Zennor Collection

Mermaid of Zennor
At Zennor, Cornwall, a mermaid takes a passer-by by surprise

Zennor, near St. Ives, Cornwall, England, UK, Europe

Girl climbing tree, line of washing, Balham, SW London
A girl climbs a tree under a line of washing in the Zennor Road area of Balham, SW London. Date: circa 1961

Girls with dolls and prams, Balham, SW London
Two little girls with dolls and prams on a Balham street, SW London. Date: circa 1961

Shire horse and foal, Trewey Farm, Zennor, Cornwall
Shire horse Bluebell with her week-old foal at Trewey Farm, Zennor, Cornwall

Village of Zennor, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Zennor, Cornwall, August 1928
A GWR Publicity view of Zennor Cove, near St. Ives, Cornwall in August 1928. The rugged Cornish coastline stretches into the distance

Rugged Cornish coastal scenery from Gurnard's Head near Zennor, Cornwall, England. Spring (May) 2022

Aerial view of Gurnard's Head near Zennor on the Cornish coast, Cornwall, England. Spring (May) 2022

Farmhouse on the coast at Zennor, Penwith Peninsula, Cornwall, England

Coast at Zennor, Penwith Peninsula, Cornwall, England

Zennor, Churchtown, Cornwall

Churchtown, Zennor, Cornwall, Victorian period

The Girl, Zennor, (oil on canvas)
657005 The Girl, Zennor, (oil on canvas) by Harvey, Harold (1874-1941); 46x46 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Girl, Zennor. Harold Harvey (1874-1941). Oil on canvas

Giants Rock, Zennor, June 1946
A GWR publicity view of Giants Rock at Zennor near St Ives in Cornwall, taken in June 1946 to publicise rambling using the GWR network along the Cornish Riviera

Zennor, Cornwall (colour photo)
3093215 Zennor, Cornwall (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Zennor, Cornwall. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Cornwall TR26 3 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Cornwall TR26 3

Tamworth B77 3 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Tamworth B77 3

Mermaid of Zennor wood carving, Zennor Church, Cornwall
A wood carving of a mermaid on the end of a pew in Zennor Church, near St Ives, Cornwall. She is known as the Mermaid of Zennor and is depicted with long flowing hair

Boys playing football in Balham, SW London
Three boys playing football in front of a concrete wall in a street in Balham, SW London. Date: circa 1961

Boy keeping goal in Balham, SW London
A boy keeping goal in front of a concrete wall in a street in Balham, SW London. Date: circa 1961

Group of children on waste ground, Balham, SW London
A group of children on waste ground in Balham, SW London. The girl standing up seems to be giving a speech or singing a song. Date: circa 1961

Zennor, Cornwall, England. Zennor is a village in the west of Cornwall. The village church, St Senara s, contains a Mermaid Chair carved in the 15th century

Mermaid Chair, Zennor, Cornwall. Carved in the 15th century, this chair in St Senaras Church in Zennor commemorates the legend of a mermaid who fell in love with a young man who was one of the church

The Village, Zennor, Cornwall
The Village, Zennor, St Ives, Cornwall, England. Date: 1930s

Boys snowballing in Balham, SW London
Two boys snowballing in front of a concrete wall in a street in Balham, SW London. Date: circa 1961

Children with puppy, Balham, SW London
Group of children with a cute puppy, sitting in an open doorway of a Balham street, SW London. Date: circa 1961

Small boy keeping goal in Balham, SW London
Small boy keeping goal in front of a concrete wall in a street in Balham, SW London. Date: circa 1961

Small boy with football in Balham, SW London
Small boy catching a football in front of a concrete wall in a street in Balham, SW London. Date: circa 1961

Two girls climbing drainpipe, Balham, SW London
Two girls climbing a drainpipe and getting through an open window of a building in the Zennor Road area of Balham, SW London. Two lines of washing are hanging nearby. Date: circa 1961

Line of washing, Balham, SW London
A line of washing behind some houses in the Zennor Road area of Balham, SW London. Date: circa 1961

Consols Mine Raswall Hill and the Road Zennor to Farms. The White you See is Granite (c.1936). Wallis, Alfred 1855-1942. Date: 1936 (circa)

Mermaid of Zennor pew, Zennor Church, Cornwall
Canon Cotter stands in the pulpit in Zennor Church, near St Ives, Cornwall, near the Mermaid of Zennor pew, on the end of which is carved a mermaid with long flowing hair

England / Zennor
A glimpse of Zennor, a small village grouped around the church, situated on the north coast of Cornwall, between St. Ives and Lands End

Coastline near Zennor, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Coastal scenery near Zennor in Cornwall UK
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Landslides caused by flash floods near Zennor in Cornwall, UK. As climate change accelerates
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Coastal scenery near Zennor in Cornwall UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Disused tin mine building near Zennor, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Merfolk and Submarines
The mer-people resent the intrusion of submarines into the domain they share only with the fishes Date: 1907

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Discover the enchanting village of Zennor, where folklore comes to life amidst breathtaking landscapes. Nestled near St. Ives in Cornwall, England, this picturesque haven captivates visitors with its rich history and natural beauty. Immerse yourself in the legend of the Mermaid as you explore the charming Churchtown. Admire the intricate wood carving depicting this mythical creature at Zennor Church, a testament to local lore that has fascinated generations. Step back in time to Victorian-era Cornwall as you wander through Churchtown's narrow streets. Marvel at historic buildings that have stood for centuries, transporting you to a bygone era when life moved at a slower pace. Venture beyond the village center and witness scenes straight out of a storybook. Watch as children climb trees with carefree abandon or kick footballs on waste ground in Balham, SW London – capturing moments of pure joy and youthful energy. At Trewey Farm, be greeted by majestic Shire horses and their adorable foals grazing peacefully against an idyllic countryside backdrop. Feel a sense of tranquility wash over you as you take in this serene scene – nature's masterpiece unfolding before your eyes. In August 1928, Zennor basks under warm summer skies; its vibrant colors mirrored by lines of washing gently swaying in the breeze. The simplicity and authenticity found here are reminders that sometimes it is life's simplest pleasures that bring us true happiness. Zennor invites travelers from all corners of Europe to experience its magic firsthand. Lose yourself among rolling hills dotted with wildflowers or stroll along rugged coastal paths offering panoramic views across turquoise waters – each step revealing another hidden gem waiting to be discovered. So come immerse yourself in Zennor's timeless allure – where mermaids dance within legends while everyday moments unfold like precious treasures.