Cornish Collection (page 3)

East Looe, Cornwall. circa 1970s

Jonathan Couch, Cornwall. Before 1870
Full length portrait photograph of Dr Jonathan Couch (1789-1870) standing with one hand hooked into his waistcoat and holding a top hat in the other

Gold, Carnon Stream Works, Perranarworthal, Cornwall, England
Gold is a native element and precious metal which has been prized by mankind for thousands of years for its beauty, malleability and resistance to corrosion

Cornish sunset, St Agnes, Cornwall, England. Summer

Mawgan Porth, Cornwall. 1930s
View north from above the bridge across the back of the beach towards Trenance. A number of people are on the beach. Photographer: Unknown

Five little girls, Polperro, Cornwall. 1860-1870s
A group of five young girls, comprising two older girls, two toddlers and a baby. The second from the left is probably Jane Ann Libby

Five young boys, Polperro, Cornwall. 1860-1870s
Five young boys sitting on steps with their musical instruments, namely an accordion, triangle, tambourine, and a zither which is held by two boys

Houses on the hillside, Polperro, Cornwall. 1860-1870s
Houses on the hillside with children playing in The Warren. Photographic print from the manuscript The History of Polperro by Thomas Q

Harbour, Polperro, Cornwall. 1860-1870s
View over the south harbour wall with boats at low tide. A steamer (or schooner) can be seen beyond Chapel Rock, also known as Peak Rock

Tamsin Blight, the White Witch of Helston, William Jones Chapman (1808-1872)
Oil on canvas, English School, 1856. A portrait of an elderly woman wearing a bonnet and shawl, seated in a chair. Thomasine Blight (1793-1856), known locally as Tammy Blee

Vivian Terrace, Falmouth Road, Truro, Cornwall. Probably early 20th century
A view of Vivian Terrace looking towards the Lander Monument in Lemon Street. There is a man on a bicycle riding in the road and a horse-drawn milk cart with churns is waiting outside one house

Carclew House, Mylor, Cornwall. 15th March 1912
Main facade of Carclew House from the lawns. Originally owned by the Bonython family, the house and estate were purchased by William Lemon in 1739 who employed the architect Thomas Edwards to enlarge

Irene, Bryan Pearce (1929-2007)
Oil on board, 1975. Bryan Pearce was born in St Ives in 1929 and suffered from the then unknown condition Phenylketonuria, which affects the normal development of the brain

Mullion Cove (Porth Mellin), Mullion, Cornwall. 13th June 1908
Fishermen with nets and lobster pots by an open boat on the beach. The older man is holding up a lobster for the photographer, while the younger man is seated on a pot and checking the nets

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

Scallop Fishermen, Fowey, Cornwall. January 1992
Fowey scallop fishermen, who were captured outside the Lugger Inn in a photograph in 1990, have been painted in oils. Sussex artist Pat Yendell saw the photo

William Matthews, champion Cornish wrestler. 1911
William Matthews, champion wrestler (left) with an unknown man, thought perhaps to be Dave Emmett. Nicknamed Piper, Matthews is wearing the presentation belt he won in 1911

Captain Tom Gundry, champion Cornish wrestler. Probably early 1880s
A studio portrait photograph of the champion Cornish wrestler, Thomas Gundry, wearing a wrestling jacket and two championship sashes

Cornish wrestling group, Randfontein, Transvaal, South Africa. Around 1900
Cornish wrestlers, officials, trophies and prizes pictured outside what appears to be the Transvaal miners sports clubhouse

Reverend Hawkers Hut, Morwenstow, Cornwall. 9th July 1913
A man inside Hawkers Hut on the cliffs close to Sharpnose Point, about a mile from Morwenstow. It was built by the eccentric clergyman, poet and antiquarian Robert Stephen Hawker (1803-1875)

Pentewan harbour and village, St Austell, Cornwall. Late 1800s
A view of part of the harbour and the village main street. The schooner James Postlethwaite lies alongside in the harbour. A group of women and children stand outside of R.W

Firefighters, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. September 1991
Lostwithiel firefighters gather for the retirement of three of their number in 1991. Standing, from left to right: Terry Sandercock, Karl Bowden, Francis Doney, Neil Savage, Malcolm Hicks

Trevone Bay, Padstow, Cornwall. Probably 1930s
A view, looking towards Roundhole Point, of people on the beach. Photographer: Unknown

The beach, Perranporth, Perranzabuloe, Cornwall. August 1922
A view of the top end of Perranporth beach with the town beyond. The photograph was taken from below Cliff Road on the August Bank holiday. There are lots of people and children enjoying the weather

Polruan, Lanteglos by Fowey Cornwall. 1904
This view of Polruan was taken from the window of Fowey Hotel and shows the village on the hillside with the Fowey Estuary in the foreground. A small sailing boat is amongst the vessels on the river

Pednandrea stamps and mine dressing floor at Wheal Sparnon, Redruth, Cornwall. 1865
The area in the photograph is now covered by Clinton Road, Park Road and Albany Road, Redruth. According to the Ordnance Survey Six Inch map Cornwall LXIII

Two young miners at croust time at an unidentified mine in Cornwall. Late 1800s
This photograph shows two young miners having a break ( croust is a traditional Cornish word for a break for food). One man has a sledge hammer the other a mining type pick

Dolcoath Mine, Camborne, Cornwall. Probably 1890s
The photograph shows a group of men waiting to go underground. The man on the right with the white coat is probably the lander or banksman

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

Furzupland, Kenwyn, Cornwall. Early 1900s
A young girl with a skipping rope is at the top of the steps, a lady holding a card or paper is on the right and a gentleman in a trilby is on the left

The horse bus Loyal (Penzance to St Just) at the Commercial Hotel in Market Square, St Just, Cornwall. Before 1906
View of the Commercial Hotel in Market Square (or Commercial Square) when owned by Sydney Henry Coles. Samuel Woolcock was the owner by 1906. A number of people are posing for the camera outside

Village street in Port Gaverne, St Endellion Cornwall. 1906
View between houses to the beach. Two ladies are in the doorway of one of the houses, looking out to sea. Bathing huts can be seen on the beach and a person in a bathing suit is in the water

General view of Port Gaverne from the Port Isaac road, St Endellion, Cornwall. 1906
A view downhill to the beach and village with boats hauled up on to the beach. Bathing huts can also be seen. Port Gaverne was once a busy port used to export slate from the nearby Delabole slate

H. T. P. Motors Ltd, Back Quay, Truro, Cornwall. Taken before the the last section of the river was covered over in
Lorry number CV 5333 is parked on the Lemon Quay side of the River Kenwyn. H.T.P. Motors Ltd. later became the site of the Pannier Market. Photographer: Unknown

Handbell ringers, St Stephen in Brannel, Cornwall. Probably early 1900s
A group of eleven handbell ringers, possibly outside St Stephen in Brannel parish church. The group is very well dressed. Photographer: Canon Henry Holroyd Mills

The village street and bridge at Lerryn, St Veep, Cornwall. Early 1900s
A view of the village street and old bridge at Lerryn on the River Fowey. There are ducks on the waters edge, two children stand in the street and there are people on the bridge. Photographer: Unknown

Jamaica Inn, Bodmin Moor, Cornwall
Jamaica Inn, a Grade II listed building on Bodmin Moor near Bolventor, Cornwall, built as a coaching inn in 1750. Popular with smugglers

A street scene in Flushing, Cornwall. Early 1900s
A street scene in Flushing. People stand on the pavements to watch the photographer. A shop on the right is festooned with advertisements of the day. Photographer: Arthur Philp

Ladock School, Cornwall. Early 1900s
Ladock school with two boys outside. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan

Ladock village, Cornwall. Early 1900s
Ladock Village with the Chapel on the left and H. Kendalls shop ahead, with children playing in the street. Henry Kendall was a grocer and draper here in 1902

St Georges Road, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1883
A view up St Georges Road to Brunels viaduct from the corner of Ferris Town. The premises of Eusebius Sutton, a beer retailer, can be seen on the corner of the street at 29 Ferris Town

The Active pilchard cellar, Newquay, Cornwall. Around 1900
The interior of the Active fish cellar with four fishermen mending nets and crab pots. The Active was demolished between 1905 and 1906. Photographer: Ennor

Harbour, Polperro, Cornwall. 1914
Fishing boats and houses at the back of the harbour. Photographer: Herbert Hughes?

Wheal Grenville Mine, Camborne, Cornwall. 24th February 1910
Miners using a Holmans rock drill and sprayer at the 290 fathom level near Goolds shaft. Central figure identified as William Thomas, who died aged 38. Photographer: John Charles Burrow

Tywarnhayle Mine, St Agnes, Cornwall. Around 1907
Three miners next to the centrifugal pump shaft. This was the first electric pump in Cornwall. Photographer: Unknown

Levant Mine, St Just in Penwith, Cornwall. 1896
View of the Stamps engine house and a launder supplying water to a waterwheel. Photographer: Unknown

Fowey harbour, Cornwall. 1904
A view from Hall walk looking up river with the china clay docks and railway in the background. On the left middle of the picture Caffa Mill inlet

Possibly Trewergie House, Redruth, Cornwall. Early 1900s
A.K. Hamilton Jenkins home. Part of the A.K. Hamilton Jenkin collection. Photographer: Unknown

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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.