Church Army Lantern Department Collection

Fishing boats in the harbour, Polperro, Cornwall, late 19th or early 20th century. Lantern slide

Beach and cliffs, Newquay, Cornwall, late 19th or early 20th century. Artist: Church Army Lantern Department
Beach and cliffs, Newquay, Cornwall, late 19th or early 20th century. Lantern slide

Bodmin Church, Cornwall, late 19th or early 20th century. Artist: Church Army Lantern Department
Bodmin Church, Cornwall, late 19th or early 20th century. St Petrocs Church was built between 1469 and 1472. Until the construction of Truro Cathedral in the 19th century it was the largest church in

The Castle, Fowey, Cornwall, late 19th or early 20th century. Artist: Church Army Lantern Department
The Castle, Fowey, Cornwall, late 19th or early 20th century. A small castle was built on St Catherines Point at the western entrance to Fowey harbour, in 1540

Fowey from the castle, Cornwall, late 19th or early 20th century. Artist: Church Army Lantern Department
Fowey from the castle, Cornwall, late 19th or early 20th century. Lantern slide

Polruan from Fowey, Cornwall, late 19th or early 20th century. Artist: Church Army Lantern Department
Polruan from Fowey, Cornwall, late 19th or early 20th century. Lantern slide

Polperro, Cornwall, late 19th or early 20th century. Artist: Church Army Lantern Department
Polperro, Cornwall, late 19th or early 20th century. View showing fishing boats in the harbour. Lantern slide

Fishing fleet at low tide, Polperro, Cornwall, late 19th or early 20th century. Artist: Church Army Lantern Department
Fishing fleet at low tide, Polperro, Cornwall, late 19th or early 20th century. The Polperro fishing fleet was engaged in the catching of pilchards. Lantern slide

Looe, from the quay, Cornwall, late 19th or early 20th century. Artist: Church Army Lantern Department
Looe, from the quay, Cornwall, late 19th or early 20th century. Lantern slide

Launceston Castle, Cornwall, late 19th or early 20th century. Artist: Church Army Lantern Department
Launceston Castle, Cornwall, late 19th or early 20th century. Launceston Castle was originally built as a motte and bailey fortification by the Normans, possibly as early as 1067

Royal Albert Bridge, Saltash, Cornwall, late 19th or early 20th century. Artist: Church Army Lantern Department
Royal Albert Bridge, Saltash, Cornwall, late 19th or early 20th century. Isambard Kingdom Brunel built the Royal Albert Bridge to carry the Great Western Railway (GWR)

Esplanade, Penzance, Cornwall, late 19th or early 20th century. Artist: Church Army Lantern Department
Esplanade, Penzance, Cornwall, late 19th or early 20th century. Lantern slide

The harbour, Penzance, Cornwall, late 19th or early 20th century. Artist: Church Army Lantern Department
The harbour, Penzance, Cornwall, late 19th or early 20th century. Lantern slide

St Buryan Church, Cornwall, late 19th or early 20th century. Artist: Church Army Lantern Department
St Buryan Church, Cornwall, late 19th or early 20th century. A church has stood on this site since around 930, but most of the building that exists today dates from the 15th and 16th centuries

Climbing the Logan Rock, near Treen, Cornwall, late 19th or early 20th century. Artist: Church Army Lantern Department
Climbing the Logan Rock, near Treen, Cornwall, late 19th or early 20th century. The Logan Rock is a granite boulder weighing around 80 tons

Ladies Wishing Chair, Logan Rock, near Treen, Cornwall, late 19th or early 20th century. The Logan Rock is a granite boulder weighing around 80 tons

Logan Rock, near Treen, Cornwall, late 19th or early 20th century. Artist: Church Army Lantern Department
Logan Rock, near Treen, Cornwall, late 19th or early 20th century. Logan Rock is a granite boulder weighing around 80 tons

Armed Knights Rock, Lands End, Cornwall, late 19th or early 20th century. Artist: Church Army Lantern Department
Armed Knights Rock, Lands End, Cornwall, late 19th or early 20th century. Lantern slide

Lands End, Cornwall, late 19th or early 20th century. Artist: Church Army Lantern Department
Lands End, Cornwall, late 19th or early 20th century. Lantern slide

St Ives, Cornwall, late 19th or early 20th century. Artist: Church Army Lantern Department
St Ives, Cornwall, late 19th or early 20th century. Lantern slide

Fishing fleet, St Ives, Cornwall, late 19th or early 20th century. Artist: Church Army Lantern Department
Fishing fleet, St Ives, Cornwall, late 19th or early 20th century. Lantern slide

Coastal scene near the Lizard, Cornwall, late 19th or early 20th century. Artist: Church Army Lantern Department
Coastal scene near the Lizard, Cornwall, late 19th or early 20th century. Lantern slide

Kynance Cove and village, Cornwall, late 19th or early 20th century. Artist: Church Army Lantern Department
Kynance Cove and village, Cornwall, late 19th or early 20th century. Lantern slide

The Lizard Lighthouse, Cornwall, late 19th or early 20th century. Artist: Church Army Lantern Department
The Lizard Lighthouse, Cornwall, late 19th or early 20th century. The lighthouse on Lizard Point, the most southerly point on the British mainland, was built in 1752. Lantern slide

Waterfall, Mullion, Cornwall, late 19th or early 20th century. Artist: Church Army Lantern Department
Waterfall, Mullion, Cornwall, late 19th or early 20th century. Lantern slide

Rock arch at Perran Beach, Cornwall, late 19th or early 20th century. Artist: Church Army Lantern Department
Rock arch at Perran Beach, Cornwall, late 19th or early 20th century. Lantern slide

Falmouth, Cornwall, late 19th or early 20th century. Artist: Church Army Lantern Department
Falmouth, Cornwall, late 19th or early 20th century. Lantern slide

Killigrew Monument, Falmouth, Cornwall, late 19th or early 20th century. Artist: Church Army Lantern Department
Killigrew Monument, Falmouth, Cornwall, late 19th or early 20th century. The monument, a granite pyramid, is believed to honour the Killigrew family

Town Hall and Market Street, Penryn, Cornwall, late 19th or early 20th century. Artist: Church Army Lantern Department
Town Hall and Market Street, Penryn, Cornwall, late 19th or early 20th century. Lantern slide

St Mawes Castle, Cornwall, late 19th or early 20th century. Artist: Church Army Lantern Department
St Mawes Castle, Cornwall, late 19th or early 20th century. St Mawes Castle is one of a string of coastal fortresses built by Henry VIII. Lantern slide

Porch of Truro Cathedral, Cornwall, early 20th century. Artist: Church Army Lantern Department
Porch of Truro Cathedral, Cornwall, early 20th century. Built in the Gothic Revival architectural style, Truro was the first new cathedral to be built in England since Salisbury Cathedral

Truro Cathedral, Cornwall, early 20th century. Artist: Church Army Lantern Department
Truro Cathedral, Cornwall, early 20th century. Built in the Gothic Revival architectural style, Truro was the first new cathedral to be built in England since Salisbury Cathedral

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Step back in time and explore the captivating beauty of Cornwall through the eyes of the Church Army Lantern Department. With their artistic prowess, they have captured stunning moments from late 19th or early 20th century Cornwall that transport us to a bygone era. Immerse yourself in the picturesque charm of Polperro, as fishing boats gently sway in the harbour. The artist's brushstrokes bring to life this quaint coastal village, evoking a sense of tranquility and nostalgia. Journey further along the coast to Newquay, where beach and cliffs merge harmoniously. The Church Army Lantern Department skillfully portrays this idyllic scene, allowing us to feel the warmth of golden sands beneath our feet and hear the crashing waves against rugged cliffs. Bodmin Church stands tall amidst its surroundings, exuding an air of grandeur and spirituality. Through their artistry, we are transported into this sacred space where history whispers from every stone. The Castle at Fowey beckons with its majestic presence overlooking serene waters below. As we gaze upon this masterpiece created by the Church Army Lantern Department, we can almost feel ourselves standing within its ancient walls, breathing in centuries-old stories. Fowey itself unfolds before our eyes as we witness its beauty from atop the castle walls. The artist captures every detail – rooftops nestled among lush greenery while sailboats gracefully glide across shimmering waters. Polruan emerges on canvas as seen from Fowey - two sister villages connected by history and shared experiences. This artwork invites us to wander through narrow streets lined with colorful houses perched on hillsides overlooking a mesmerizing estuary. Traveling back to Polperro once more but now witnessing it during low tide when fishing fleets rest upon exposed shores. The Church Army Lantern Department encapsulates both serenity and livelihood in one breathtaking image - capturing a moment frozen in time for generations to come.