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"Exploring the Timeless Beauty of Greenham: A Journey through Cornwall's Historic Sites" Step back in time to 1982, as we find ourselves at Victoria Pier in Mevagissey

Background imageGreenham Collection: Stanbury House, Morwenstow, Cornwall. 1958

Stanbury House, Morwenstow, Cornwall. 1958
Stanbury is a Grade II listed farmhouse, formerly a manor house, built in the late 16th century for John Manning. Alterations to the building were carried out in the 17th, 18th and 20th centuries

Background imageGreenham Collection: William Arthur Chesterfield, Victoria Pier, Mevagissey, Cornwall. 1982

William Arthur Chesterfield, Victoria Pier, Mevagissey, Cornwall. 1982
Fisherman William Arthur Chesterfield (born 1927) on the quay tending his nets. Identified by family members, William was skipper of the family owned boats Christabel and, later, Frances

Background imageGreenham Collection: Rosehill, Lanivet, Cornwall. 1965

Rosehill, Lanivet, Cornwall. 1965
A view from Rosehill looking west down the hill towards Lamorick in the valley. The house on the right is Tremorvah, which would later become a guest house

Background imageGreenham Collection: Colliford Reservoir, St Neot, Cornwall. 1983

Colliford Reservoir, St Neot, Cornwall. 1983
View of the newly constructed dam before the reservoir filled with water. The two people are thought be the photographer Charles Woolf and his wife, Phyllis

Background imageGreenham Collection: Newton Ferrers House, St Mellion, Cornwall. 1970

Newton Ferrers House, St Mellion, Cornwall. 1970
A view of Newton Ferrers House in St Mellion. The current house, with Italianate terraces, was built for the Coryton family in the late 17th century. Photographer: Charles Woolf

Background imageGreenham Collection: Peruppa farmhouse, Pentewan, Mevagissey, Cornwall. 1970

Peruppa farmhouse, Pentewan, Mevagissey, Cornwall. 1970
A view of the Grade II listed slate-hung 18th century farmhouse with a car (possibly an early Ford Consul, registration number 658 PAF) parked outside. Photographer: Charles Woolf

Background imageGreenham Collection: Cottages on West Looe Hill, West Looe, Cornwall. 1961

Cottages on West Looe Hill, West Looe, Cornwall. 1961
A view of cottages on West Looe Hill including properties called (in 2017) Ifor, Cauldron Cottage, Trevale, Mornessa, The Binnacle, Compass Cottage, Gulls Cottage, Chy-An-Nor and Fiddlers Elbow

Background imageGreenham Collection: Marsland House, Morwenstow, Cornwall. 1958

Marsland House, Morwenstow, Cornwall. 1958
A view of the inner courtyard and gatehouse of Marsland House. The Grade II listed former manor house was built in the 16th century

Background imageGreenham Collection: Morval House, Morval, near Looe, Cornwall. 1961

Morval House, Morval, near Looe, Cornwall. 1961
A general view of Morval House from the grounds. The Grade I listed building is a large Tudor residence which was once the home of the Glynn, Buller and Kitson families

Background imageGreenham Collection: Halwill Barton, Lesnewth, Cornwall. 1961

Halwill Barton, Lesnewth, Cornwall. 1961
A general view of the early 17th century Grade II listed house. The house name original spelling was Halwill, as is reflected on a granite stone at the entrance to the drive

Background imageGreenham Collection: The Obby Oss, Duke Street, Padstow, Cornwall. 1966

The Obby Oss, Duke Street, Padstow, Cornwall. 1966
The May Day Obby Oss festival with the parade moving through the town. The Obby Oss is an integral part of the May Day celebrations in Padstow

Background imageGreenham Collection: Aldercombe Barton, Kilkhampton, Cornwall. 1958

Aldercombe Barton, Kilkhampton, Cornwall. 1958
View of the exterior wall and gateway with pinnacles at Aldercombe Barton, a Grade II listed 16th century manor house. According to the listing information from Historic England the gateway may have

Background imageGreenham Collection: The harbour light, Victoria Pier, Mevagissey, Cornwall. 1982

The harbour light, Victoria Pier, Mevagissey, Cornwall. 1982
A general view of the harbour light on Victoria Pier. A man and woman are at the end of the pier. Built in 1896, the lighthouse marks the south breakwater. Photographer: Charles Woolf

Background imageGreenham Collection: Treamble, Perranzabuloe, Cornwall. 1966

Treamble, Perranzabuloe, Cornwall. 1966
A thatched, cob walled farm building by the roadside near Treamble. Photographer: Charles Woolf

Background imageGreenham Collection: Bolankan, Crowan, Cornwall. 1962

Bolankan, Crowan, Cornwall. 1962
Bolankan Farmhouse at Crowan. Photographer: Charles Woolf

Background imageGreenham Collection: Trecarne Gate, Minster, Cornwall. 1973

Trecarne Gate, Minster, Cornwall. 1973
A slate-hung house at the road junction, with a woman standing beside the building on the far side. Photographer: Charles Woolf

Background imageGreenham Collection: Convair CV-240-27 N95

Convair CV-240-27 N95 (msn 331, ex ET-29C 52-1092), of the Federal Aviation Administration flying unit, at the 1975 International Air Tattoo, RAF Greenham Common

Background imageGreenham Collection: St Constantines well, Constantine Bay, Cornwall. 1961

St Constantines well, Constantine Bay, Cornwall. 1961
A good example of a holy well with a well basin, bench seat and well house. The well basin has clear water which forms a narrow channel through the well house

Background imageGreenham Collection: St Constantine Chapel, Constantine Bay, St Merryn, Cornwall. 1961

St Constantine Chapel, Constantine Bay, St Merryn, Cornwall. 1961
Remains of the medieval chapel, once one of the largest in Cornwall, now a scheduled monument. Little recorded, though mentioned in 1390 and rebuilt in the 15th century

Background imageGreenham Collection: Stone mortar excavated at Iron Age cemetery, Harlyn Bay, St Merryn, Cornwall. 1968

Stone mortar excavated at Iron Age cemetery, Harlyn Bay, St Merryn, Cornwall. 1968
A 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

Background imageGreenham Collection: Excavation at Iron Age cemetery, Harlyn Bay, St Merryn, Cornwall. 1977

Excavation at Iron Age cemetery, Harlyn Bay, St Merryn, Cornwall. 1977
View of a trench behind the old museum at Harlyn Bay. The Iron Age cemetery in Harlyn Bay was excavated between 1900 and 1906

Background imageGreenham Collection: Churchtown Farmhouse, Otterham, Cornwall. 1961

Churchtown Farmhouse, Otterham, Cornwall. 1961
A view of Churchtown Farmhouse including the parlour wing. The Grade II listed farmhouse probably dates from the 16th century with 17th, 18th, 19th and 20th century alterations

Background imageGreenham Collection: Chester Road, Newquay, Cornwall. 1979

Chester Road, Newquay, Cornwall. 1979
Hawkey and Bowdens Garage on the corner of Henver Road and Chester Road. The large white building in an Art Deco style later became Chester Road Indoor Market

Background imageGreenham Collection: Mennabroom, St Neot, Cornwall. 1961

Mennabroom, St Neot, Cornwall. 1961
A rear view of the Grade II listed, 13th century, farmhouse, taken on a sunny, summers day. Photographer: Charles Woolf. A slightly different view on the same day as TRURI : NEOgv.27a and TRURI

Background imageGreenham Collection: Middle Tremollett Farm. North Hill, Cornwall. 1974

Middle Tremollett Farm. North Hill, Cornwall. 1974
A close up view of the front and side elevation of a derelict cottage at Middle Tremollett Farm, with two men working on the wall in the lower part. Photographer: Charles Woolf

Background imageGreenham Collection: Churchtown, North Hill, Cornwall. 1969

Churchtown, North Hill, Cornwall. 1969
Slate-hung building and cottages with the church tower of the parish church of St Torney in the background. A Triumph Herald motor car with the registration 82 PRL is parked at the side of the road

Background imageGreenham Collection: West Castick, North Hill, Cornwall. 1964

West Castick, North Hill, Cornwall. 1964
Lane and Grade II listed 17th century farmhouse. Photographer: Charles Woolf

Background imageGreenham Collection: Trebartha Barton, North Hill, Cornwall. 1964

Trebartha Barton, North Hill, Cornwall. 1964
A general view of the Grade II listed late 18th/early 19th century slate-hung farmhouse. Photographer: Charles Woolf

Background imageGreenham Collection: Worthyvale House, Minster, Cornwall. 1982

Worthyvale House, Minster, Cornwall. 1982
An oblique view of Worthyvale House. Photographer: Charles Woolf

Background imageGreenham Collection: The old school, now a dwelling, Michaelstow, Cornwall. 1970

The old school, now a dwelling, Michaelstow, Cornwall. 1970
The old school in Michaelstow, converted to a dwelling. Photographer: Charles Woolf

Background imageGreenham Collection: Dinham House, St Minver, Cornwall. 1981

Dinham House, St Minver, Cornwall. 1981
A view through the archway at Dinham House, on the Camel Estuary near Wadebridge, Rock, and Polzeath. It was originally built in the 1630s as a hunting lodge or summer residence for Devon landowners

Background imageGreenham Collection: Coastguard watch house, St Michael Caerhays, Cornwall. 1982

Coastguard watch house, St Michael Caerhays, Cornwall. 1982
A view of the remains of the old coastguard watch house. Photographer: Charles Woolf

Background imageGreenham Collection: Interior of Tonacombe Manor, Morwenstow, Cornwall. 1958

Interior of Tonacombe Manor, Morwenstow, Cornwall. 1958
A view of the interior of Tonacombe Manor showing the main hall. Tonacombe is late medieval manor house, built in the early 16th century with 18th century renovations

Background imageGreenham Collection: The Bush Inn, Crosstown, Morwenstow, Cornwall. 1958

The Bush Inn, Crosstown, Morwenstow, Cornwall. 1958
General view of the 13th century thatched building, with a notice stating Closed on Sundays. A fire in 1968 destroyed the thatched roof

Background imageGreenham Collection: Interior of Stanbury House, Morwenstow, Cornwall. 1958

Interior of Stanbury House, Morwenstow, Cornwall. 1958
A view down the staircase inside Stanbury House. Stanbury is a Grade II listed farmhouse, formerly a manor house, built in the late 16th century for John Manning

Background imageGreenham Collection: Tonacombe Manor, Morwenstow, Cornwall. 1958

Tonacombe Manor, Morwenstow, Cornwall. 1958
A view of Tonacombe Manor from the lawn. Tonacombe is late medieval manor house, built in the early 16th century with 18th century renovations

Background imageGreenham Collection: Great hall and former chapel of St Mary Magdalene, Trecarrel Manor, Lezant, Cornwall. 1959

Great hall and former chapel of St Mary Magdalene, Trecarrel Manor, Lezant, Cornwall. 1959
View showing windows and Tudor arched doorway. Early 16th century hall and domestic chapel built for Sir Henry Trecarrel but left unfinished in 1511. The site was first licensed for a chapel in 1405

Background imageGreenham Collection: Fore Street, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. 1966

Fore Street, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. 1966
A view of Fore Street on a sunny day, looking up towards the junction with Queen Street. Signage on the buildings includes M. Ead, Liddicoat, Whiteway, Pascal s, Ivy Leaf Cafe and Lloyds Bank

Background imageGreenham Collection: Cattle market, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. 1973

Cattle market, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. 1973
A view of the cattle market when empty. The cattle market was situated off North Street in an area now occupied the town car park, which is entered from Restormel Road

Background imageGreenham Collection: Limekiln, Quay Street, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. 1980

Limekiln, Quay Street, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. 1980
A general view of the limekiln. The Grade II listed limekiln is thought to date from the early-mid 19th century. Building work is underway and the store

Background imageGreenham Collection: The Old Grammar School, Queen Street, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. 18th April 1965

The Old Grammar School, Queen Street, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. 18th April 1965
The photograph shows the front elevation of the Grammar School in a dilapidated condition after years of neglect. Situated on Queen Street is a granite facade on which there is the Coat of Arms of

Background imageGreenham Collection: Fore Street, Liskeard, Cornwall. 1969

Fore Street, Liskeard, Cornwall. 1969
A long view of Fore Street, looking towards the Guildhall and Pike Street junction. Solomon ironmongers, Eastmans Ltd butchers, Dawsons, Jack Barlow, The Blue Door

Background imageGreenham Collection: The Parade from West Street, Liskeard, Cornwall. 1969

The Parade from West Street, Liskeard, Cornwall. 1969
Looking from West Street across The Parade to the Fountain Hotel, 2 The Parade, Barclays Bank, Pike Street, Webbs Hotel and the fountain. These are all Grade II listed buildings

Background imageGreenham Collection: The Parade, Liskeard, Cornwall. 1969

The Parade, Liskeard, Cornwall. 1969
Looking across The Parade from the corner of Pike Street, towards Barras Place and West Street. The fountain, seen on the left, was designed by architect Henry Rice in 1871

Background imageGreenham Collection: The Parade, from Barras Place or West Street, looking towards Pike Street and Webbs Hotel

The Parade, from Barras Place or West Street, looking towards Pike Street and Webbs Hotel, Liskeard, Cornwall. 1969
Looking from Barras Place, or West Street, across The Parade, to Barclays Bank, Pike Street and Webbs Hotel. The bank and hotel are both Grade II listed buildings and were built in 1851

Background imageGreenham Collection: Pike Street, Liskeard, Cornwall. 1969

Pike Street, Liskeard, Cornwall. 1969
Looking down Pike Street to Market Street, with the Guildhall and clock tower on the junction of Pike Street, Fore Street and Market Street

Background imageGreenham Collection: Market Street, Liskeard, Cornwall. 1969

Market Street, Liskeard, Cornwall. 1969
A view of Market Street taken from the bottom of Castle Hill, looking along the length of Market Street to the junction of Pike Street and Fore Street

Background imageGreenham Collection: Lloyds Bank, Grove Hill, Mawnan Smith, Mawnan, Cornwall. 1978

Lloyds Bank, Grove Hill, Mawnan Smith, Mawnan, Cornwall. 1978
A view of the Mawnan Smith branch of Lloyds Bank. The building later housed M.S. Electrical. Photographer: Charles Woolf



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"Exploring the Timeless Beauty of Greenham: A Journey through Cornwall's Historic Sites" Step back in time to 1982, as we find ourselves at Victoria Pier in Mevagissey, Cornwall. The picturesque view takes us on a journey filled with rich history and captivating stories. Let's rewind to 1958 when Stanbury House stood tall in Morwenstow, Cornwall. Its grandeur and elegance were unmatched, leaving an indelible mark on the landscape. Moving forward to 1961, we stumble upon charming cottages nestled on West Looe Hill in West Looe, Cornwall. These quaint dwellings exude warmth and character that transport us to a simpler era. Marsland House in Morwenstow, also from 1958, stands as a testament to architectural brilliance. Its design seamlessly blends with its surroundings while offering breathtaking views of the Cornish countryside. As our journey continues into 1983, Colliford Reservoir in St Neot mesmerizes us with its vastness and tranquility. Nature lovers will find solace here amidst the serene waters reflecting the beauty of Cornwall. Newton Ferrers House awaits our arrival next; it proudly showcases its charm since 1970 in St Mellion. This elegant residence is a true gem amongst the rolling hills of Cornwall. Peruppa farmhouse beckons us towards Pentewan within Mevagissey's embrace from 1970. It whispers tales of hard work and resilience etched into every stone—a testament to Cornish heritage. Treamble enchants us further back into time—1966 Perranzabuloe reveals itself as a hidden treasure amidst nature's bounty. Here lies serenity where one can escape from life's hustle and bustle. Morval House near Looe transports us back to 1961; it stands proud against the backdrop of lush greenery—a haven for those seeking solace and tranquility.