Cornish Collection (page 16)

Samuel John Goviers photographic van by an unidentified cottage, presumably in West Cornwall. Early 1900s
Samuel John Govier (1871-1967) was a pioneering photographer in the late 19th and early 20th century in Cornwall. In the early years he travelled on his bicycle or in a horse drawn van before setting

Samuel John Goviers father, Samuel Govier, and his mother, Annie, in the doorway of his photographic van, Cornwall
Samuel John Govier (1871-1967) was a pioneering photographer in the late 19th and early 20th century in Cornwall. In the early years he travelled on his bicycle or in a horse drawn van before setting

A view of the living room in Samuel John Goviers house, Chacewater, Cornwall. Early 1900s
Samuel John Govier (1871-1967) was a pioneering photographer in the late 19th and early 20th century in Cornwall. In the early years he travelled on his bicycle or in a horse drawn van before setting

Samuel John Govier posed in fancy dress on his bicycle, locality unknown but somewhere in West Cornwall. Early 1900s
Samuel John Govier (1871-1967) was a pioneering photographer in the late 19th and early 20th century in Cornwall. In the early years he travelled on his bicycle or in a horse drawn van before setting

Taprell House Opening, North Street, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. May 1993
Over 50 members of the Taprell family from America, Australia, Switzerland and Britain gathered for the opening of their forebears refurbished house in Lostwithiel

Green Waters, Henry Scott Tuke (1858-1929)
Oil on canvas, Newlyn School, late 19th / early 20th century. A man sculling in a small boat. Henry Scott Tuke was born into a Quaker family in Lawrence Street, York

Hancocks Fairground, Newquay, Cornwall. Undated
Hancocks Fairground carousel (galloper) with horses working. It is named as Four-A-Breast Steeple Chasers. Lots of people are watching. Photographer: Unknown

Trafalgar House, Malpas Road, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1900
The early 19th century, Grade II listed building was the home of Jeremiah Reynalds, who was mayor of Truro from 1864-1866. Photographer: Unknown

New houses, St Georges Hill, Perranporth, Perranzabuloe, Cornwall. 1930s
Originally incorrectly listed in museum records as 450 pound houses in St Georges Road, Truro, the houses have been identified as No. 4 and No. 5 St Georges Hill, Perranporth

Penthouse Hotel, Cliff Road, Newquay, Cornwall. 1987
A view of the Penthouse Hotel from across the road. Holiday makers are walking along the street. Photographer: Joyce Greenham

The east side of Polzeath beach, St Minver, Cornwall. 1907
Pentire Point from the area of Polzeath beach marked on the 1908 Ordnance Survey maps as Crockett Haven. There are two people paddling in the sea and a number of people on the rocks above

DCLI recruiting march, Carclew House, Mylor, Cornwall. Friday 2nd July 1915
Soldiers of the Duke of Cornwalls Light Infantry on the lawn in front of Carclew House, at ease during a recruitment march. Instruments of their military band are in the background

The chain gardens at Carclew House, Mylor, Cornwall. 15th March 1912
Originally owned by the Bonython family, the house and estate were purchased by William Lemon (1696-1760) in 1749 who employed the architect Thomas Edwards to enlarge

The lily pond with rowing boat at Carclew House, Mylor, Cornwall. 15th March 1912
Originally owned by the Bonython family, the house and estate were purchased by William Lemon (1696-1760) in 1749 who employed the architect Thomas Edwards to enlarge

The Lodge, Carclew, Mylor, Cornwall. April 1928
View of the grade II listed lodge at the start of the entrance driveway leading to Carclew House, on the road between Perranarworthal and Mylor Bridge

Group of women, Kea, Cornwall. Early 1900s
View of a group of women outside a cottage in Calenick. No doubt two of the women have put on clean white aprons for the photograph and note the beautiful lace curtains at the windows

John Charles Burrow, Cornwall. Around 1910
Three-quarter length portrait of John Charles Burrow (1852-1914) taken in full Masonic regalia. Burrow worked as a professional photographer in Camborne

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

Old Kea Creek, Kea, Cornwall. Early 1900s
A boating party of three ladies look towards the photographers camera at high tide, on a hot summers day. The tower of Old Kea parish church can be glimpsed through the trees

Market Square, St Just in Penwith Churchtown, Cornwall. Early 1900s
Market Square (or Commercial Square) looking towards St Just Church and the Wellington Hotel. Photographer: Unknown

Almshouses, St Germans, Cornwall. 1914
Sir William Moyles 16th century almshouses were converted into 4 dwellings during the 20th century and designated as a Grade II listed building in 1951. Photographer: Herbert Hughes

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

Fishing boats, Mounts Bay, Penzance, Cornwall. Undated
Mounts Bay fishing boats setting sail in calm water. Hand coloured slide to give the impression of night. Photographer: Gibson

Edith and Annie Mitchell in the woods, Luxulyan, Cornwall. 1914
Probably taken somewhere on a footpath in the Luxulyan Valley. Edith and Annie are thought to be the wife and daughter of the photographer. Photographer: T. Mitchell

Tetrahedrite, Trenance, St Issey, near Padstow, Cornwall, England
Tetrahedrite coated in chalcopyrite with minor siderite. Collector Philip Rashleigh wrote: Crystals of Grey Copper Ore in triangles with a little spatose Iron Ore, near Padstow. Rashleigh Collection

Thatched cottage, St Michael Penkivel, Cornwall. Probably early 1900s
Thatched cottage, Churchtown, with low metal railings in front of the garden. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan

Macebearers, Fowey, Cornwall. May 1998
The husband and wife team of macebearers, Andy and Lesley McCartney, on Fowey Town Quay with the harbour in background. The couple thought at the time they were the only married couple in the country

Malpas, Cornwall. Around 1890
A view of terraced houses situated on the west side of the Malpas Ferry. A Free House and Tea Rooms are on the left. There is a man walking up the road from the creek

Cowlings Mill, Cowlands Creek, Kea, Cornwall. Around 1910
A view of the creek on a sunny summers day. A number of people are posing for the camera. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan

Member of the First World War Womens Land Army. Cornwall. Around 1917
Member of the Womens Land Army, identified as Ms. Cousens, pictured with milking pail and stool. The womans uniform consists of boots, gaiters, felt hats and pale fabric overalls

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

Tywarnhayle Bridge, Perranporth, Perranzabuloe, Cornwall. Probably early 1900s
Beach Road and Tywarnhayle Bridge looking seaward. The Rocket Life Saving Apparatus building can be seen in the centre and there are several people. Photographer: Unknown

George Criscuolo fitting an evening gown of Crysede silk, St Ives, Cornwall. Around 1927
The gown is printed with the Pastoral design, fabric printed with the Zennor design is draped on the chair to the left and the fabric on the wall to the right bears the Isles of Scilly design

Machining room at Crysede Island Works, St Ives, Cornwall. Probably 1930s
Alec Walker left Mirfield, Yorkshire, in 1918 to set up a small experimental textile factory in Newlyn where wood-block printed silk fabrics and garments were designed and manufactured

The three-masted French ship Socoa in Falmouth Harbour, Cornwall. 1906
View of the starboard side of the three-masted French steel ship Socoa in Falmouth Harbour with tugs alongside. Note the remains of a wooden warship being broken up in the right foreground

The French three-masted barque Magatlan, Falmouth Harbour, Cornwall. May 1905
The wooden three-masted French registered barque Magatlan brought to Falmouth harbour after being abandoned at sea and picked up by a British steamer

The French three-masted barque La Fontaine off Falmouth, Cornwall. July 1909
The three-masted barque La Fontaine was built of steel at Ateliers and Chantiers in Nantes in 1899. She was registered in Nantes and owned by Societe Generale d Armement

Naval Reunion, Fowey, Cornwall. October 1991
Naval veterans revisited Fowey for a reunion of their wartime colleagues and met with the mayor, Hilda Court. Men of the Royal Navy 551 Assault Flotilla Group were stationed in the port in 1945

Alan Tindal Lennox-Boyd. Around 1907
Studio portrait photograph of Alan Tindal Lennox-Boyd as a young boy playing with building blocks on a chair. Born on 18th November 1904

Rose Villa, Perranarworthal, Cornwall. Early 1900s
A general view of the house through trees. Photographer: Arthur Philp

Crowgey Farm, Ruan Minor, Cornwall. 1904
George and Uncle Sampson Bosustow at work harvest time. George has a sickle in his hand and is the son of Sampson. Kellys Directory records that Sampson Bosustow was at Crowgey Farm until at least

Annie in corn field, Crowgey Farm, Ruan Minor, Cornwall. 1903
A young woman, Annie Bosustow, sits in the mown corn. Annie was one of a family of 13 born at Crowgey. Crowgey Farm was owned by Sampson Bosustow at this time

Coastguard cottages, St Just in Penwith Churchtown, Cornwall. Early 1900s
Coastguard cottages with a White Ensign flying on the flagpole at the New Downs end of the town. The flag is flown by all serving Royal Navy warships, ships boats, Royal Marines craft

The Board School, St Just in Penwith Churchtown, Cornwall. 7th March 1904
A view of the 1880 section of The Board School, Churchtown, with the datestone on the gable wall. A handcart of Veail, Bakers and Confectioners of St Just stands in front of the railings

Hennett, St Juliot, near Boscastle, Cornwall. 1959
A view of the Grade II listed farmhouse from the lane. The house is thought to have been built in the late 16th century, possibly for the Rawle family. Photographer: Charles Woolf

Coastguard hut, Polruan, Lanteglos by Fowey, Cornwall. 1904
A view of Polruan coastguard lookout hut with the coastguard standing in front of the gate. The Coast Guard (later known as Coastguard) was part of the Admiralty between 1856 and 1923

Peaceful demonstration by Miners, Redruth, Cornwall. 25th April 1889
600 miners, men, women and children are pictured during a demonstration against the stopping of Wheal Agar engine which would flood East Pool Mine

Fore Street, Trevena, Tintagel. 6th June 1907
A view along Trevenas main street looking north west. A young boy stands talking to a lady in a doorway. Photographer: John Charles Burrow

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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.