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"Exploring the Rich History of Killiow: A Glimpse into Early 1900s Cornwall" Calenick, Kea, Cornwall

Background imageKilliow Collection: Calenick, Kea, Cornwall. Early 1900s

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

Background imageKilliow Collection: Group of women, Kea, Cornwall. Early 1900s

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

Background imageKilliow Collection: Group of people, Calenick, Kea, Cornwall. Early 1900s

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

Background imageKilliow Collection: Coombe, Kea, Cornwall. Before 1908

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

Background imageKilliow Collection: Boat being built, Calenick, Kea, Cornwall. Early 1900s

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

Background imageKilliow Collection: Group of people, Kea, Cornwall. Early 1900s

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

Background imageKilliow Collection: Tree felling, Killiow Estate, Kea, Cornwall. Early 1900s

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

Background imageKilliow Collection: Boat at boat yard, Calenick, Kea, Cornwall. Early 1900s

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

Background imageKilliow Collection: Boat building, Calenick, Kea, Cornwall. Early 1900s

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

Background imageKilliow Collection: Small leisure yacht, Coombe, Kea, Cornwall. Early 1900s

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

Background imageKilliow Collection: Small yacht under construction, Kea, Cornwall. Early 1900s

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 Killiow: A Glimpse into Early 1900s Cornwall" Calenick, Kea, Cornwall. Early 1900s: Step back in time to early 1900s Cornwall as we uncover the hidden treasures and its surrounding areas. Group of Women, Kea, Cornwall. Early 1900s: A captivating snapshot of a group of women from Kea, Cornwall in the early 1900s - their stories waiting to be told. Calenick, Kea, Cornwall. Early 1900s: Discover the charm and allure of Calenick in early 1900s Kea, where history whispers through every cobblestone street. Group of People, Calenick, Kea, Cornwall. Early 1900s: Immerse yourself in a bygone era with this mesmerizing photograph capturing a group of people amidst the beauty of Calenick village. Coombe, Kea, Cornwall. Before 1908: Unearth tales from before 1908 as we traverse through Coombe's enchanting landscapes that have stood witness to generations past. Boat Being Built at Calenick Boat Yard - A Testament to Skill and Craftsmanship: Witness the birth of maritime excellence as skilled hands meticulously construct a boat at Calenick Boat Yard during the early days in Kea's history. Group Of People Enjoying Life In Picturesque Kea Village Transport yourself back to an idyllic time when laughter echoed through cobbled streets as this captivating image captures a joyous gathering in charming Kea village. Tree Felling on Killiow Estate - Preserving Nature's Balance Delve into conservation efforts as tree felling takes place on Killiow Estate during the early years – striking a delicate balance between progress and preservation.