Daubuz Collection

Calenick, Kea, Cornwall. Early 1900s
An early view of Calenick, taken from an unusual angle, showing the bridge and several cottages. Photographer: Ernest Chegwidden

Group of women, Kea, Cornwall. Early 1900s
View of a group of women outside a cottage in Calenick. No doubt two of the women have put on clean white aprons for the photograph and note the beautiful lace curtains at the windows

Group of people, Calenick, Kea, Cornwall. Early 1900s
View of a group of men, two children and a dog, on the bridge at Calenick. Two of the men are obviously workmen and the photograph was probably taken in winter. Photographer: Ernest Chegwidden

Coombe, Kea, Cornwall. Before 1908
Early view of Coombe showing the creek with boats, and several houses on the bank. The two thatched cottages, Moor Close and Bunny Thatch, were demolished between the First and Second World Wars

Boat being built, Calenick, Kea, Cornwall. Early 1900s
View of a boat being built, probably at Brabyns yard in Calenick. White cottages at Calenick can just be made out to the left of the bow. Photographer: Ernest Chegwidden

Group of people, Kea, Cornwall. Early 1900s
A photograph of three men and two women outside a building. Two men are seated in front, the one on the right may be Mr Gill, the Kea parish clerk

Tree felling, Killiow Estate, Kea, Cornwall. Early 1900s
A view of several men felling a large tree. The second man from the right is John Stevens Scoble, the shipwright who lived in Beach Cottage, Coombe

Boat at boat yard, Calenick, Kea, Cornwall. Early 1900s
A view of a boat in Brabyns boat yard, with two men on board, looking in towards the wood. Part of the quay can be seen on the right and a metal fence or gate on the left

Boat building, Calenick, Kea, Cornwall. Early 1900s
View of a boat being built at Brabyns yard, Calenick. There are two men on board. Photographer: Ernest Chegwidden

Small leisure yacht, Coombe, Kea, Cornwall. Early 1900s
View showing a small yacht on the creek outside Beach Cottage, Coombe with three men on board. The bearded man is shipwright, John Stevens Scoble, who lived in Beach Cottage

Small yacht under construction, Kea, Cornwall. Early 1900s
A view of a small yacht, believed to be Viola, under construction. There are several pieces of wood around and a hand plane can be seen on the right hand side. Photographer: Ernest Chegwidden

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"Exploring the Rich History of Daubuz in Kea, Cornwall during the Early 1900s" Step back in time to Calenick, Kea, Cornwall during the early 1900s and discover the captivating story of Daubuz. This quaint village nestled amidst picturesque landscapes holds a treasure trove of memories from days gone by. In one snapshot, a group of women gathers in Kea, their vibrant dresses capturing the essence of an era long past. Their smiles radiate warmth as they share stories and laughter against the backdrop of this charming Cornish town. Meanwhile, at Calenick in Kea, another group congregates. Men and women alike come together to celebrate life's simple pleasures. The camaraderie is palpable as they revel in each other's company and create lasting memories that will be cherished for generations to come. Venturing further into Coombe before 1908 reveals a scene filled with anticipation. A boat takes shape under skilled hands at a boatyard - a testament to craftsmanship and dedication prevalent during those times. As onlookers marvel at its progress, dreams set sail upon these waters. The spirit of ingenuity permeates throughout Kea as evidenced by yet another image captured during this period. A small leisure yacht glides effortlessly through calm waters off Coombe's coast - an embodiment of freedom and adventure sought after by many souls seeking solace amidst nature's embrace. Back at Calenick once more, we witness determination etched on faces as boats are meticulously constructed with unwavering precision. Each plank carefully placed represents not only hard work but also resilience ingrained within these communities along Cornwall's shores. Amidst all this activity lies evidence of progress intertwined with nature itself – tree felling on Killiow Estate stands tall as testament to man’s symbiotic relationship with his surroundings; shaping them while being shaped by them simultaneously.