Small CDV. Woman in light coloured dress.
Frederick Ernest Argall Truro. A prominent Truro photographer becoming established between 1866 -1873. By 1871 was drawing attention to his 'New Cameo Vignette Portraits' in a heated studio. Among the first to market Souvenir views of Truro Cathedral. Exhibited in Falmouth Polytechnic in 1881 and awarded a first class Bronze Medal in 1882 for 'The Skipper'
Cathedrals ,colection of prints by FRITH.
Cathedrals colection of prints by FRITH.
Railway Bridge & Chain Ferries Chains made Copperhouse Foundry for Brunel
Mousehole Harbour busy with boats and people.
A wide view of the Promenade in the Victorian era. The definition is particularly clear and the building easily recognisable from Folly House the oldest house on the left to the Battery rocks on the right with the Bandstand in the middle. There are groups of people in the costume of the era. NO IMAGE PRESENT
Newlyn Harbour fishing boats in shelter.
Penzance Harbour Note the old dock gates which were added in 1884 with facility to walk over the entrance to the floating dock, The Rank building was not built until much later.
He was Carlene's 3rd. cousin once removed and was born in Trewellard, Pendeen on 30th March 1903. He was a merchant seaman and on 3rd June 1923 was the 3rd. officer on board the S.S. Trevessa when the ship was sank off the coast of Australia. Eleven lives were lost at sea and after nearly 3 weeks the remaining crew arrived at Mauritius. A book describing the events was written by the ships Captain, Cecil Foster, relating the events. Also, see https://www.penwithlocalhistorygroup.co.uk/on-this-day/?id=305
From a photo album containing 6 "Stickyback" photos each 4.4x3 cms. "Causewayhead 861"
From Dr. Borlase's 'Antiquities of Cornwall'
Drawings of Roman coins and artifacts. Opie
From Dr. Borlase's 'Antiquities of Cornwall' facing p117
Drawings of portions of armlet and fragment of 'Mamillary brooch'.
Drawings of portions of armlet and fragment of 'Mamillary brooch'. Opie
Drawing of methods of securing axe heads. Opie