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Cornwall Collection (#39)

Background imageCornwall Collection: Shark Fishing

Shark Fishing
Shark fishing boats in the harbour at Looe, Cornwall, England. Date: 1960s

Background imageCornwall Collection: Nottar Bridge, Cornwall

Nottar Bridge, Cornwall
Nottar Bridge over the Tamar River, Cornwall Date: 1829

Background imageCornwall Collection: St Germans Abbey

St Germans Abbey Church, Cornwall, England, was originally a Benedictine foundation and the seat of a Bishop until 1050. Norman and Early English construction. Date: Medieval

Background imageCornwall Collection: Restormel Castle

Restormel Castle
The ruins of Restormel Castle, near Lostwithiel, Cornwall, England. This circular fortress was built in the 13th century on a Norman mound. Date: 13th century

Background imageCornwall Collection: Lostwithiel Gaol

Lostwithiel Gaol

Background imageCornwall Collection: Cottages on the beach at Clovelly

Cottages on the beach at Clovelly - a pretty Cornish coastal village famed for its donkeys. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageCornwall Collection: St Austell harbour, Cornwall

St Austell harbour, Cornwall
Aerial view of St Austell harbour in Cornwall, with fields in the background. Photograph by Heinz Zinram Date: 1952

Background imageCornwall Collection: Lands End - Sennen Post Office

Lands End - Sennen Post Office Date: circa 1910s

Background imageCornwall Collection: St Anthonys Lighthouse - Falmouth, Cornwall

St Anthonys Lighthouse - Falmouth, Cornwall Date: 1913

Background imageCornwall Collection: Little girl in a wicker pram

Little girl in a wicker pram
A little West Country girl in a fish basket which has been converted into a pram. A delightful view - possibly from Brixham, Devon. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageCornwall Collection: The harbour - St Ives

The harbour - St Ives, Cornwall Date: circa 1910s

Background imageCornwall Collection: Landewednack Church Cove, The Lizard, Cornwall

Landewednack Church Cove, The Lizard, Cornwall Date: circa 1911

Background imageCornwall Collection: ROCHE ROCK

ROCHE ROCK
Roche Rock Chapel, Cornwall, England, where legend has it that Ogrin the Hermit sheltered lovers Tristram and Isolde from the wrath of King Mark (her husband & his uncle)

Background imageCornwall Collection: Mount Edgcombe Chapel

Mount Edgcombe Chapel
The ruined chapel in Mount Edgcombe Park, Cornwall, England. Date: Medieval

Background imageCornwall Collection: Lands End Wave Study

Lands End Wave Study
A dramatic study of waves crashing against the rugged coastline, clouds looming above, Lands End, Cornwall, England. Date: 1950s

Background imageCornwall Collection: Stormy Tintagel

Stormy Tintagel
Waves crashing against the rugged cliffs at Tintagel, Cornwall, England. Date: 1930s

Background imageCornwall Collection: Steam Locomotive 1959

Steam Locomotive 1959
The County of Cornwall steam locomotive, crossing the West Largen Viaduct. Date: 1959

Background imageCornwall Collection: Viewing a Lighthouse

Viewing a Lighthouse
A family looking out to sea at Longships Lighthouse, using some pay binoculars, Lands End, Cornwall, England. Date: 1960s

Background imageCornwall Collection: Dodman Point Cross

Dodman Point Cross
Dodman Point, the highest granite cross in Cornwall, England, erected to honour the men of Cornwall who are spreading the (Christian) Gospel worldwide. Date: 1930s

Background imageCornwall Collection: The Tower of Terror

The Tower of Terror, Lizard Point, Cornwall, England. Date: January 1939

Background imageCornwall Collection: Sewage Outfall

Sewage Outfall
Raw sewage spewing into the sea and onto the beach at Mounts Bay, Penzance, Cornwall, England. Date: 1980s

Background imageCornwall Collection: Cornwall, Oxfordshire

Cornwall, Oxfordshire
Lovely cottages in a corner of the rather confusingly named village of Cornwall, which is actually in the county of Oxfordshire, England. Date: 1950s

Background imageCornwall Collection: Mousehole Harbour

Mousehole Harbour
A young man takes time out to admire the lovely harbour at Mousehole, Cornwall, England. Date: 1950s

Background imageCornwall Collection: Helston Floral Dance

Helston Floral Dance
THE FLORAL DANCE takes place during Furry day at Helston, Cornwall, England. At noon, couples in evening wear dance between the houses to bring the occupiers good luck. Date: 1950s

Background imageCornwall Collection: Truro Cathedral

Truro Cathedral, Truro, Cornwall, England, a modern cathedral, built in the Gothic Revival style. Built on the site of a 16th century church. Designed by John l. Pearson. Date: built 1880 - 1905

Background imageCornwall Collection: Watergate Bay, Newquay

Watergate Bay, Newquay
The sand dunes of Watergate Bay, Newquay, Cornwall, England. Date: 1960s

Background imageCornwall Collection: Cornish Well

Cornish Well
The famous Holy Well and old Cross at St. Clear, Cornwall, England. Date: 1950s

Background imageCornwall Collection: Fishermens Cottages

Fishermens Cottages
Traditional thatched fishermens cottages with lovely gardens, Cornwall, England. Date: 1967

Background imageCornwall Collection: Wheelwrights Barn Shop

Wheelwrights Barn Shop
An old Wheelwrights barn in the hamlet with the strange name of Gummows Shop, near Newquay, Cornwall, England. Who was Gummow and what sort of shop was it? Date: 1930s

Background imageCornwall Collection: Vauxhall Light Six

Vauxhall Light Six
A Vauxhall Light Six, classic car, in a lovely setting, St. Mawes, Cornwall, England. Date: 1930s

Background imageCornwall Collection: Cornish Rock Formation

Cornish Rock Formation
A rock formation seen at Trencom, Cornwall, England. Date: BC

Background imageCornwall Collection: Crantock Bay Sunset

Crantock Bay Sunset
Ssunset over Crantock Bay, Cornwall, England. Date: 1960s

Background imageCornwall Collection: Cornish Fishermen

Cornish Fishermen
A corner of the harbour of the typical Cornish fishing village of Mevagissey, England, showing fishermen repairing their nets in preparation for the next tide. Date: 1940s

Background imageCornwall Collection: Coastal Jetsam

Coastal Jetsam
Jetsam, cast ashore by the ebb tide on the coast of Cornwall, England. Date: 1930s

Background imageCornwall Collection: London Windmill

London Windmill
London? Yes, a windmill in a rural setting, on Cornwall Road, Brixton Hill, South London. It lost its sails in 1864, but is now working again - refitted with a gas engine! Date: built 1816

Background imageCornwall Collection: Lido Sunbathers

Lido Sunbathers

Background imageCornwall Collection: Cornish Sunset

Cornish Sunset
Sunset over Barrel Rock, Bude, Cornwall, England. Date: 1930s

Background imageCornwall Collection: Cornish Cross

Cornish Cross
An ancient cross in the village of Washaway, Cornwall, England. Date: 1950s

Background imageCornwall Collection: Polperro Museum

Polperro Museum
The quaint Polperro Museum, one of many old whitewashed buildings in this lovely fishing village in Cornwall, England. Date: 1950s

Background imageCornwall Collection: Come to Good

Come to Good
An invitation not to be resisted : Come to Good. This is actually the name of a lovely village in Cornwall, England! Date: 1950s

Background imageCornwall Collection: The Harbour and Profile Rock - Boscastle

The Harbour and Profile Rock - Boscastle, Cornwall. Date: 1906

Background imageCornwall Collection: View of Fowey, Cornwall

View of Fowey, Cornwall, at the mouth of the River Fowey. Date: 1906

Background imageCornwall Collection: The Last Church in England - Lands End

The Last Church in England - Lands End Date: 1933

Background imageCornwall Collection: The Old Post Office - Tintagel, Cornwall

The Old Post Office - Tintagel, Cornwall Date: early 1940s

Background imageCornwall Collection: The Queen and Prince Philip play with their children

The Queen and Prince Philip play with their children
The Duke of Edinburgh pushes the young Duke of Cornwall and Princess Anne on a swing in the grounds of the royal residence at Balmoral. The Queen looks on with their dog, Candy. Date: 1955

Background imageCornwall Collection: The Queen and Prince Philip play with their children, ponies

The Queen and Prince Philip play with their children, ponies
Prince Charles leading his pony William to his mother, Queen Elizabeth II. Princess Anne hold Greensleeves, patted by the Duke of Edinburgh, at Balmoral. 1955

Background imageCornwall Collection: St. Ives, Cornwall - Panoramic View

St. Ives, Cornwall - Panoramic View Date: circa 1907

Background imageCornwall Collection: The Royal family leave for holidays at Balmoral, Scotland

The Royal family leave for holidays at Balmoral, Scotland
Queen Elizabeth holds two year old Prince Andrews hand at Euston Station as they leave for Balmoral, escorted by Mr. H.C Johnson, General Manager, London Midland region



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