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John Farley in a workshop
He is using a Stanley woodworking plane, and had a workshop in Penzance, whereabouts now unknown.
He was a carpenter and cabinet maker, and also made coffins.
He was a carpenter and cabinet maker, and also made coffins.
Serpentine Works Wherrytown
Serpentine Works Wherrytown. Built 1854 taken down 1912.
Man Thatching Roof
Man on ladder thatching a cottage roof, two children on ground watching.
Location unknown
Location unknown
Men thatching roof
Two men using ladder to thatch roof
Unknown location
Unknown location
Cornish hedge making competition
Cornish hedgers in competition, note Cornish shovel and men working at "No 4"
Unknown location, Gents toilets in background
Same competition as CRAFT 9CG 008
Unknown location, Gents toilets in background
Same competition as CRAFT 9CG 008
Industrial scene
This image shows a workplace where wooden casks or barrels were manufactured. The eleven workers were known as Coopers. These casks were used to hold both dry and wet goods.
Casks like these were used locally in Newlyn to pack 'Cornish…
Casks like these were used locally in Newlyn to pack 'Cornish…
Local basket making works, Newlyn.
This is possibly the Wallis family at the Tolcarne, Newlyn. Baskets had many uses; the square one is a laundry basket.
The men look as if they are posing with their wares.
The men look as if they are posing with their wares.
Three men in Plumbers store/workshop
Three men in plumbers store/workshop
Man Thatching Roof
Man Thatching Roof
Man Thatching Roof
Man Thatching Roof
Workshop
Workshop - Saws, Carpenters tools
Large wheel driving what looks like an early lathe for turning wood
Large wheel driving what looks like an early lathe for turning wood
Thatching
Walter Hosking
Thatcher from Porthleven
Thatcher from Porthleven
Man with 1837 Weather Vane on Market House
Tommy Thomas welder with Holman Bros. Note 1837 weather vane with Lloyds Bank symbol
Series of Garden & Cornish Hedges being built
One in a series of photos showing the construction of a Cornish hedge and garden.
Series of Garden & Cornish Hedges being built
One in a series of photos showing the construction of a Cornish hedge and garden.
Series of Garden & Cornish Hedges being built
One in a series of photos showing the construction of a Cornish hedge and garden.
Series of Garden & Cornish Hedges being built
One in a series of photos showing the construction of a Cornish hedge and garden.
Series of Garden & Cornish Hedges being built
One in a series of photos showing the construction of a Cornish hedge and garden.
Series of Garden & Cornish Hedges being built
One in a series of photos showing the construction of a Cornish hedge and garden.
Series of Garden & Cornish Hedges being built
One in a series of photos showing the construction of a Cornish hedge and garden