Images Dated 29th October 2019

Samuel John Govier s photographic van by an unidentified cottage, presumably in West Cornwall. Early 1900s

Samuel John Govier (1871-1967) was a pioneering photographer in the late 19th and early 20th century in Cornwall. In the early years he travelled on his bicycle or in a horse drawn van before setting up in a studio in Chacewater in 1907. Later, he also had a studio in St Agnes. In retirement he became a grocer in Chacewater where he lived. In retirement he became a grocer in Chacewater where he lived. His father, Samuel Govier, is standing in the van doorway with a dog and his mother, Annie, is facing the cottage. His sister, Bessie (who later became Mrs Bessie Olver) is though to be standing next to the horse and trap on the right hand side of the photograph. Photograph from the Govier family album. Photographer: Samuel John Govier

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Row of different breeds of Dogs, Puppies wearing

Row of different breeds of Dogs, Puppies wearing Halloween props. English Cocker Spaniel puppy, Labrador puppy, English Cocker Spaniel puppy, Jack Russell Terrier puppy, Boxer puppy Date

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Votes for Women at the Court Theatre 1907

Votes for Women, the first suffragette play, which was staged at the Court Theatre (now the Royal Court) in 1907. The Sketch comments this is the finest crowd scene they have seen at the theatre in many years. Directed by Harley Granville Barker, it was written by an American actress, Elizabeth Robins. Date: 1907

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