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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 beach, Perranporth, Perranzabuloe, Cornwall. Around 1920sFour surfers with boards on the beach. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
East Pool Mine, Illogan, Cornwall. 1895General surface view with telepherage line carrying hoppers. Photographer: John Charles Burrow
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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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
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
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
