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Cornish Collection (page 17)

"Cornish Charm: A Glimpse into the Rich History and Natural Beauty of Cornwall" Harbour (known around the world as Port Wenn

Background imageCornish Collection: Interior of Princes Garage with vehicles, H. T. P. Motors Ltd, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1920s

Interior of Princes Garage with vehicles, H. T. P. Motors Ltd, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1920s
Vehicles with the registrations AF 3194, AF 6295, AF 6353, RL 6304 can be seen and two men are standing on the left hand side

Background imageCornish Collection: Trelease farm looking across the River Fal to Tolverne, Kea, Cornwall. After 1907

Trelease farm looking across the River Fal to Tolverne, Kea, Cornwall. After 1907
View of the river with the pleasure boat, Princess Victoria. The Princess Victoria was a twin screw Thomas steamer built in 1907 for the River Fal Steamship Company (1906-1942)

Background imageCornish Collection: Duke of Cornwalls visit to the Royal Cornwall Museum to mark the bicentenary year of the Royal

Duke of Cornwalls visit to the Royal Cornwall Museum to mark the bicentenary year of the Royal Institution of Cornwall
Cornwall Museums Partnerships Museum Development Officer introduces the 2018 Cornwall Heritage Award winners to the Duke of Cornwall

Background imageCornish Collection: Three girls fishing in the River Kenwyn at the ford and footbridge, Treliske Lane, Newmills

Three girls fishing in the River Kenwyn at the ford and footbridge, Treliske Lane, Newmills, Kenwyn, Cornwall
A fourth girl is sitting in the hedge by the path with what could be their mother or maybe their Nanny. Photographer: Arthur Philp

Background imageCornish Collection: Ford and footbridge on the River Kenwyn, Newmills, Kenwyn, Cornwall. Early 1900s

Ford and footbridge on the River Kenwyn, Newmills, Kenwyn, Cornwall. Early 1900s
A lady in Victorian dress with a walking stick and a dog stands at the edge of the river. Also, a lady and gentleman can be seen in the distance, walking away from the river

Background imageCornish Collection: Duke of Cornwalls Light Infantry on parade in High Cross, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900s

Duke of Cornwalls Light Infantry on parade in High Cross, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900s
Col Arthur Tremayne of Carclew marching in Truro. Col Tremayne fought at the Battle of Balaclava in the Crimean War and died on 7th November 1903. Photographer: Samuel John Govier

Background imageCornish Collection: A view towards Carn Bosavern from near New Downs, St Just in Penwith, Cornwall. Around 1900

A view towards Carn Bosavern from near New Downs, St Just in Penwith, Cornwall. Around 1900
A view north west near the New Downs end of Churchtown across the fields towards Carn Bosavern. Carrallack is to the right of the hill and Green Lane (later South Place) is on the far left

Background imageCornish Collection: Tregorland, St Just in Roseland, Cornwall. Date unknown but probably early 1900s

Tregorland, St Just in Roseland, Cornwall. Date unknown but probably early 1900s
The exterior of Tregorland House with a man and young boy standing by a window. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan

Background imageCornish Collection: Tregorland, St Just in Roseland, Cornwall. Between 1903 and 1924

Tregorland, St Just in Roseland, Cornwall. Between 1903 and 1924
Tregorland House showing the conservatory to the side. A car with the registration number AF-733 stands on the drive. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan

Background imageCornish Collection: Angwin Brothers butchers shop, Market Square, St Just in Penwith, Cornwall. 1967

Angwin Brothers butchers shop, Market Square, St Just in Penwith, Cornwall. 1967
A view of the butchers shop in Market Square (or Commercial Square). The building was once the Capital and Counties Bank. Photographer: Charles Woolf

Background imageCornish Collection: Ince Castle, Elm Gate, St Stephens by Saltash, Cornwall. 1961

Ince Castle, Elm Gate, St Stephens by Saltash, Cornwall. 1961
The main facade of Ince Castle, seen under scaffolding, during alteration work which included the addition of French windows to allow more light to the dark ground floor

Background imageCornish Collection: Victoria Terrace, Terras Road, St Stephen in Brannel, Cornwall. Early 1900s

Victoria Terrace, Terras Road, St Stephen in Brannel, Cornwall. Early 1900s
A photograph of " The Terrace s, St Stephens" taken on a sunny day. A horse and cart goes downhill away from St Stephen passing a boy standing by a garden gate

Background imageCornish Collection: Rose Cottage, Trenale Lane, near Trevillet, Tintagel, Cornwall. 1966

Rose Cottage, Trenale Lane, near Trevillet, Tintagel, Cornwall. 1966
View of cottages at Trenale Lane. Photographer: Charles Woolf

Background imageCornish Collection: Dolcoath Mine, Camborne, Cornwall. 1831

Dolcoath Mine, Camborne, Cornwall. 1831
Engraving " Dolcoath Copper Mine" of 1831 from Cornwall Illustrated showing the 76" engine house with capstan alongside, together with a launder and bal maidens

Background imageCornish Collection: St Clether Chapel, Cornwall. June 1925

St Clether Chapel, Cornwall. June 1925
A general view of St Clether Chapel. A lady is seated on the bank to the left hand side, holding a parasol. Photographer: Herbert Hughes

Background imageCornish Collection: The Wheel Inn and Riverside Cottages, Tresillian, Cornwall. Around 1904

The Wheel Inn and Riverside Cottages, Tresillian, Cornwall. Around 1904
A lady is standing by the low wall at the cottages, near to a stone pile. A second lady is walking by the 14th century thatched Inn. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan

Background imageCornish Collection: Denas Water, Tresillian, Cornwall. Early 1900s

Denas Water, Tresillian, Cornwall. Early 1900s
Shops and old post office opposite Holy Trinity Church, including three young gentlemen. One is with a small boy, another is with an early motor cycle, AF41, towing a single seat carriage

Background imageCornish Collection: Snowball Fight, Boscawen Street, Truro, Cornwall. 8th January 1918

Snowball Fight, Boscawen Street, Truro, Cornwall. 8th January 1918
Men in naval uniforms snowballing by the fountain outside City Hall during the First World War. N. Gill and Son shop and the Police Station are in the background

Background imageCornish Collection: Higher Denzell Farmhouse, St Mawgan in Pydar, Cornwall. 16th July 1926

Higher Denzell Farmhouse, St Mawgan in Pydar, Cornwall. 16th July 1926
A general view of Higher Denzell farmhouse, St Mawgan in Pydar. The Grade 2 listed farmhouse is an architecturally unusual asymmetrical building incorporating a three storey block

Background imageCornish Collection: Williams Almshouses, Pydar Street, Truro, Cornwall. 1890s

Williams Almshouses, Pydar Street, Truro, Cornwall. 1890s
Inner courtyard with monument and resident ladies. The almshouses were built in 1631 to the memory of Henry Williams, a woollen draper in Truro

Background imageCornish Collection: Digging over land outside Old County Hall, Truro, Cornwall for potato planting. January 1917

Digging over land outside Old County Hall, Truro, Cornwall for potato planting. January 1917
A group of men and women preparing to dig over land adjoining Old County Hall for potato planting during the First World War. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan

Background imageCornish Collection: Clifton Gardens, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900s

Clifton Gardens, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900s
A general view of the terraced houses across the gardens. Photographer: Arthur Philp

Background imageCornish Collection: Lobster pots and boat, Prussia Cove, St Hilary, Cornwall. 1970

Lobster pots and boat, Prussia Cove, St Hilary, Cornwall. 1970
Traditional wicker lobster pots and a small boat at Prussia Cove, also known as Bessys Cove. Photographer: Charles Woolf

Background imageCornish Collection: Machine shop, H. T. P. Motors Ltd. Back Quay, Truro, Cornwall. 1941

Machine shop, H. T. P. Motors Ltd. Back Quay, Truro, Cornwall. 1941
Workers in the aircraft component repair department during the Second World War. The workers are thought to be making parts for aircraft wings, probably for Spitfires, in what was the H.T.P

Background imageCornish Collection: Carvoza Road, Truro, Cornwall. Early 20th century

Carvoza Road, Truro, Cornwall. Early 20th century
View down the east side of Carvoza Road, with onlookers on the pavement. The Cathedral spire can be seen in the distance. Photographer: Arthur Philp

Background imageCornish Collection: Malpas regatta, Cornwall. Early 1900s

Malpas regatta, Cornwall. Early 1900s
A view of the river at Malpas with a gig, yachts, rowing boats and other small craft full of passengers during the regatta. Photographer: Unknown

Background imageCornish Collection: Sett Bridge, Ruan Lanihorne, Cornwall. Probably 1910s

Sett Bridge, Ruan Lanihorne, Cornwall. Probably 1910s
A view of Sett Bridge at Ruan Lanihorne from downstream on the Lamorran side. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan

Background imageCornish Collection: Estuary below the village, Ruan Lanihorne, Cornwall. Probably 1910s

Estuary below the village, Ruan Lanihorne, Cornwall. Probably 1910s
The estuary below the village of Ruan Lanihorne with a very high tide. A boat with two people can be seen. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan

Background imageCornish Collection: Alverton House, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900s

Alverton House, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900s
The rear of Alverton House showing two wings. The oldest part of the house dates from 1830 and was built for William Tweedy of Truro Vean

Background imageCornish Collection: Crowgey Farm, Ruan Minor, Cornwall. 1903

Crowgey Farm, Ruan Minor, Cornwall. 1903
Lane leading to Crowgey Farm with a duckpond on the left and two boys about to climb over the Cornish hedge on the right. Crowgey Farm was owned by Sampson Bosustow at this time. Photographer: Unknown

Background imageCornish Collection: Mabel at gate at The Lizard, Cornwall. 1904

Mabel at gate at The Lizard, Cornwall. 1904
Mabel (Bosustow?) poses for the camera by a garden gate. Although the photograph is one of a series taken at Crowgey Farm, it is believed to have been taken elsewhere in The Lizard

Background imageCornish Collection: Crowgey Farm and yard, Ruan Minor, Cornwall. September 1902

Crowgey Farm and yard, Ruan Minor, Cornwall. September 1902
Two children stand in the thatched farm house door posing for the camera. Pigs roam the yard. Crowgey Farm was owned by Sampson Bosustow at this time. Photographer: Unknown

Background imageCornish Collection: The Parsonage at Withiel, Cornwall. Early 1900s

The Parsonage at Withiel, Cornwall. Early 1900s
A view of the Parsonage, also known as the Rectory, taken from the garden. The property, which is now a house, is believed to date from the 17th century, or earlier

Background imageCornish Collection: Remains of Thomasine Bonaventures Chantry, Week St Mary, Cornwall. 24th June 1933

Remains of Thomasine Bonaventures Chantry, Week St Mary, Cornwall. 24th June 1933
Thomasine Bonaventure was a local girl of humble background, who was married and widowed by a number of wealthy men. Surviving the plague

Background imageCornish Collection: Trenethick House, Wendron, Cornwall. 1920

Trenethick House, Wendron, Cornwall. 1920
A good view of most of the front of Trenethick House, a fortified 16th Century Cornish Manor House. This was a favourite venue for Old Cornwall Societies and the like

Background imageCornish Collection: Trenethick House, Wendron, Cornwall. 1900s

Trenethick House, Wendron, Cornwall. 1900s
A view of the front of Trenethick House, a 16th Century Manor House. Taken from the enclosed front garden. Note the ancient Cornish Cross standing near the pathway. Photographer: John Charles Burrow

Background imageCornish Collection: Market Jew Street with Davy statue, Penzance, Cornwall

Market Jew Street with Davy statue, Penzance, Cornwall
Market Jew Street with Humphry Davy statue, Penzance, Cornwall. The name of the street comes from the Cornish Marghas Yow, meaning Thursday Market. The scientist Humphry Davy was born in Penzance

Background imageCornish Collection: Town crier, St Marys, Scilly Isles

Town crier, St Marys, Scilly Isles
The local town crier, Wilfred Tonkin, on St Mary s, Scilly Isles. Seen here announcing the fact that the Prime Minister, Harold Wilson, has taken up residence in his holiday bungalow

Background imageCornish Collection: Perranporth street scene, Perranzabuloe, Cornwall. Around 1925

Perranporth street scene, Perranzabuloe, Cornwall. Around 1925
A street scene view showing Sampson Mitchells shop with a car outside. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan

Background imageCornish Collection: Junction of St Pirans Road and Beach Lane, Perranporth, Perranzabuloe, Cornwall. Around 1925

Junction of St Pirans Road and Beach Lane, Perranporth, Perranzabuloe, Cornwall. Around 1925
A street scene showing the Corner Shop being built, and a car parked in the foreground. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan

Background imageCornish Collection: Family group, Little Treveal, Cubert, Cornwall. Around 1890s

Family group, Little Treveal, Cubert, Cornwall. Around 1890s
The family group are posed seated and standing with their dogs outside an unidentified thatched cottage. The group are thought to be the Chenoweth family

Background imageCornish Collection: Pencalenick, Kiggon, St Clements, Cornwall. Around 1900

Pencalenick, Kiggon, St Clements, Cornwall. Around 1900
The Devils Arch Bridge at Pencalenick. The path over the bridge was the old driveway to the Pencalenick estate. Photographer: Unknown

Background imageCornish Collection: S. Hicks & Son Garage, Boscawen Bridge, Truro, Cornwall. May 1921

S. Hicks & Son Garage, Boscawen Bridge, Truro, Cornwall. May 1921
S. Hicks & Son Garage, by Boscawen Bridge, an authorised Ford dealer for motors and carriages of all descriptions. Two well dressed men wearing bowler hats are chatting in the street

Background imageCornish Collection: Gwennap Pit, Busveal, Cornwall. Around 1900s

Gwennap Pit, Busveal, Cornwall. Around 1900s
A service at Gwennap Pit. The photograph captures an excellent display of fashionable clothing worn for Sunday best. An open air amphitheatre near Redruth made famous by John Wesley the founder of

Background imageCornish Collection: Calenick, Cornwall. Early 1900s

Calenick, Cornwall. Early 1900s
A view of the centre of the village including the Clock Tower and Calenick House with fields behind. Three boys lean against a bridge watching the photographer

Background imageCornish Collection: Interior of Tregavethan Farm dairy, Truro, Cornwall. July 1914

Interior of Tregavethan Farm dairy, Truro, Cornwall. July 1914
The image shows the cool room, with full milk pans on slate work surfaces, a wooden central table with freshly made butter and eggs placed by the window

Background imageCornish Collection: Higher Market Street, Penryn, Cornwall. Early 1900s

Higher Market Street, Penryn, Cornwall. Early 1900s
A view of a crowd outside the Penryn Town Hall. Note says the occasion may have been a strike of granite workers. Photographer: Unknown

Background imageCornish Collection: Penryn, Cornwall. Early 1900s

Penryn, Cornwall. Early 1900s
A view of Dr Listons Tea Tower in Penryn. Photographer is probably Arthur William Jordan



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"Cornish Charm: A Glimpse into the Rich History and Natural Beauty of Cornwall" Harbour (known around the world as Port Wenn): Explore the picturesque harbour that has captured hearts globally, with its quaint charm and stunning coastal views. The beach, Perranporth, Perranzabuloe, Cornwall. Around 1920s: Step back in time to the golden era of beachside leisure, where sun-kissed sands met crystal-clear waters for endless summer fun. Dolcoath Mine, Camborne, Cornwall. 1893: Delve into the depths mining history at Dolcoath Mine - a testament to the region's industrial heritage and hardworking spirit. Surfers on the beach, Perranporth, Perranzabuloe, Cornwall. Probably June 1922: Witness early pioneers riding waves along this iconic coastline as they embrace a thrilling connection with nature's powerful forces. The Ringers of Launcells Tower by Frederick Smallfield (1829-1915): Immerse yourself in artistry inspired by Cornish landscapes; this captivating painting captures both beauty and mystery within its brushstrokes. Four fishermen, Polperro, Cornwall. Probably 1860s-1870s: Pay homage to generations past who braved treacherous seas for their livelihoods - a reminder of resilience etched in every weathered face. Locomotive Smelter on the Redruth and Chacewater line, Cornwall. After1854 : Marvel at engineering marvels that once powered industry across these rugged lands; witness how innovation shaped Cornish communities forever. Back Quay and Lemon Quay, Truro, Cornwall. Probably early 1920s : Stroll through bustling quaysides teeming with life - vibrant markets filled with local produce offering glimpses into Cornwall's culinary delights.