Cornish Collection (page 15)

Falmouth Railway Station, Falmouth, Cornwall. Early 1900s
A view of the platform at Falmouth Railway Station with a train in, looking towards the harbour and the town. Photographer: Unknown

Airship over Truro, Cornwall. 1914 -1918
By 1916, German U-boats were sinking many merchant vessels and Royal Navy warships in the English Channel. It was decided to use airships to combat them and a major airship station, RNAS Mullion

GWR (4-4-0) Bulldog SWIFT (3350) with men posed in front. Between 1900-1912
Image shows GWR (4-4-0) Bulldog SWIFT (3350) possibly at Truro station although the locality is unknown. Eight workers are posed in front of the locomotive

New motor van for Criddle and Smith Ltd. Cornwall. 1920s
A new motor van for Criddle and Smith Ltd of Truro and Penzance. The Furnishers of Cornwall They had premises in Kings Street, St Nicholas Street and 1 & 2 Victoria Place, Truro and in Newquay

Motorcycle scramble, St Agnes, Cornwall. 1920s
A motorcycle scramble with a motorbike and side-car. Probably taking place at Blue Hills, St Agnes. Photographer: Unknown

Moresk Viaduct, Truro, Cornwall. Before 1904
General view of the Brunel stone and timber Moresk Viaduct also known as the Truro viaduct. It was replaced by a second stone viaduct built alongside which opened on the 14th February 1904

Carnon Viaduct, Perranwell, Cornwall. 20th June 1932
View of the Carnon Viaduct showing the original Brunel timber fan structure viaduct being replaced by a new stone structure directly behind the original. The new viaduct opened on 13th August 1933

Cattle Market, Truro, Cornwall. About 1910
Cattle and farmers at the market. The railway loading bay is in the background. Photographer: Unknown

Lemon Street, Truro, Cornwall. 1900s, before 1910
The shop front of the grocery and provision shop, Family T. Rowe Grocer, at 83 Lemon Street. A member of staff wearing an apron is standing in the doorway with a customer

Hockey team, Cornwall. Around 1900
An unknown ladies hockey team posed by a Cornish Hedge. Photographer: Unknown

Lamorna Cove, St Buryan, Cornwall. 1898
Lamorna Cove showing two cottages looking seaward with two boats in the bay. Photographer: Herbert Hughes

The Harbour, Newlyn, Cornwall. 1898
A Two masted lugger PZ 207under sail entering Newlyn harbour. Five crew members are visible on the deck. Another lugger hidden by the sail also enters the harbour ahead of PZ 207

Inner harbour, Mevagissey, Cornwall. 1909
The inner harbour with men unloading nets from fishing boats onto the quayside. Photographer: Herbert Hughes

East Looe beach, Looe, Cornwall. 1904
Children paddling on East Looe beach, with Looe in the background. Photographer: T. Mitchell

Harbour, Polperro, Cornwall. 1904
The harbour at low tide full of fishing boats, including Nita, Ruby, Naomi, Mary and Two Sisters. Photographer: Herbert Hughes

The Dolphin Inn, Port Isaac, Cornwall. June 1906
The proprietor was Robert Horwill. The sign on the wall reads: R. Horwill, Licensed to brew and sell Beer, Porter, Cider and Foreign and British Spirits, wine and tobacco

Telegraph at Port Isaac, Cornwall. Probably late 1906
A close up view of the boat Telegraph, owned by W.R. Guy. The 32-ton smack (registered at Padstow) was built at Port Gaverne in 1859 and was lost in the mouth of River Taw, North Devon

Padstow Harbour, Cornwall. Around 1930s
Aerial view over Padstow harbour

Tregurtha Downs Mine, St Hilary, Cornwall. 1890
The horses were the main subject of this photograph, but in fact this provides us with an excellent view of part of this mine in the late nineteenth century

Blue Hills Mine, St Agnes, Cornwall. 27th November 1903
Miner undertaking overhand stoping. The working miner is shown on a ladder while stoping with a candle affixed to his helmet. A supervisor is shown below holding a candle

Fore Street, looking north towards the town hall clock tower, East Looe, Cornwall. 2nd June 1904
A man and two boys are standing next to a horse and cart parked on the pavement. Beach spades are for sale hanging on a shop doorway. There is a hanging sign for W&A Gilbeys wines and spirits

View from Porthminster beach to St Ives, Cornwall. 1903
View from Porthminster beach looking towards St Ives railway station on the left of the picture and the harbour in the distance

Trevu, Camborne, Cornwall. Around 1870
Garden scene, Trevu

Trevu House, Trevu Road, Camborne, Cornwall. Early 1900s
View of the north front of Trevu House

Sloop Inn, St Ives, Cornwall. 1904
Buying fish on the quayside opposite the Sloop Inn. Photographer: John Charles Burrow

Greenbank Lane, Falmouth, Cornwall. Early 1900s
Row of terraced houses, two horse-led vehicles ascending lane, one in motion, one parked. Photographer: Unknown

East Pool Mine, Illogan, Cornwall. 1893
Three miners drilling an end at East Pool mine, Illogan, Cornwall. Photographer: John Charles Burrow

East Pool Mine, Illogan, Cornwall. 1893
Miner operating winch controlled by compressed air. Photographer John Charles Burrow

Wheal Sisters Mine, St Ives, Cornwall. 1886
Wheal Mary pumping engine house after being struck by lightning on 31st March 1886. Wheal Mary formed part of the extensive Wheal Sisters tin mine about two miles south of St Ives

Gwennap United Mines, Poldory, Gwennap, Cornwall. 1923
Group of miners - men and boys - sitting outside a shed, 1923. Photographer: Samuel John Govier

Goolds Shaft, Wheal Grenville Mine, Camborne, Cornwall. 1911
Goolds shaft with Old Stamps house in background. Photographer: John Charles Burrow

Bunkers Hill, St Ives, Cornwall. 1904
A view looking up the hill. An older man and two girls pose for the photographer. Note the sailors flap fronted trousers hung out to dry on the tall chimney on the left of the picture

Beach scene, East Looe, Cornwall. 1904
The beach crowded with children paddling, playing and exploring, with a view of East Looe in the background including the lifeboat station. Photographer: Herbert Hughes

Trebarwith, Tintagel, Cornwall. 1920s
View over Trebarwith village towards the cliffs on the south side. Photographer: Unknown

Longships lighthouse, Cornwall. Around 1874
New lighthouse completed, the old lighthouse has been removed. Photographer: Unknown

DCLI, Norway Inn, Perranarworthal, Cornwall. 2nd July 1915
Duke of Cornwalls Light Infantry taking refreshments at Norway Inn during a recruiting march. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan

Onion man, Penzance, Cornwall. 1898
Onion Man (known as an Onion Johnny, if from France) with children and an employee of T.F. Hosking, manure, seed etc. merchant

Lady and soldier on Flag Day, Lemon Street, Truro, Cornwall. 18th October 1916
Collecting day for " Our Lady". The soldier is a sergeant in the 14th (County of London) Battalion, London Scottish Regiment

East Pool Mine, Illogan, Cornwall. 1893
A bridge has been constructed at the 170 fathoms level to carry the tram road over a place where the lode has been stoped away

Cornish tin mining, 19th century
Cornish tin mining, 19th-century artwork. Miners working in a shaft in a tin mine in Cornwall, UK. Many such excavations were near the coast and extended out under the sea for nearly a kilometre

Porthleven during storm Ciara, Cornwall, England, UK

Aerial view over Pendennis Castle and Falmouth, Cornwall, England

Polruan, Cornwall, May 1949
View of the Cornish fishing village Polruan, May 1949. The Polruan-Fowey ferry landing can be seen in the image and a number of small fishing boats are moored up in the Fowey Estuary

View of harbour, Polperro, Cornwall. Probably 1860s-1870s
View over roofs towards Chapel Rock, also known as Peak Rock, from Osprey Cottage on the eastern cliff. Boats are moored in the harbour

Picnic party on Cliffs, Polperro, Cornwall. Probably early 1860s
Unidentified group in their Sunday best enjoying a picnic on the cliff on the east side of the harbour. Fishing nets can be seen draped over the Duke of Cornwall pier

Edward Heath Rodd, England. Around 1879
Upper body studio portrait photograph of Edward Hearle Rodd (1810-1880), seated and reading a book. Rodd was born in St Just in Roseland, and, after qualifying as a solicitor, settled in Penzance

James Clark, Kilmarnock, Scotland. Around 1920
Portrait photograph of Dr James Clark (1861-1935), Principal of Central Technical Schools for Cornwall from 1899 to 1908. The photograph was taken while he was Rector at Kilmarnock Academy, Ayrshire

Surface buildings, possibly one of the Basset Mines, Illogan, Cornwall. Around 1906
Reginald Colwell James (1890-1974) of St Columb Major, with mine buildings in the background (thought to perhaps be one of the Basset Mines)

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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.