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Greenham Collection (#3)

"Exploring the Timeless Beauty of Greenham: A Journey through Cornwall's Historic Sites" Step back in time to 1982, as we find ourselves at Victoria Pier in Mevagissey

Background imageGreenham Collection: The Egyptian House, Chapel Street, Penzance, Cornwall. 1974

The Egyptian House, Chapel Street, Penzance, Cornwall. 1974
A view of the Egyptian House in Chapel Street. The Egyptian House was created between 1834 and 1837 by bookseller John Lavin who sold maps, guides and stationery

Background imageGreenham Collection: Fish Market, Padstow, Cornwall. 1968

Fish Market, Padstow, Cornwall. 1968
General view of of the rear of the fish market and The Lindsey Boat Co. Ltd. boat builders, with boats called Dove and Newquay

Background imageGreenham Collection: The Obby Oss, South Quay, Padstow, Cornwall. 1966

The Obby Oss, South Quay, Padstow, Cornwall. 1966
The May Day Obby Oss festival with the parade moving through the town. The Obby Oss is an integral part of the May Day celebrations in Padstow

Background imageGreenham Collection: Capstan house, Hendra Farm, Pelynt, Cornwall. 1967

Capstan house, Hendra Farm, Pelynt, Cornwall. 1967
A view of the capstan house at the farm, with an octagonal slate roof and wooden doors. Photographer: Charles Woolf

Background imageGreenham Collection: Old harbour, Padstow, Cornwall. 1974

Old harbour, Padstow, Cornwall. 1974
The old harbour at Padstow, taken from the top of the south harbour wall, looking north. Photographer: Charles Woolf

Background imageGreenham Collection: Obby Oss Day at Padstow, Cornwall. 1978

Obby Oss Day at Padstow, Cornwall. 1978
Crowds of people, some dancing, in Lanadwell Street on Obby Oss Day. The Obby Oss is an integral part of the May Day celebrations in Padstow

Background imageGreenham Collection: The Obby Oss, The Strand, Padstow, Cornwall. 1966

The Obby Oss, The Strand, Padstow, Cornwall. 1966
The May Day Obby Oss festival with the parade moving through the town. The Obby Oss is an integral part of the May Day celebrations in Padstow

Background imageGreenham Collection: The Obby Oss, Padstow, Cornwall. 1966

The Obby Oss, Padstow, Cornwall. 1966
The May Day Obby Oss festival with the parade moving through the town. The Obby Oss is an integral part of the May Day celebrations in Padstow

Background imageGreenham Collection: Market Street, Penryn, Cornwall. 1973

Market Street, Penryn, Cornwall. 1973
A view from Market Street to the Kings Arms in Broad Street, Penryn. The Carpet Centre, J. Hewitt Newsagent and Gem Cafe can be seen in the foreground. Photographer: Charles Woolf

Background imageGreenham Collection: Old Mill House, The Square, Penryn, Cornwall. 1974

Old Mill House, The Square, Penryn, Cornwall. 1974
A view of the house formerly lived in by the miller. A cobbled path leads up to the Grade II listed late 18th / early 19th century house

Background imageGreenham Collection: The Square, Penryn, Cornwall. 1974

The Square, Penryn, Cornwall. 1974
A view of The Square showing an empty road with cars parked in front of the houses. Two people are walking by. Photographer: Charles Woolf

Background imageGreenham Collection: Barton Row, St Kew, Cornwall. 1971

Barton Row, St Kew, Cornwall. 1971
General view of the rear of the row of cottages, taken from across a meadow. Photographer: Charles Woolf

Background imageGreenham Collection: Tretawn, St Kew, Cornwall, 1957

Tretawn, St Kew, Cornwall, 1957
General view of most of the Grade II listed late 16th century house. Photographer: Charles Woolf

Background imageGreenham Collection: Trewane, St Kew, Cornwall. 1957

Trewane, St Kew, Cornwall. 1957
General view of the Grade II listed manor house built for the Nicholls family in the early 17th century. Photographer: Charles Woolf

Background imageGreenham Collection: Pengenna, St Kew, Cornwall. 1959

Pengenna, St Kew, Cornwall. 1959
General view of the front of the Grade II listed late 16th / early 17th century house and part of the garden. Photographer: Charles Woolf

Background imageGreenham Collection: River Lynher, near Clapper Bridge, Quethiock, Cornwall. Possibly summer 1964

River Lynher, near Clapper Bridge, Quethiock, Cornwall. Possibly summer 1964
A view of the River Lynher near Clapper Bridge with a small waterfall. The river is about 21 miles long, rises on Bodmin Moor and flows into the Tamar Estuary near Plymouth

Background imageGreenham Collection: General view of Trewithen House showing entrance and side block, Probus, Cornwall. 1967

General view of Trewithen House showing entrance and side block, Probus, Cornwall. 1967
The estate was purchased and developed by Philip Hawkins in 1715 and has remained in the ownership of the family since then. The house is now Grade I listed. Photographer: Charles Woolf

Background imageGreenham Collection: View from church tower, Probus, Cornwall. 1953

View from church tower, Probus, Cornwall. 1953
View over the village to the north west from the top of the church tower. The China Clay hills can be seen in the far distance. Photographer: Charles Woolf

Background imageGreenham Collection: Mace grocery store in The Square, St Keverne, Cornwall. 1967

Mace grocery store in The Square, St Keverne, Cornwall. 1967
A shop in The Square with St Keverne Church on the right. A small van with registration plate 548 JCV is parked outside. Photographer: Charles Woolf

Background imageGreenham Collection: Porthoustock, St Keverne, Cornwall. 1978

Porthoustock, St Keverne, Cornwall. 1978
A view of the remains of the quarry jetty at Porthoustock from the beach. There are several people at the waters edge and some small boats pulled up, including FH156 and FH124

Background imageGreenham Collection: B-52 at Greenham Common

B-52 at Greenham Common
Boeing B-52G Superfortress ?57-6484? from the 2nd BW United States Air Force - International Air Tattoo 1977, Greenham Common on 25 June 1977 Date: 1977

Background imageGreenham Collection: The coast path, Lundy Bay, St Minver, Cornwall. 1972 (could possibly be 1989)

The coast path, Lundy Bay, St Minver, Cornwall. 1972 (could possibly be 1989)
The coast path at Lundy Bay, by the National Trust sign, with a couple walking a dog and sheep in the adjoining field. The National Trust sign states

Background imageGreenham Collection: Harlyn House, Harlyn Bay, St Merryn, Cornwall. 1965

Harlyn House, Harlyn Bay, St Merryn, Cornwall. 1965
Side view of the main facade of the 17th century Grade II listed building. Photographer: Charles Woolf

Background imageGreenham Collection: North Street, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. 1966

North Street, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. 1966
North Street, on a sunny day. A view looking down towards the junction with Monmouth Lane. The junction with Church lane is on the right just before the parked cars

Background imageGreenham Collection: The National School, St Mellion, Cornwall. 1977

The National School, St Mellion, Cornwall. 1977
A view of the National School in St Mellion, built in 1881. The school later became known as St Mellion Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School. Photographer: Charles Woolf

Background imageGreenham Collection: Penwarne, Mawnan, Cornwall. 1979

Penwarne, Mawnan, Cornwall. 1979
View, from the front, of the late 18th century Country House at Penwarne through the trees, probably in early spring. Photographer: Charles Woolf

Background imageGreenham Collection: Penwarne, Mawnan, Cornwall. 1978

Penwarne, Mawnan, Cornwall. 1978
View of the late 18th century Country House at Penwarne through the trees. Photographer: Charles Woolf

Background imageGreenham Collection: Capstan house used as a garage, Polyphant, Lewannick, Cornwall. 1978

Capstan house used as a garage, Polyphant, Lewannick, Cornwall. 1978
View of the slate roofed farm building, situated near to Polyphant Village Green, with a car bearing the registration number HDR 963F, possibly a Triumph Herald. Wider view of driveway and house

Background imageGreenham Collection: Summer House at Tregothnan, St Michael Penkivel, Cornwall. 1976

Summer House at Tregothnan, St Michael Penkivel, Cornwall. 1976
A view of the Summer house in the garden of Tregothnan House on an open day. Two visitors are sitting on a bench outside. Tregothnan has been home to the Boscawen family since 1334

Background imageGreenham Collection: A view of Churchtown, Little Petherick, Cornwall. 1968

A view of Churchtown, Little Petherick, Cornwall. 1968
A countryside view of Churchtown in the distance, from the St Issey side, with the church visible between the trees. Photographer: Charles Woolf

Background imageGreenham Collection: View of Malpas looking up river towards Truro from Tregothnan landing, St Michael Penkivel

View of Malpas looking up river towards Truro from Tregothnan landing, St Michael Penkivel, Cornwall. 1975
A number of small boats are moored in the river. Photographer: Charles Woolf /Joyce Greenham

Background imageGreenham Collection: St Crewennas Church, Crowan, Cornwall. 1957

St Crewennas Church, Crowan, Cornwall. 1957
Exterior view of Crowan Parish Church from the south. Built in the 15th century, the church underwent substantial restoration by J.P. St Aubyn in 1872. Photographer: Charles Woolf

Background imageGreenham Collection: Lanlivery Board School, Cornwall. 1979

Lanlivery Board School, Cornwall. 1979
Built in 1877, this is a good example of a small rural Board School Built under the Elementary Education Act 1870 known as Forsters Education Act

Background imageGreenham Collection: 20 Church Street, Launceston, Cornwall. 1975

20 Church Street, Launceston, Cornwall. 1975
fruit and vegetable shop at 20 Church Street

Background imageGreenham Collection: St Stephens Hill, Newport, Launceston, Cornwall. 1973

St Stephens Hill, Newport, Launceston, Cornwall. 1973
A view looking down St Stephens Hill, towards Newport Market House with Launceston Castle and church in the background. The Market House, or Market Hall

Background imageGreenham Collection: View from Cudden Point, St Hilary, to Perranuthnoe, Cornwall. 1977

View from Cudden Point, St Hilary, to Perranuthnoe, Cornwall. 1977
View north west along coast towards Perranuthnoe Churchtown. Photographer: Charles Woolf

Background imageGreenham Collection: House at Trenarren, St Austell, Cornwall. 1966

House at Trenarren, St Austell, Cornwall. 1966
House at the top of the lane from Hallane. Photographer: Charles Woolf

Background imageGreenham Collection: Lobster pots on Fish Quay, Padstow Harbour, Cornwall. 1968

Lobster pots on Fish Quay, Padstow Harbour, Cornwall. 1968
A view of Padstow Harbour with lobster pots and cranes working. The crane on the right hand side belongs to Ashmead Padstow Ltd. Photographer: Charles Woolf

Background imageGreenham Collection: Old harbour, Padstow, Cornwall. 1971

Old harbour, Padstow, Cornwall. 1971
The old harbour at Padstow, looking north. Photographer: Charles Woolf

Background imageGreenham Collection: Fish Quay, Padstow Harbour, Cornwall. 1968

Fish Quay, Padstow Harbour, Cornwall. 1968
A view of Padstow Harbour by Fish Quay. A sign on the boat drawn up offers Coastal Cruises. Photographer: Charles Woolf

Background imageGreenham Collection: Stowe Barton, Kilkhampton, Cornwall. 1962

Stowe Barton, Kilkhampton, Cornwall. 1962
A view from Stowe Barton looking towards Steeple Point. Photographer: Charles Woolf

Background imageGreenham Collection: St Clether Chapel and Holy Well in their setting. Cornwall. 1959

St Clether Chapel and Holy Well in their setting. Cornwall. 1959
A general view of St Clether Chapel and the Holy Well in their setting. Photographer: Charles Woolf

Background imageGreenham Collection: The Guildhouse, Poundstock, Cornwall. 1960

The Guildhouse, Poundstock, Cornwall. 1960
A view showing the Guildhouse at Poundstock, adjoining the churchyard. It was also known as the Church House, Alms House and Poor House

Background imageGreenham Collection: General view of Trewithen House, Probus, Cornwall. 1967

General view of Trewithen House, Probus, Cornwall. 1967
The estate was purchased and developed by Philip Hawkins in 1715 and has remained in the ownership of the family since then. The house is now Grade I listed. Photographer: Charles Woolf

Background imageGreenham Collection: Cottages, Port Quin, St Endellion, Cornwall. 1969

Cottages, Port Quin, St Endellion, Cornwall. 1969
View of cottages to the north side of the beach with the harbour wall to the front. Port Quin was once a busy fishing port

Background imageGreenham Collection: Fish cellars, Port Quin, St Endellion, Cornwall. 1969

Fish cellars, Port Quin, St Endellion, Cornwall. 1969
View of the remains of the pilchard cellars looking towards the south side of Port Quin. The line of brick niches were used for pressing poles. Houses are visible on the hillside behind

Background imageGreenham Collection: Britten-Norman BN-2A-21 Islander G-BCMY

Britten-Norman BN-2A-21 Islander G-BCMY (msn 419), at the Greenham Common International Air Tattoo on 16 June 1977, still wearing the 1977 Paris Air Show Serial 228'. Date: 1977

Background imageGreenham Collection: Breguet Br. 1150 Atlantic 61+05

Breguet Br. 1150 Atlantic 61+05
Marineflieger - Breguet Br.1150 Atlantic 61+05 (msn 10), at RAF Greenham Common, on 27 June 1981, for the International Air Tattoo. (Marineflieger - German Naval Aviation) Date: 1981




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"Exploring the Timeless Beauty of Greenham: A Journey through Cornwall's Historic Sites" Step back in time to 1982, as we find ourselves at Victoria Pier in Mevagissey, Cornwall. The picturesque view takes us on a journey filled with rich history and captivating stories. Let's rewind to 1958 when Stanbury House stood tall in Morwenstow, Cornwall. Its grandeur and elegance were unmatched, leaving an indelible mark on the landscape. Moving forward to 1961, we stumble upon charming cottages nestled on West Looe Hill in West Looe, Cornwall. These quaint dwellings exude warmth and character that transport us to a simpler era. Marsland House in Morwenstow, also from 1958, stands as a testament to architectural brilliance. Its design seamlessly blends with its surroundings while offering breathtaking views of the Cornish countryside. As our journey continues into 1983, Colliford Reservoir in St Neot mesmerizes us with its vastness and tranquility. Nature lovers will find solace here amidst the serene waters reflecting the beauty of Cornwall. Newton Ferrers House awaits our arrival next; it proudly showcases its charm since 1970 in St Mellion. This elegant residence is a true gem amongst the rolling hills of Cornwall. Peruppa farmhouse beckons us towards Pentewan within Mevagissey's embrace from 1970. It whispers tales of hard work and resilience etched into every stone—a testament to Cornish heritage. Treamble enchants us further back into time—1966 Perranzabuloe reveals itself as a hidden treasure amidst nature's bounty. Here lies serenity where one can escape from life's hustle and bustle. Morval House near Looe transports us back to 1961; it stands proud against the backdrop of lush greenery—a haven for those seeking solace and tranquility.