Churchtown Collection

Fore Street looking east towards The Square, Probus, Cornwall. Early 1900s
A mixed group of mainly children pose for the photographer, including two people in the upstairs rooms of the Hawkins Arms

Looking west down Truck Hill, Probus, Cornwall. 1900s
A view from Fore Street, looking west down Truck Hill. A lady stands in the road holding a baby while two others pose for the camera

Fore Street, Probus, Cornwall. Around 1913
The placard on the cottage reads " Cornwall County Police". The village Police Constable poses for the camera. The lady and the two children are probably the Policemans wife and children

West end looking east, Fore Street, Probus. 1900s
A donkey and cart carrying postman pauses to pose with others for the photograph. The workshop with the bicycle and two men standing outside, has a sign hanging above the bicycle

Fore Street, Probus, Cornwall. Early 1900s
Fore Street, looking east, with two young men standing in the road. Photographer: Arthur Philp or Arthur William Jordan

The Square, Probus, Cornwall. Early 1900s
The Square and cottages just to the east of the entrance to the church yard (just to the right of the photograph), looking into Tregony Road

Thatched cottages in Mullion village, Cornwall. 1908
Two whitewashed cottages on the street, with thatched roofs and small windows. The cottages formerly stood near the church. Photographer: Herbert Hughes

Tregothnan Lodge, Churchtown, St Michael Penkivel, Cornwall. Probably early 1900s
A view of the gate house, Churchtown. Four young girls are standing hand-in-hand looking at the camera and a man is walking along the drive towards the lodge

The Cottage, Fore Street, Probus, Cornwall. Around 1920
A view of the rear of The Cottage, a house in Fore Street near the entrance to the former Probus School. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan

Horse buses in The Square, Probus, Cornwall. Early 1900s
The Square looking north towards Chapel Street with the Jubilee Lamp on the left. Two horse buses stand outside the Post Office with passengers aboard

Probus, Cornwall. Early 1900s
A view from Fore Street looking south east towards Hawkins Arms Public House and the church beyond. A horse drawn bus, piled high with luggage

The Square looking towards the Church of St Probus and St Grace, Probus, Cornwall. Early 1900s
Probus Church has the tallest church tower in Cornwall at 129 ft. A group of boys pose for the camera in front of the church. Mrs H

The Square and Church of St Probus and St Grace, Probus, Cornwall. Early 1900s
The Square looking towards the church from the north side with the Jubilee Lamp in view. A well dressed group stand in Wagg Lane, near the church. Photographer: Canon Henry Holroyd Mills

The blacksmiths shop, Probus, Cornwall. Probably 1907
View towards The Square from further east on the St Austell road with John Roberts blacksmiths shop on the left. Workers from the shop and boys pose in the street

The Square, Probus, Cornwall. Probably 1907
The Square from the entrance to Chapel Street with the Post Office on the right and the church tower, dating from around 1523, on the left

Cottages in Probus, Cornwall. Probably 1907
A row of slate-roofed cottages with front gardens on the northern side of the main street just east of Trunk Hill opposite the old cottage

View from church tower, Probus, Cornwall. 1953
View over the village to the north west from the top of the church tower. The China Clay hills can be seen in the far distance. Photographer: Charles Woolf

St Austell Road, Probus, Cornwall. Early 1900s
A view along St Austell Road from the north end of the square with Annie Fuglers shop on the left. A group of children dressed in hats and aprons are playing in the road with hoops and a wheelbarrow

Chapel Street, Probus, Cornwall. Early 1900s
A view north along Chapel Street from the edge of the square. Annie Fuglers shop is in the centre. A horse and cart is to the left in Chapel Street. Photographer: Samuel John Govier

Main Street, Probus, Cornwall. Early 1900s
View of the Main Street looking west on the St Austell side of the square. A group of people are standing in the centre of the photograph

Chapel Street looking south towards The Square, Probus, Cornwall. 1913
A group of girls and a woman walk towards the camera looking at the Feast Decorated houses. The Wesleyan Methodist Chapel is on the left in the middle distance

Fore Street and Hawkins Arms, Probus, Cornwall. Early 1900s
Fore Street looking towards the Church of St Probus and St Grace with the Hawkins Arms in the centre. Photographer: Arthur Philp or Arthur William Jordan

Children in The Square, Probus, Cornwall. Early 1900s
The Square looking towards Tregony Road with the Jubilee Lamp on the left. Some children and a man pose for the photographer. Photographer: Samuel John Govier

Cape Cornwall Street looking towards Bank Square, St Just in Penwith, Cornwall. Early 1900s
A stereo pair view of Cape Cornwall Street. Two men and three boys stand in the road. The boys are posing for the camera. A woman walks away from the camera in the distance

Zennor, Churchtown, Cornwall

Churchtown, Zennor, Cornwall, Victorian period

Shropshire SY9 5 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Shropshire SY9 5

Cornwall TR8 5 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Cornwall TR8 5

Cornwall TR5 0 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Cornwall TR5 0

Cornwall TR27 5 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Cornwall TR27 5

Cornwall TR12 7 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Cornwall TR12 7

Somerset TA23 0 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Somerset TA23 0

Cornwall PL30 4 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Cornwall PL30 4

Fylde PR3 0 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Fylde PR3 0

Sefton PR9 7 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Sefton PR9 7

Doncaster DN9 1 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Doncaster DN9 1

Exeter EX22 7 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Exeter EX22 7

Derbyshire Dales DE4 2 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Derbyshire Dales DE4 2

The Cecil Arms, St Stephens Hill, St Stephens by Saltash, Cornwall. 1973
The Cecil Arms public house. Photographer: Charles Woolf

St Clement village, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900s
A view of the village of St Clement, showing the church and cottages with the road to the creek. Rose Cottage is in the centre of the image. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan

Cottages, St Clement, Cornwall. Early 1900s
Two men stand in front of the thatched Rose Cottage in St Clement. The church tower and other cottages are visible in the background. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan

The Village, Churchtown, Lancashire
The Village, Churchtown, Garstang, near Preston, Lancashire, England. Date: 1921

Church Road, Churchtown, Lancashire
Church Road, Churchtown, Garstang, near Preston, Lancashire, England. Showing the Punch Bowl Hotel Date: 1910s

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Step back in time and immerse yourself in the charm of Churchtown, a picturesque village nestled in the heart of Cornwall. In the early 1900s, this West end looking east view captivated locals and visitors alike with its quaint beauty. As you stroll along Fore Street, you'll be transported to a bygone era, where horse-drawn carriages once traversed these cobbled streets. Truck Hill offers a mesmerizing sight as you gaze westward, taking in the breathtaking vistas that stretch out before you. The Victorian period witnessed Churchtown's transformation into a thriving community, with Zennor becoming an integral part of its rich history. Chapel Street stands as a testament to Probus' religious heritage, evoking a sense of reverence and tranquility. Meanwhile, Fore Street beckons with its timeless allure; it was here that life unfolded against the backdrop of charming cottages and bustling shops. The Square serves as both a gathering place for locals and an inviting spot for weary travelers seeking respite from their journeys. Mullion village showcases traditional thatched cottages that have stood proudly since 1908 – remnants of simpler times when life moved at a slower pace. Tregothnan Lodge exudes elegance and grandeur within Churchtown's boundaries; it is believed to have graced St Michael Penkivel during the early 1900s. And just around the corner lies The Cottage on Fore Street – an enchanting dwelling frozen in time since around 1920. Churchtown weaves together stories from different eras – each street bearing witness to moments etched forever in history's tapestry. So come explore this idyllic haven where past meets present; let your imagination wander amidst these hallowed grounds.