Cornwall Collection (page 12)

Sail-makers, Padstow, Cornwall. 1900
Two seated men working in a sail loft in Padstow. Striking physical and facial similarities suggest that they may be father and son. Photographer: Unknown

General View, Dolcoath Mine, Camborne. Early 1900s
General view looking east with the Eastern shaft cutting the skyline in the centre. Photographer: John Charles Burrow

St Agnes Station, Cornwall, c. 1960
A view of St Agnes station, Cornwall, c.1960, showing the signal box and shed. St Agnes station opened July 1903 on the Truro and Newquay Railway, and closed in 1963

Windswept stones on Bodmin Moor
A Windswept rocks shaped by the wind over years, high on Bodmin Moor below the Cheesewring a granite tor on the eastern flank of the Moor at Stowes Hill near Minions Cornwall

Penzance Station, Cornwall, 1951
A view of Penzance Station, Cornwall in 1951 with the town shown in the background. A steam locomotive is readying for departure from one of the platforms while porters with their trolleys are busily

Caerhays Castle with its Magnolias and Camellias. ( Magnolia sargentiana var robusta )
One of the finest Collections of Magnolias and Camellias in the Country at Caerhays Castle on the South Coast of Cornwall in a valley above Porthluney Cove neat St Austell

Golant Halt, Fowey Branch Line, Cornwall
Golant Halt, on the Fowey to Lostwithiel line, was a single platform station which stood alongside a stretch of water known as Golant Pill

St Ives Station, Cornwall, c. 1930s
A view of St Ives Station, Cornwall, c.1930s, showing a locomotive at the station. The station opened in 1877 overlooking Porthminster Beach

Cotehele House near Saltash Cornwall built in Tudor times with its fine gardens and dovecote

Port Isaac or Port Wenn
The harbour at Port Isaac in North Cornwall known around the world as Port Wenn the home of Doc Martin is a British television comedy drama series starring Martin Clunes

Cotehele House near Saltash Cornwall built in Tudor times with its fine gardens

St. Ives Harbour wall, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Diana Dors (1931-1984), English actress, singer, film star and sex symbol. Seen here in later life, at the famous First and Last Inn at the village of Sennen, Lands End, Cornwall

Kenneth Kendall (b 1924), retired British broadcaster. He worked for many years as a newsreader for the BBC and other channels, and also hosted the game show Treasure Hunt for Channel 4 (1982-1989)

Sir Douglas Bader playing golf
Group Captain Sir Douglas Robert Steuart Bader (1910-1982), RAF pilot during the Second World War despite having lost both legs in a crash in 1931

Training Ship Cornwall, Purfleet, Essex
The Training Ship Cornwall was established on the River Thames at Purfleet, Essex, in 1859 by the School Ship Society as a boys reformatory establishment

Daphne Du Maurier / Kids
DAPHNE DU MAURIER English novelist and writer, author of " Rebecca" and " Jamaica Inn" pictured with her children, Christian, Flavia and Tessa in 1947

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DAPHNE DU MAURIER English writer and novelist. Author of " Rebecca" and " Jamaica Inn" and famous resident of Cornwall

Wind turbines on Bodmin Moor, near Bodmin, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Lostwithiel Goods Shed, Cornwall, c. 1970s
A colour view of Lostwithiel Goods Shed, Cornwall, c.1970s. Lostwithiel opened in 1859, with goods traffic opening in 1869 as part of the Lostwithiel and Fowey Railway

Gwennap Pit
Methodist open air meeting place. IoE 66900

UK, England, Cornwall, Botallack Mine, Crown Mines, UNESCO World Heritage and SSSI site

Wreck of the MV RMS Mulheim (German cargo ship wrecked in 2003), Pedn-men-du, Lands End, Cornwall, England, UK

St Wynwallows Church, Landewednack, Church Cove, Cornwall, England, UK

St Enodoc Church, Trebetherick, Cornwall, England, UK

New recruits to the Royal Navy write their first letter home to tell their people of their safe arrival at HMS Raleigh, the navys training barracks at Torpoint in Cornwall. 21st December 1942

Looe Bridge, Cornwall, c. 1930
A GWR publicity view of Looe Bridge in Cornwall, c.1930. This is the 1853 stone bridge which connects the western and eastern sides of the coastal town of Looe

Lizard Point, Cornwall, England, UK

Aerial view of St Michaels Mount at dawn, Marazion, Cornwall, England. Winter (December) 2020

The huge beach at Whitesand Bay, at Sennen Cove, with Cape Cornwall in the distance, on the Atlantic coast of west Cornwall, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Wren (Troglodytes troglodytes) singing, early morning in spring, Broxwater, Cornwall, UK. April

Diving Float and Bathers, Cornwall, 1931
A GWR Publicity view of a diving float and a group of bathers in Cornwall, 1931. A diver is about to dive into the sea from the platform while a group of people wait for their turn

Looe, Cornwall, August 1936
A GWR Publicity view of the small coastal town of Looe in Cornwall, August 1936. Holidaymakers are swimming in the sea just off East Looe Beach with small fishing boats further out in the water

Inner Harbour, Polperro, Cornwall. Date: circa 1960s

Falmouth, Cornwall - Greenbank Terrace. Date: circa 1906

Sunset over Portwrinkle Beach Cornwall UK
sunset over the rocky beach at portwrinkle cornwall at low tide

Across Mounts Bay, c1880. Artist: Elizabeth Adela Forbes
Across Mounts Bay, c1880. Painting held in the Victoria and Albert Museum, London. From The Studio Volume 47. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1909]

Pendeen Lighthouse

Pednvounder Beach and Logan Rock from the clifftops near Treen, Porthcurno, Cornwall, England. Autumn

Herring gulls at St Ives, Cornwall
Close-up of herring gulls at St Ives, Cornwall. Date: 1960s

Falcon stagecoach at Wadebridge, Cornwall
Falcon stagecoach with passengers, and crew in historical costume, on the road at Wadebridge, Cornwall. Date: circa 1980

Bride and groom in a gondola, Malpas, Cornwall
Bride and groom in a gondola, near the village of Malpas, on the Truro River, Cornwall -- they were on their way from the church to the reception. Date: circa 1960s

Princess Anne, Princess Royal, in Cornwall
Princess Anne, Princess Royal, on an official visit to Cornwall. Date: circa 1970s

Headgear of Geevor Tin Mine, Pendeen, Cornwall, silhouetted against the sky. Work underground was stopped in April 1986. Date: circa 1980s

The Penmare Boozy-Doos, Hayle Carnival, Cornwall
The Penmare Boozy-Doos at the Hayle Carnival, Cornwall -- men in drag, in drum majorette costumes. Date: circa 1980s

Yacht at rest with National 12 dinghies in twilight -- one of a great series of studies of sailing off the Devon and Cornwall coasts. The National 12 is a two-person, two-sail racing dinghy. 1952

Copper and tin mine, Botallack, St Just, Cornwall
A copper and tin mine at Botallack, St Just, Cornwall -- the workings extend beneath the sea for about 1 km. Date: 1869

Simon Le Bon in Cornwall
Simon John Charles Le Bon (b. 1958), English musician, in Cornwall, at the time his yacht capsized during the Fastnet race off Falmouth

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"Discover the charm of Cornwall, a picturesque region in southwest England that is rich in history and natural beauty. Step back in time with the Jubilee Procession in a Cornish Village, captured by A. G. Sherwood Hunter, showcasing the vibrant traditions of this captivating place. Experience the allure of Port Wenn, known worldwide for its stunning harbour that has become an iconic symbol of Cornwall's coastal splendor. Immerse yourself in the golden sands and sparkling waters of Polzeath Beach, where surfers ride Atlantic waves against the backdrop of Pentire Headland. Explore the quaint village of Port Isaac, nestled along Cornwall's rugged coastline. Lose yourself amidst its narrow streets and whitewashed cottages while soaking up breathtaking views that have inspired artists throughout centuries. Don't miss a visit to St. Ives' Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden, where you can admire masterpieces created by one of Britain's most renowned sculptors. Travel back in time with an antique map from 1884 or 1857, tracing Cornwall's historical roots and understanding how it has evolved over time. Marvel at Frederick Smallfield's masterpiece "The Ringers of Launcells Tower, " capturing a moment frozen in time within this enchanting county. Indulge your senses at Falmouth Harbour as you witness majestic sailboats gliding through pristine waters against a backdrop adorned with charming architecture. And if you're lucky enough to catch Meat Loaf performing live here, prepare for an unforgettable experience filled with music and energy. Cornwall truly offers something for everyone – from its rich cultural heritage to its breathtaking landscapes – making it a must-visit destination for travelers seeking both tranquility and adventure.