Cornish Collection (page 6)

Carn Brea Mine, Illogan, Cornwall. Around 1900
Stoping the lode in the 285 level, pare of 10 miners. Photographer: John Charles Burrow

Carnglaze Place. St Ives, Cornwall. 1900
A view into Carnglaze Place. In the distance a man kneels on the ground carrying out some type of work while two men watch his progress. Photographer: Unknown

Wheal Trannack Mine, Sithney, Cornwall. Around 1900
Stamps and waterwheel in the foreground and the viaduct for the Helston branch line in the background, with a steam train and carriages travelling across it. Photographer: Unknown

The ship, Bay of Panama, Falmouth, Cornwall. March 1891
Four masted ship, wrecked on Nare Point, Falmouth in the great blizzard of 10 March 1891. She was bound from Calcutta to Dundee with 13000 bales of jute

West End, Redruth, Cornwall. Early 1900s
On the corner is the outfitters shop belonging to H.W. Rippon (late J. Evans & Co.). Part of the A.K. Hamilton Jenkin collection. Photographer: Unknown

Polperro, Cornwall. 1904
Children sitting on the steps, with a curious cat watching them. Harbour can be glimpsed in background. Photographer: Unknown

Aerial view over Gyllyngvase and part of the docks. Cornwall. Around 1925
Cornishman and amateur photographer, Major Arthur William Gill, was well known in Cornwall and elsewhere during the 1920s and 1930s for his presentations of stills

Hell Bay, Bryher in a storm, Isles of Scilly, Cornwall. Around 1925
Glass lantern slide from a lecture, entitled Some Historic Cornish Beauty Spots, given by Cornishman and amateur photographer, Major Arthur William Gill, in around 1925

Churchtown, St Agnes, Cornwall. Early 1900s
Churchtown showing Paulls hotel named after landlord John Paull. In 1930 the establishment changed to the St Agnes Hotel. Photographer: Probably Arthur William Jordan

Cottages at the head of the creek, Ruan Lanihorne, Cornwall. Around 1925
Glass lantern slide from a lecture, entitled Some Historic Cornish Beauty Spots, given by Cornishman and amateur photographer, Major Arthur William Gill, in around 1925

Market Jew Street, Penzance, Cornwall. 1920s
View up Market Jew Street towards the Market House with the statue of Sir Humphrey Davy in front. Sir Humphrey Davy was born in Penzance in 1778 and became President of the Royal Society

Princes Street, with the first Great House and Trevail Monumental Masons, Truro, Cornwall. 1920s
Glass lantern slide from a lecture, entitled Some Historic Cornish Beauty Spots, given by Cornishman and amateur photographer, Major Arthur William Gill, in around 1925

South Condurrow Mine, Camborne, Cornwall. 1892
Four miners standing in the Cathedral, at South Condurrow mine. In 1897 part of the property was transferred to Camborne School of Mines as the (later) King Edward VII mine

Tin dressing frames, Dolcoath Mine, Camborne, Cornwall. Late 1800s
Tin dressing frames with Bal maidens and overseer, looking south towards Stamps engine house and Brea. Photographer: John Charles Burrow

Cornish tin mines, 19th century
Cornish tin mines, 19th-century artwork. These mines are in the parish of St Just in Penwith, Cornwall, UK. 19th-century tin mines in this area date back to 1721

Fishing boats off Chapel Rock, Polperro, Cornwall. Probably 1860s-1870s
A view of fishing boats moored off Chapel Rock, also known as Peak Rock, probably waiting for high water to enter the harbour

The harbour, Polperro, Cornwall. Probably 1860s-1870s
The harbour from the slipway near The Three Pilchards. Amongst the moored boats are those with registration numbers 23FY, 49FY, 351(?)FY, 50FY and 78FY

The village, Polperro, Cornwall. Probably 1860s-1870s
Houses and the waterfront on the east side of the village with lime kiln in the background. Island House is the property end-on in the foreground

The village, Polperro, Cornwall. Probably 1860s-1870s
A view taken from Osprey Cottage of the southern end of the village with the houses on the western side and the path leading to Chapel Rock, also known as Peak Rock

Harbour walls, Polperro, Cornwall. Probably 1861
The inner and outer harbour walls from the landward side with boats and men on the inner wall. The Prince of Wales Pier was about to be built, the foundation stone being laid on 5th September 1861

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

Great Western Hotel, Cliff Road, Newquay, Cornwall. Early 1900s
A heavy circus waggon drawn by six horses outside the Great Western Hotel in Newquay. Possibly from the Bostock and Wombwell Menagerie

Cliff Road, Newquay, Cornwall. Early 1900s
A line of two elephants and three camels passing Newquay Railway Station. There is a man in costume riding the second elephant. Possibly from the Bostock and Wombwell Menagerie. Photographer: Unknown

Lower Lemon Street, Truro, Cornwall. Probably 1911
A view of Lower Lemon Street looking from Lemon Bridge towards Farrows Bank and the Red Lion Hotel in Boscawen Street. The street is decorated with flags and garlands

Ferris Town in the snow, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900s
A view down both sides of Ferris Town towards Frances Street, in the snow. A horse and carriage is driving down the street and a few people are carefully walking on the pavements

Ferris Town, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900s
A view down the south side of Ferris Town, towards Frances Street. A number of children are standing in the street with delivery cart further down the road

Fishing boats, Polperro, Cornwall. Possibly 1940s
Polperro Harbour with fishing boats: FY185, FY20, FY30, FY52 and possibly FY12. Houses can be seen extending up the hillside/cliffside. Photographer: Unknown

Malpas Ferry at Tregothnan landing, St Michael Penkivel, Cornwall. Around 1887
A view of the Tregothnan landing place looking towards Malpas with a view of the houses along the top. The gentleman on the far left is Mr Allen, the ferryman, with his daughter Laura, aged 7

Cutting room at Crysede Island Works, St Ives, Cornwall. 23rd March 1931 or 23rd March 1936
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 Lennox-Boyd family. Around 1912
Studio photograph of Alan Tindal Lennox-Boyd with his brothers and mother, Florence Annie Begbie (1870-1949). Standing: George Edward Lennox-Boyd (1902-1943); seated children

The Lennox-Boyd brothers. Around 1912
Studio photograph of Alan Tindal Lennox-Boyd with his brothers. From left to right: George Edward Lennox-Boyd (1902-1943), Alan Tindal Lennox-Boyd (1904-1983)

The beach, Perranporth, Perranzabuloe, Cornwall. August / September 1921
Fisherman on the beach with fish on a line. He is identified as Frank Roberts, fishing for bass. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan

St Michaels Church, Porthilly, St Minver, Cornwall. Probably early 1900s
Small boats on Porthilly beach with St Michaels Church in the background. Photographer: Unknown

Goonvrea, Perranarworthal, Cornwall. December 1924
A general view of Goonvrea from a distance with Cliff House below. In 1980, Rex Barratt writes in his book, Stately Homes in and Around Truro, " Goonvrea

Tresillian Village from the river, Tresillian, Cornwall. Early 1900s
A view taken from the road from Truro looking up the river to Tresillian Village. A two masted schooner sits on the river bed. Another single masted vessel lies astern of the schooner

Tremough House, Tremough Estate, Penryn, Cornwall. Early 1900s
View showing the front exterior of Tremough House. The estate is named after the Tremough family who lived on the site from the 1300s to 1600s

Sir Charles Lemon with his niece Louisa Ann Dyke, Carclew House, Mylor, Cornwall. Around 1860
Sir Charles Lemon (1784-1868) of Carclew House, a Cornish mine owner, Member of Parliament for Penryn and Sheriff of Cornwall

Henry Martins Home, Woodbury, Woodbury Point, Kea, Cornwall. Early 1900s
A front view of Henry Martins home, " Woodbury" at Woodbury Point on the River Fal. Note this is spelled as " Woodberry" on the original glass plate negative

Bill Harvey inspecting fishing nets, Porthgwarra, Cornwall. June 1903
" Is it worth mending?" Bill Harvey inspecting fishing nets surrounded by lobster pots in front of a thatched cottage at Porthgwarra. He was aged 58 when the photograph was taken

Carvedras Smelting Works, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1892
A general view of the tin smelting works with workmen outside and Brunels viaduct behind. This photograph was probably taken in 1892 when the operators, Daubuz and Company, amalgamated with Bolitho

Surface Workers, Dolcoath Mine, Camborne, Cornwall. 1890s
Dolcoath Mine showing the New East shaft on the right, with bal maidens and overseer. Part of the A.K. Hamilton Jenkin collection. Photographer: Unknown

Tincroft Mine, Illogan, Cornwall. Late 1800s
Miners and bal maidens posed in front of surface buildings. Part of the A.K. Hamilton Jenkin collection. Photographer: Unknown

Denas Water, Tresillian, Cornwall. Around 1904
Shops and old post office opposite Holy Trinity Church, with two ladies standing in the road. Photographer: Probably Arthur William Jordan

Lanherne Convent, St Mawgan in Pydar, Cornwall. 1906
A view of Lanherne Convent taken from the main entrance gate, with the tower of St Mawgan in Pydar Parish Church just visible over the trees on the right hand side

Boscawen Street, Truro, Cornwall. June 1911
City Hall exterior decorated with bunting for the Coronation of George V on 22nd June 1911. The water pump, fountain and drinking troughs are still in place. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan

River Street, Truro, Cornwall. Late 1800s
A view of River Street, looking east, showing the Truro Savings Bank and Baptist Chapel, later to become the Royal Cornwall Museum. The architect of both buildings was Philip Sambell (1798-1874)

Dolcoath Mine, Camborne, Cornwall. 1890s
Dolcoath Spallers and Bal Maidens. The mine captain, sitting at the front on the right, is believed to be Mr Thomas. Photographer: Unknown

Fulton Mackay and Sprocket, filming in Cornwall
The actor Fulton Mackay (1922-1987) and Sprocket, filming the TV series Fraggle Rock at St Anthonys Lighthouse near Falmouth, Cornwall

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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.