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Motor bus outside St Buryan Church.
Grid reference, SW 4091 2571
For further information see Historic Environment Record, https://www.heritagegateway.org.uk/Gateway/Results_Single.aspx?uid=MCO6446&resourceID=1020

PHOTO OF A PAINTING

Pictured is the south side of the East Pool winding machine. Adjoining the A30 trunk road from London to Land's End, this engine, still a prominent local landmark, is under the care of the National Trust and Trevithick Society and open to visitors at…

Built by Holman Bros 1887 ceased working 1921 Cylinder 30in Stroke 9ft 17rpm. Hauled Men & Ore from 1490ft

East Pool. Built by Holmans in 1887. Ceased working in 1921. Cylinder 30in Stroke 9ft 17rpm. Hauled men and ore from 1490ft.

A rare 1882 photograph showing the present Douglas Tower having its fog bell hoisted in position while workmen complete the lantern-room above. Smeaton's Tower in background was later dismantled and the top half was re-erected on Plymouth Hoe where…

DUPLICATE OF BUILD 6.009
A rare 1882 photo of the fog bell being hosted onto Douglas Tower. In the background is Smeaton's Tower, which was later dismantled and the top part re-erected on Plymouth Hoe.

One of two surviving relics in Britain of an architectural "frolic" inspired by Napoleon's Near East Campaign. Built in 1830, it was restored by the National Trust 1973 at a cost of £18,000.

St Ives Extravaganza. Clock pictures built by The Burgess Gallery (St Ives) from nutmeg graters, keys, door knobs, knockers, spark plugs, telephone dials and other oddments.

Founded world famous Cosmetic Company. It seems to be common knowledge in Cornwall that she was born in Hayle, however her parents emigrated from Hayle to Canada where she was born.

Elizabeth Arden, who was born Florence Nightingale Graham, and founded the world famous cosmetic company. There are some who claim she was born in Hayle; however, there is no evidence to support this. It is generally believed she was born in…

Saleswoman selling Elizabeth Arden products to customer.