wreck of the collier Bessie, with all that remains of the wrecked Vulture in the surf beyond, Carbis Bay, LelantA view of the Bessie wrecked at Carbis Bay, broadside to the surf, with the machinery of the Vulture beyond. SS Bessie (ON 49984) was an iron three masted brigantine rigged steamer of 287 tons gross
Jonathan Couch, Cornwall. Before 1870Full length portrait photograph of Dr Jonathan Couch (1789-1870) standing with one hand hooked into his waistcoat and holding a top hat in the other
Edward Heath Rodd, England. Around 1879Upper body studio portrait photograph of Edward Hearle Rodd (1810-1880), seated and reading a book. Rodd was born in St Just in Roseland, and, after qualifying as a solicitor, settled in Penzance
Monday, Bryan Pearce (1929-2007)Oil on board, 1959. Bryan Pearce was born in St Ives in 1929 and suffered from the then unknown condition Phenylketonuria, which affects the normal development of the brain
Workmen uncovering a group of cists at the excavation site of the Iron Age cemetery at Harlyn Bay, St Merryn, CornwallA view of men excavating cists (stone lined graves) in 1900 with a horse and cart in the background. A policeman watches from the right hand side
Stone mortar excavated at Iron Age cemetery, Harlyn Bay, St Merryn, Cornwall. 1968A view of a stone mortar formerly at the museum at Harlyn Bay. The Iron Age cemetery in Harlyn Bay was excavated between 1900 and 1906
Old house thought to be in, or near, East Looe, Cornwall. Around 1880sUnidentified house with a woman looking over the garden wall, and a barn in the background. Photographer: Surgeon Captain John Campbell
Slate Knife and bronze rings from the Iron Age cemetery at Harlyn Bay, St Merryn, Cornwall. 1900A well shaped slate knife and bronze rings found in 1900 at the prehistoric Iron Age cemetery excavated between 1900 and 1906 at Harlyn Bay
Two women milking cows in a field, St Just in Penwith, Cornwall. Late 1800sA stereoscopic view of two women milking cows in a field in the St Just in Penwith area. Three farm buildings are in the background. It is possible that the cows being milked are Welsh Blacks
Portrait of Hannah Rowett, Polperro, Cornwall. Around 1860Portrait of Hannah Rowett, born 1850, a cousin of Robert and Frank Rendle. Photographic print from the manuscript The History of Polperro by Thomas Q
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
Copper Alloy Pre-decimal One Penny (1d) Coin, EnglandThe obverse bears the youthful portrait of Queen Elizabeth II (reigned 1952-) wearing a laurel wreath in her hair. The inscription ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA F : D: + encircles the portrait
Common Raven (Corvus corax) Skull, Probably Cornwall, EnglandThe Common Raven is the largest member of the Crow Family and is one of the most widely distributed birds worldwide. It is all black in colour with a long, wedge shaped tail
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
Surfers on the beach, Perranporth, Perranzabuloe, Cornwall. Probably June 1922Two young men and three young ladies posed with surf boards on the beach at Perranporth. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
Cuprite with Minor Quartz, Gwennap, Cornwall, EnglandThis specimen was drawn for Specimens of British Minerals, Selected from the Cabinet of Philip Rashleigh (1797, Volume 1, Plate 16)
Wolframite, Castle an Dinas Mine, St Columb Major, Cornwall, EnglandWolframite contains iron, manganese and tungsten and is the main ore mineral of tungsten. Until the mid 1800s it was treated as a waste product but it later became a high value by product at many tin
Building the HTP warehouse on Malpas Road, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1911Warehouse being built for HTP (Hosken, Trevithick and Polkinhorn), who were agricultural and grain merchants. View of the frame of the building with scaffolding and gangs of workers
Lower Lemon Street, Truro, Cornwall. Probably 1911A view of Lower Lemon Street looking from Lemon Bridge towards Farrows Bank and the Red Lion Hotel in Boscawen Street. The street is decorated with flags and garlands
Fishing boat at sea under sail, Cornwall. Around 1900PZ 207, the class A lugger Fiona (registered in Penzance), at sea under sail with at least two men on board and a man in a dinghy astern
Furniss Island, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900sA view of Furniss Island from Boscawen Bridge showing Furniss Biscuit Factory with mute swans in the River Allen. Photographer: Arthur Philp
Vivian Terrace, Falmouth Road, Truro, Cornwall. Probably early 20th centuryA view of Vivian Terrace looking towards the Lander Monument in Lemon Street. There is a man on a bicycle riding in the road and a horse-drawn milk cart with churns is waiting outside one house
Carclew House, Mylor, Cornwall. 15th March 1912Main facade of Carclew House from the lawns. Originally owned by the Bonython family, the house and estate were purchased by William Lemon in 1739 who employed the architect Thomas Edwards to enlarge
Coombe, Kea, Cornwall. Before 1908Early view of Coombe showing the creek with boats, and several houses on the bank. The two thatched cottages, Moor Close and Bunny Thatch, were demolished between the First and Second World Wars
Irene, Bryan Pearce (1929-2007)Oil on board, 1975. Bryan Pearce was born in St Ives in 1929 and suffered from the then unknown condition Phenylketonuria, which affects the normal development of the brain
Replica Bust of Nefertiti, GermanyFull size plaster replica of a limestone bust of Nefertiti. The original bust of Nefertiti (meaning the beautiful one has come forth ) was discovered in 1912
British War Medal, First World War 1914-1918This medal was awarded to Lieutenant Colonel F. Call. It is one of 17 campaign medals awarded to members of the Call family, now in the museum collection
Treamble, Perranzabuloe, Cornwall. 1966A thatched, cob walled farm building by the roadside near Treamble. Photographer: Charles Woolf
Fishing boats, Polperro, Cornwall. Possibly 1940sPolperro Harbour with fishing boats: FY185, FY20, FY30, FY52 and possibly FY12. Houses can be seen extending up the hillside/cliffside. Photographer: Unknown
Chalcophyllite, Wheal Gorland, St Day, Gwennap, Cornwall, EnglandCoarse crystals of chalcophyllite. Collector Philip Rashleigh wrote in his mineral catalogue: Transparent six sided thin Crystals of Copper Ore with some eight sided crystals of green Do
Galena, Matlock, Derbyshire, EnglandBright metallic grey galena. Collector Philip Rashleigh wrote in his mineral catalogue 126 Lead Ore shot in the form of a leaf called Thorn-Leaf Lead Ore. Matlock
Chalcopyrite on Baryte, Ecton Mine, Ecton Hill, Staffordshire, EnglandBrassy yellow chalcopyrite on botryoidal cream baryte. This specimen is a classic example from the Ecton Copper Mines in Staffordshire. Chalcopyrite is an important copper ore
Copper, Cornwall, EnglandAn intricate dendritic growth of copper crystals. Also known as native copper, the specimen is pure copper, uncombined with any other elements
Cornish wrestling group, Randfontein, Transvaal, South Africa. Around 1900Cornish wrestlers, officials, trophies and prizes pictured outside what appears to be the Transvaal miners sports clubhouse
Mounts Bay fishing boat, Cornwall. Late 1800s / early 1900sA view of a pilchard boat under full sail in Mounts Bay. Three fishermen can be seen at work. The lugger bears the registration 457.PZ which, according to the Newlyn Archive (2014)
A view of St Pirans Oratory surrounded by railings, Perranzabuloe, Cornwall. Between 1890s and 1910A general view looking south of the oratory surrounded by the iron railings which were erected in the 1890s. This is before the excavations of 1910
Levant Mine, St Just in Penwith, Cornwall. 1890sGroup of miners working under the sea at Levant mine, sinking a winze or sub shaft. Probably Photographer: John Charles Burrow
Bathers on the beach at Perranporth, Perranzabuloe, Cornwall. 1920sTwelve bathing " belles" posed on beach in order of height. six older girls, five boys and a little girl. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
Interior of St Crewennas Church, Crowan, Cornwall. Probably after 1907Interior view of Crowan Parish Church showing the low arch between the chancel and north aisle. Built in the 15th century, the church underwent substantial restoration by J.P. St Aubyn in 1872
Cutting room at Crysede Island Works, St Ives, Cornwall. 23rd March 1931 or 23rd March 1936Alec Walker left Mirfield, Yorkshire, in 1918 to set up a small experimental textile factory in Newlyn where wood-block printed silk fabrics and garments were designed and manufactured
The French three-masted barque La Fontaine off Falmouth, Cornwall. July 1909The three-masted barque La Fontaine was built of steel at Ateliers and Chantiers in Nantes in 1899. She was registered in Nantes and owned by Societe Generale d Armement
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
Red House Restaurant and Donald Healey's Garage, Boscawen Road, Perranporth, Perranzabuloe, Cornwall. Around 1925The Red House Restaurant and Donald Healey's Garage with a fully laden charabanc AF 3771 outside and three other vehicles including a small sports car and two motor bikes
Maria Asumpta, Charlestown, Cornwall. August 1991The tall ship Maria Asumpta enters Charlestown harbour. The oldest sailing ship in the world still sailing at that time, was invited to the port by the Charlestown Heritage and Trading Company
Watergate, Lanteglos by Camelford, Cornwall. 1971A view of cottages by the bridge, showing the stream, various buildings, a little boy and a van. Photographer: Charles Woolf
Farm house, Trenarren, St Austell. 1966The farm house standing on the lane to Trevissick Farm. The photograph is taken from the lane just above the village. The track going through the the farm buildings links up with Trevissick Farm
Goonvrea, Perranarworthal, Cornwall. December 1924A general view of Goonvrea from a distance with Cliff House below. In 1980, Rex Barratt writes in his book, Stately Homes in and Around Truro, " Goonvrea
Perranporth Hotel, Perranporth, Perranzabuloe, Cornwall. Early 1900sA general view of the Perranporth Hotel in the middle distance, with the bridge and footbridge in the foreground. A farmer is riding a horse and driving some cattle along the road
Beach Road, Perranporth, Perranzabuloe, Cornwall. Probably 1920sBeach Road with several cars in the car park looking towards Ponsmere Road. The tennis court can be seen in the foreground with a tennis player, and many people in the background
