Joyce Greenham Collection (#3)

Toll House, Tregolls Road, Truro, Cornwall. 1964
Toll House at the top of Tregolls Road just before demolition. A sign attached to the fence reads " Site of new premises for H.T.P. Motors", " The Austin Distributors"

Cottages at Coldvreath, Roche, Cornwall. 1975
Cottages at a road junction, Coldvreath, Roche, with children playing in the lane. Photographer: Charles Woolf

Beacon Cottage, Belowda, Roche, Cornwall. 1972
A traditional stone cottage and outbuilding, dating from around 1800 at Belowda, Roche. Photographer: Charles Woolf

The chapel at Roche Rock under scaffolding, Roche, Cornwall. 1981
A view of the chapel under scaffolding at Roche Rock. The chapel was built in the early 15th century and was dedicated to St Michael in 1409. Photographer: Charles Woolf

Shops in Churchtown, Roche, Cornwall. 1977
Parkwood House with F.M. Stevens Cycle & Toy store and Bests Boot & Shoe & General Provision Stores. Photographer: Charles Woolf

The Temperance Hotel, Churchtown, Roche, Cornwall. 1977
Three boys outside the Temperance Hotel, Churchtown with two cars parked along the roadside. The building was erected in 1884 as the Temperance Hall. Photographer: Charles Woolf

The Brickworks, Carbis, Roche, Cornwall. 1968
Carbis Brickworks, Roche from the road. Photographer: Charles Woolf

Poltesco, Ruan Minor, Cornwall. 1963
Footbridge over the stream above Poltesco Mill. Photographer: Charles Woolf

Trehill farmhouse, Rame, Cornwall. 1962
A view of Trehill farmhouse taken from the rear showing the back yard and hand water pump. Photographer: Charles Woolf

The Old Rectory, Rame, Cornwall. 1962
The Old Rectory taken from the road with a car, bearing the registration PDR 118, parked outside. Photographer: Charles Woolf

Botallack Manor from the rear, Botallack, St Just in Penwith, Cornwall. 1959
The 17th century, Grade II listed manor house is situated between the village and mines of Botallack. Photographer: Charles Woolf

Fore Street, St Just in Penwith, Cornwall. 1967
A view looking along Fore Street with the Star Inn on the left. The chemist shop is on the opposite side of the street. Photographer: Charles Woolf

The Wellington Hotel, Market Square, St Just in Penwith, Cornwall. 1967
A view of the Wellington Hotel in Market Square (or Commercial Square) looking along to Andys Gift Shop and Angwin Brothers the butchers on the right

Port Gaverne, St Endellion, Cornwall. 1973
Village from the seaward side with parked cars on the road and boats on the beach. Port Gaverne was once a busy port used to export slate from the nearby Delabole slate quarry

Remains of pilchard cellars, Port Gaverne, St Endellion, Cornwall. 1973
Port Gaverne was once a busy port used to export slate from the nearby Delabole slate quarry. It was also a very active seining port

Men Amber, Sithney, Cornwall. 1st July 1973
Charles Woolf standing on Mên Amber (a Logan Stone) Map reference SW 650 322. Men Amber is a natural outcrop of granite located on the hill summit to the east of Nancegollan

Little girls at Shillingham Manor Farm, St Stephens by Saltash, Cornwall. 1961
Two little girls and a dog on the lawn at Shillingham. Photographer: Charles Woolf

Treligga, St Teath, Cornwall. 1969
House with slate porch and slate storage box at side. Photographer: Charles Woolf

Treligga, St Teath, Cornwall. 1968
View seaward over village. Photographer: Charles Woolf

Cottages at Luckett, Stokeclimsland, Cornwall. 1966
The photograph is taken from the mine set of New Great Consols Mine (disused) looking east towards Lachley (below the horizon)

Trematon Castle, St Stephens by Saltash, Cornwall. 1973
A distant view of Trematon Castle with the outskirts of Plymouth in the distance. Though the trees obscure some of the castle and most of the Bailey area

Village Pump, St Tudy, Cornwall. 1973
View of the water pump and granite trough in the Square outside the Church at St Tudy. Photographer: Charles Woolf

Cottages, Trenale Lane, near Trevillet, Tintagel, Cornwall. 1966
View of cottages at Trenale Lane. Signage for W. Harris, Trenale, Tintagel, Builder and Decorator can be seen on the left and a sign for Old Chapel House is on the right. Photographer: Charles Woolf

Old house in St John, Cornwall. 1962
A view of an old house with some brick and half-timbering. It has a distinctive leaning chimney stack. The village of St John stands at the head of a branch of the Hamoaze, called St Johns lake

Interior of an out building at the Rectory, St John, Cornwall. 1962
An interior view of an out building at the the Grade II listed Rectory in St John, later known as Nordon House. The stone wall is partly covered in timber with wooden beams for the ceiling

St Nicholas Street, Truro, Cornwall. 1960
View of St Nicholas Street showing County Stores and Halfords. Photographer: Charles Woolf

Tregony Hill, Tregony, Cornwall. 1973
A view looking down Tregony Hill with Alms Houses on the left. The Alms Houses were erected by Hugh Boscawen in 1696. They were again restored in 1895 to plans by Silvanus Trevail

The Holy Well, St Clether Chapel, Cornwall. 1959
A close-up of the Holy Well without the Chapel. Photographer: Charles Woolf

St Clether Chapel, Cornwall. 1959
The medieval St Clether Chapel, west end. Photographer: Charles Woolf

Lanherne Convent, St Mawgan in Pydar, Cornwall. 1957
Main facade of Lanherne House. Lanherne was formerly the Manor House of the Arundell family and home of the prominent Catholic Sir John Arundell in the 16th century

Shop and post office, Denas Water, Tresillian, Cornwall. 1975
Former shop and post office on the corner by Tresillian Bridge, with a garden to the front. A sign saying " post office" is in the garden

A view of Churchtown, Trevalga, Cornwall. 1973
A view of Churchtown, Trevalga, from the coast path somewhere near Ladies Window. The Church of St Petroc can be seen towards the centre right

Toll House, Tremethick Cross, Madron, Cornwall. 1973
A view of the Toll House at Tremethick Cross from across the road. Photographer: Charles Woolf

Mounts Bay Stores, The Square, Marazion, Cornwall. 1969
Mounts Bay Stores, a slate hung building in The Square, Marazion. In 2018, the building is occupied by a gallery named Out of the Blue. Photographer: Charles Woolf

Fishermens huts and lobster pots, Prussia Cove, St Hilary, Cornwall. 1970
Thatched fishermens huts and traditional wicker lobster pots at Prussia Cove, also known as Bessys Cove. Photographer: Charles Woolf

Country lane near Relubbus, St Hilary, Cornwall. 1969
Country lane near Relubbus, in summer. Photographer: Charles Woolf

Thatched cottage, Relubbus, St Hilary, Cornwall. 1972
Thatched cottage on the Marazion Road, Relubbus. Photographer: Charles Woolf

Wringford, Rame, Cornwall. 1962
A view of Wringford, a slate-hung house at Rame. Photographer: Charles Woolf

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"Capturing the Essence of Cornwall: The Life and Adventures of Joyce Greenham" Step back in time to 1969, when Joyce Greenham found solace and inspiration at Carnanton House in St Mawgan in Pydar, Cornwall. Surrounded by breathtaking landscapes and rich history, she embarked on a journey that would shape her artistic vision. In 1978, Herodsfoot became her haven. Nestled amidst the picturesque countryside of Cornwall, this quaint village provided endless inspiration for Joyce's creative endeavors. The year 1961 marked a significant milestone as she discovered Pendeen Manor House in St Just in Penwith. This historic gem transported her to another era, fueling her passion for capturing the essence of Cornwall through art. Venturing further into the heartland of beauty, Hennett near Boscastle stole Joyce's heart in 1959. Its idyllic charm resonated with her soul as she immersed herself in its rustic allure. Bojewyan Mens Institute at Ponds Hill was witness to Joyce's artistic growth in 1966. Here, surrounded by like-minded individuals and stunning vistas near Pendeen, St Just in Penwith, she honed her skills and expanded her horizons. St Tudy unveiled its secrets to Joyce during an enchanting encounter with an old sign from yesteryears. In 1976, this hidden treasure whispered tales of forgotten times that ignited her imagination once more. Rose Cottage along Trenale Lane near Trevillet beckoned Joyce with its timeless beauty in 1966. Amidst rolling hills and rugged cliffs near Tintagel, it became a sanctuary where creativity flourished effortlessly. Millbrook on Rame Peninsula welcomed Joyce into its embrace during the summer of 1962. Maker revealed itself as a place where dreams took flight against a backdrop of serene coastal scenery. Trevalga unveiled two gems - Rose Cottage and Much in Little - to Joyce in 1966.