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Boscawen Collection

"Boscawen: A Glimpse into Cornwall's Storied Past" Step back in time to the early 1900s and immerse yourself in the captivating world of Boscawen

Background imageBoscawen Collection: Penkivel manor house, St Michael Penkivel, Cornwall. Date unknown but probably early 1900s

Penkivel manor house, St Michael Penkivel, Cornwall. Date unknown but probably early 1900s
A view of Penkivel manor house, St Michael Penkevil. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan

Background imageBoscawen Collection: 6th Viscount Falmouth

6th Viscount Falmouth
EVERLYN BOSCAWEN, sixth viscount FALMOUTH Noted racehorse owner. with his autograph Date: 1819 - 1889

Background imageBoscawen Collection: Edward Boscawen

Edward Boscawen
EDWARD BOSCAWEN Naval commander, painted when he was Admiral of the Blue Date: 1711 - 1761

Background imageBoscawen Collection: Battle of Lagos, 1761 (line engraving)

Battle of Lagos, 1761 (line engraving)
1579720 Battle of Lagos, 1761 (line engraving); (add.info.: Line engraving of the Battle of Lagos. On the left Boscawen's Flagship the Namur with her Mizzen shot away. Engraved by P.C. Canot)

Background imageBoscawen Collection: Tregothnan, St Michael Penkivel, Cornwall. Probably 1920s

Tregothnan, St Michael Penkivel, Cornwall. Probably 1920s
The exterior of Tregothnan with a group of people walking around the path. Tregothnan has been home to the Boscawen family since 1334

Background imageBoscawen Collection: Distant view of Tregothnan, St Michael Penkivel, Cornwall. Date unknown but probably early 1900s

Distant view of Tregothnan, St Michael Penkivel, Cornwall. Date unknown but probably early 1900s
A distant view of Tregothnan, across the fields from the River Fal. Tregothnan has been home to the Boscawen family since 1334

Background imageBoscawen Collection: Tregothnan boat house, St Michael Penkivel, Cornwall. Date unknown but probably early 1900s

Tregothnan boat house, St Michael Penkivel, Cornwall. Date unknown but probably early 1900s
Boat house on the River Fal at Tregothnan showing a moored boat with a lady and a dog seated aboard. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan

Background imageBoscawen Collection: Truro Boscawen Street early 1900s

Truro Boscawen Street early 1900s

Background imageBoscawen Collection: Evelyn Boscawen, 6th Viscount Falmouth

Evelyn Boscawen, 6th Viscount Falmouth
Vintage 19th century photograph: Evelyn Boscawen, 6th Viscount Falmouth (18 March 1819 - 6 November 1889), was a breeder of race horses and the winner of many classic races

Background imageBoscawen Collection: Portrait of the daughters of Henry Somerset, 7th Duke

Portrait of the daughters of Henry Somerset, 7th Duke
Portrait of Emily Blanche Charlotte, Rose Caroline and Emily Catherine Anne Somerset, daughters of Henry Somerset, 7th Duke of Beaufort

Background imageBoscawen Collection: Boscawen Street, Truro, Cornwall

Boscawen Street, Truro, Cornwall, with the WW1 memorial in the left foreground. Date: circa 1920s

Background imageBoscawen Collection: Launch of the Boscawen at Woolwich (engraving)

Launch of the Boscawen at Woolwich (engraving)
587770 Launch of the Boscawen at Woolwich (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Launch of the Boscawen, at Woolwich, London)

Background imageBoscawen Collection: Launch of the 'Boscawen, 'at Woolwich (engraving)

Launch of the "Boscawen, "at Woolwich (engraving)
1101132 Launch of the " Boscawen, " at Woolwich (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Launch of the " Boscawen, " at Woolwich)

Background imageBoscawen Collection: The launch of the Boscawen at Woolwich (engraving)

The launch of the Boscawen at Woolwich (engraving)
603824 The launch of the Boscawen at Woolwich (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The launch of the Boscawen at Woolwich, London, on Wednesday last)

Background imageBoscawen Collection: Boscawen, (1711-1761), 1830. Creator: Unknown

Boscawen, (1711-1761), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Boscawen, (1711-1761), 1830. Edward Boscawen (1711-1761) Admiral in the Royal Navy and MP of Truro, Cornwall. From " Biographical Illustrations", by Alfred Howard. [Thomas Tegg, R

Background imageBoscawen Collection: The Clerk of Works cottage, Tregothnan, St Michael Penkivel, Cornwall

The Clerk of Works cottage, Tregothnan, St Michael Penkivel, Cornwall. Date unknown but probably early 1900s
A view of the Clerk of Works cottage at Tregothnan. Tregothnan has been home to the Boscawen family since 1334. The house was rebuilt by Edward Boscawen (1787-1841)

Background imageBoscawen Collection: Viscount Falmouth, 1879. Creator: Vincent Brooks Day & Son

Viscount Falmouth, 1879. Creator: Vincent Brooks Day & Son
Viscount Falmouth, 1879. Evelyn Boscawen, 6th Viscount Falmouth (1819-1889), sportsman. From The Sporting Gazette and Agricultural Journal, 9th August 1879

Background imageBoscawen Collection: Lord and Lady Petre

Lord and Lady Petre pictured at Tregye, Perranwell, Cornwall shortly after returning from their honeymoon. Lady Catherine (Kitty) Petre

Background imageBoscawen Collection: Boscawen Street with war memorial, Truro, Cornwall

Boscawen Street with war memorial, Truro, Cornwall
Boscawen Street with war memorial in Truro, Cornwall, with the cathedral just visible in the top right. Date: circa 1950s

Background imageBoscawen Collection: Caricature, Fred Archer, jockey, and Lord Falmouth

Caricature, Fred Archer, jockey, and Lord Falmouth
Caricature, Frederick James (Fred) Archer (1857-1886), English flat race jockey, riding on the shoulders of his patron, Evelyn Boscawen, 6th Viscount Falmouth (1819-1889)

Background imageBoscawen Collection: Mary Vctss Falmouth 2

Mary Vctss Falmouth 2
MARY FRANCES ELIZABETH, viscountess FALMOUTH (nee Stapleton), when baroness Le Despencer; wife of Evelyn Boscawen, 6th viscount. Date: 1822 - 1891

Background imageBoscawen Collection: 6th Viscount Falmouth -2

6th Viscount Falmouth -2
EVERLYN BOSCAWEN, sixth viscount FALMOUTH Noted racehorse owner. Date: 1819 - 1889

Background imageBoscawen Collection: Mary Vctss Falmouth

Mary Vctss Falmouth
MARY FRANCES ELIZABETH, viscountess FALMOUTH (nee Stapleton), when baroness Le Despencer; wife of Evelyn Boscawen, 6th viscount. Date: 1822 - 1891

Background imageBoscawen Collection: 1758 - Naval Engagement

1758 - Naval Engagement
Burning of the Prudent at Louisbourg. A gallant expedition from Boscawens fleet, captured the Prudent and the Bienfaisant, with the former stranded and burnt. Date: 1758

Background imageBoscawen Collection: Edward Boscawen / Sayer

Edward Boscawen / Sayer
EDWARD BOSCAWEN Naval commander, Admiral of the Blue Squadron Date: 1711 - 1761

Background imageBoscawen Collection: Boscawen Street, Truro, Cornwall

Boscawen Street, Truro, Cornwall
Boscawen Street, Truro, near Redannick, Cornwall, England. Date: 1900s

Background imageBoscawen Collection: Lady Petre

Lady Petre
Lady Catherine (Kitty) Petre, formerly Catherine Margaret Boscawen, wife of Lionel Goerge Carroll, 16th Baron Petre. The 16th Baron, son of the 15th Baron and Julia Mary Cavendish-Taylor

Background imageBoscawen Collection: Lady Petres milking school, WW1

Lady Petres milking school, WW1
Lady Catherine Petre, formerly Catherine Margaret Boscawen, wife of Lionel Goerge Carroll, 16th Baron Petre. The 16th Baron, son of the 15th Baron and Julia Mary Cavendish-Taylor

Background imageBoscawen Collection: Sir Arthur S. T. Griffith-Boscawen, Vanity Fair, RAY

Sir Arthur S. T. Griffith-Boscawen, Vanity Fair, RAY
Lieut-Col SIR ARTHUR SACKVILLE TREVOR GRIFFITH-BOSCAWEN (1865-1946) British Conservative Party politician Date: 1865-1946

Background imageBoscawen Collection: 6th Viscount Falmouth, Vanity Fair, Spy

6th Viscount Falmouth, Vanity Fair, Spy
EVELYN BOSCAWEN, 6th Viscount FALMOUTH (1819-1889) Caption: Never bets Date: 1819 - 1889

Background imageBoscawen Collection: A FREE AND EASY ON BOARD H. M. TRAINING SHIP BOSCAWEN'

A FREE AND EASY ON BOARD H. M. TRAINING SHIP BOSCAWEN"
A " FREE AND EASY " ON BOARD H.M. TRAINING SHIP " BOSCAWEN"

Background imageBoscawen Collection: Source Size = 2528 x 1765

Source Size = 2528 x 1765
The Launch of the " boscawen, " at Woolwich

Background imageBoscawen Collection: Picture No. 10741184

Picture No. 10741184
England - Aerial view, Boscawen-un Stone Circle (with gorse flowers), St Buryan, Cornwall Date:

Background imageBoscawen Collection: EDWARD BOSCAWEN (1711-1761). Known as Old Dreadnought. English naval officer

EDWARD BOSCAWEN (1711-1761). Known as Old Dreadnought. English naval officer. Copper engraving, 18th century

Background imageBoscawen Collection: Eton and Harrow Match at Lords, 1925

Eton and Harrow Match at Lords, 1925
Page from the Illustrated London News showing the Eton versus Harrow cricket match at Lords cricket ground in 1925. In the top picture, J.P.T. Boscawen is chaired after his stand with H.P

Background imageBoscawen Collection: The Hon. Pamela Boscawen

The Hon. Pamela Boscawen
PAMELA CARME The Hon. Pamela Boscawen, sister of Lord Falmouth and well known on the West End stage under the name of Pamela Carme


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"Boscawen: A Glimpse into Cornwall's Storied Past" Step back in time to the early 1900s and immerse yourself in the captivating world of Boscawen. Nestled amidst the enchanting landscapes of St Michael Penkivel, Cornwall, this historic destination holds tales that have stood the test of time. At its heart lies Penkivel Manor House, a magnificent structure exuding grandeur and charm. Once home to notable figures such as Edward Boscawen, 6th Viscount Falmouth, it served as a hub for social gatherings and lavish affairs. The walls whisper secrets from an era long gone by. Truro Boscawen Street paints a picture of bustling streets filled with life during those early 1900s. It was here that Sir Jock Delves Broughton and Lady Broughton left their mark on history, weaving their own unique stories into the fabric of this vibrant community. Venturing further into Tregothnan reveals another facet of Boscawen's allure. This picturesque estate in St Michael Penkivel offers glimpses into opulent living during the 1920s. Lady Broughton graced these grounds with her elegance and grace, leaving behind an indelible legacy. Distant views capture Tregothnan's timeless beauty against a backdrop shrouded in mystery. Though dates elude us, one can't help but imagine the splendor that unfolded within its walls during those early years of the 1900s. The boat house at Tregothnan stands as a testament to leisurely days spent on tranquil waters. Its origins may be unknown, but it serves as a reminder of simpler times when Lord and Lady Petre reveled in nature's embrace while basking in each other's company. Evelyn Boscawen, 6th Viscount Falmouth, emerges as a central figure in Boscawen's narrative.