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Jacobs Ladder, Falmouth, Cornwall. Early 1900sEleven people stand on the steps
Quay Hill, Falmouth, Cornwall. Early 1900sView from the top of Quay Hill down to the harbour. Women in aprons stand in the street, children walk up the hill. Two cart and horses in the background. Photographer: Unknown
Henry Scott Tukes French brigantine Julie of Nantes at the Mill DamThe artist, Henry Scott Tuke (1858-1929), purchased Julie of Nantes in 1886 for use as a floating studio. It is thought that he can be seen standing at the bow of the ship
The ship, Bay of Panama, Falmouth, Cornwall. March 1891Four masted ship, wrecked on Nare Point, Falmouth in the great blizzard of 10 March 1891. She was bound from Calcutta to Dundee with 13000 bales of jute
Cornish wrestling match, Gyllyngdune Gardens, Falmouth, Cornwall. Around 1930sA crowd watching a Cornish wrestling match in front of the Princess Pavilion. The two older men in the ring with the wrestlers are sticklers (referees)
Henry Scott Tuke with friends, Falmouth, Cornwall. Around 1890The photograph is taken from the bar looking towards Falmouth Harbour. The artist, Henry Scott Tuke (1858-1929), can be seen standing in the centre of the photograph
The French three-masted barque Magatlan, Falmouth Harbour, Cornwall. May 1905The wooden three-masted French registered barque Magatlan brought to Falmouth harbour after being abandoned at sea and picked up by a British steamer
The French three-masted barque La Fontaine off Falmouth, Cornwall. July 1909The three-masted barque La Fontaine was built of steel at Ateliers and Chantiers in Nantes in 1899. She was registered in Nantes and owned by Societe Generale d Armement
Municipal Buildings, The Moor, Falmouth, Cornwall. Around 1910Municipal Buildings, fire station and town hall. The horse bus " Victory" stands in front of the buildings. Photographer: Unknown
Falmouth waterfront from the harbour, Cornwall. Around 1925Glass lantern slide from a lecture, entitled Some Historic Cornish Beauty Spots, given by Cornishman and amateur photographer, Major Arthur William Gill, in around 1925
The three-masted French ship Socoa in Falmouth Harbour, Cornwall. 1906View of the starboard side of the three-masted French steel ship Socoa in Falmouth Harbour with tugs alongside. Note the remains of a wooden warship being broken up in the right foreground
The French three-masted barque La Rochefoucauld off Falmouth, Cornwall. 1910The three-masted steel barque La Rochefoucauld was 89 days out of Caleta Coloso, bound for Ostend with nitrates. She arrived in Falmouth around 22nd August 1910 and was cleared on 29th October 1910
Wreck of the Loustic, Gyllyngvase Beach, Falmouth, Cornwall. January 1936The French topsail schooner Loustic, 115 tons, was built in 1903 in France
Seamens Bethel & Institute, Quay Hill, Falmouth, Cornwall. Early 1900sInterior of the Seamens Bethel and Institute, founded by the British and Foreign Sailors Society in 1849. Two men are pictured seated by a piano and an organ
New Street, Falmouth, Cornwall. Early 1900sNew Street, Falmouth showing children playing and posing for the camera. The parish church of King Charles the Martyr stands in the background. Photographer: Unknown
Clarke & Co, Market Street, Falmouth, Cornwall. Around 1920View from the middle of the road near Clarke & Co, tailors, at 37 and 38, Market Street. Pedestrians in the street including a telegraph boy in uniform and a workman carrying a basket
Market Street, Falmouth, Cornwall. Early 1900sMarket Street, Falmouth looking from Olivers boot and shoe shop, No. 31. Photographer: Arthur Philp
Market Strand, Falmouth, Cornwall. 1910-1920Market Strand with horse cabs. On the right is the temporary headquarters of The Capital & Counties Bank Ltd. Photographer: Unknown
High Street, Falmouth, Cornwall. Early 1900sThe High Street, Falmouth showing George Eustice Stationers and the Post Office at No. 4. Photographer: Arthur Philp
Greenbank Lane, Falmouth, Cornwall. Early 1900sRow of terraced houses, two horse-led vehicles ascending lane, one in motion, one parked. Photographer: Unknown
Church Street, Falmouth, Cornwall. Early 1900sView from no. 23 Thomas Ruse registrars, etc. Polytechnic Hall. Photographer: Unknown
Church Street, Falmouth, Cornwall. Early 1900sView from Frederick Williams, sail maker. Wm. Ruse nurseryman, 28 Church Street. Photographer: Arthur Philp
Bar Terrace, Falmouth, Cornwall. Early 1900sView down Bar Road towards Falmouth Docks entrance. Photographer: Arthur Philp
Passmore Edwards Free Library, The Moor, Falmouth, Cornwall. Early 1900sPhotographer: Unknown
Invalids Walk, above Gyllyngvase Beach, Falmouth. Early 1900sPhotographer: Arthur William Jordan
Invalids Walk, overlooking Castle Beach, Falmouth, Cornwall. Early 1900sPhotographer: Arthur William Jordan
Falmouth, Cornwall. Early 1900sTour Through Cornwall No 20. Hand coloured slide with a view over Castle Beach and Falmouth from Pendennis
Pendennis Castle, Falmouth, Cornwall. Around 1925Glass lantern slide from a lecture, entitled Some Historic Cornish Beauty Spots, given by Cornishman and amateur photographer, Major Arthur William Gill, in around 1925
Group of mute swans in Swanpool, Falmouth, Cornwall. Around 1925Originally the swannery of the Killigrews
Arwenack House in Falmouth, Cornwall. Around 1925Home of the Killigrew family for four centuries
Market Street, Falmouth, Cornwall. Early 1900sJohn Burtons Old Curiosity Shop at 27 Market Street. Photographer: Arthur Philp
Gyllyngvase Beach and Pennance Point, Falmouth, Cornwall. 1900Young boy, with a mine stack on the headland. Taken from Pendennis
Market Street, Falmouth, Cornwall. Around 1910Photographer: Unknown
Chard Terrace, Falmouth, Cornwall. 1910People standing, 2 on bicycles, outside a row of houses at Chard Terrace in Falmouth. Photographer: Unknown
Cliff Road, Falmouth, Cornwall. Around 1910Madeira and Gwendra Hotels with gate to Lamorna House. Photographer: Unknown
Cambridge Place, Falmouth, Cornwall. Early 1900sPhotographer: Arthur Philp
Veronica (Major Gills wife) rowing in a creek off the River Fal, Cornwall. Around 1925Glass lantern slide from a lecture, entitled Some Historic Cornish Beauty Spots, given by Cornishman and amateur photographer, Major Arthur William Gill, in around 1925
The three-masted French ship Socoa in Falmouth Harbour, Cornwall. 1906View of the starboard side of the three-masted French steel ship Socoa in Falmouth Harbour with tugs alongside
Quay Hill, Falmouth, Cornwall. Early 1900sA view up Quay Hill in Falmouth from the harbour
New Street, Falmouth, Cornwall. Around 1910Building on New Street. Photographer: Unknown
Market Strand, Falmouth, Cornwall. Early 1900sThree horse buses and crowds in Market Strand, Falmouth. Photographer: Arthur Philp
Market Strand, Falmouth, Cornwall. Early 1900sWorkmen digging up the road in Market Strand, Falmouth, watched by passers by. Photographer: Arthur Philp
Killigrew Street, Falmouth, Cornwall. Early 1900sBaker pushing trolley with wicker baskets. W.R.E.C. Carne, Wine Merchant, is in the background on Killigrew Street, Falmouth. Photographer: Unknown
Killigrew Street, Falmouth, Cornwall. Early 1900sKilligrew Street, Falmouth, showing No. 34 A. Webb, cutler. On the left is a workman with a hand cart. Photographer: Unknown
Kimberley Park, Falmouth, Cornwall. 1910-1920" Dulcie in the Park". This photograph was taken by a family from Barnet, London. Photographer: Unknown
The New Gyllyngdune Road, Falmouth, Cornwall. Early 1900sGroup of three ladies, with children, pausing for a chat on the side of the street. Photographer: Arthur Philp
Church Street, Falmouth, Cornwall. Early 1900sFrederick Williams, sail maker. Photographer: Arthur Philp
Church Street, Falmouth, Cornwall. Early 1900sJohn Henry Peters, baker and confectioner, 31 Church Street. Photographer: Arthur Philp
Cliff Road, Falmouth, Cornwall. Early 1900sView along Cliff road, with pedestrians and horse drawn buggy, possibly a milk float in the distance. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
Castle Drive, Falmouth, Cornwall. Early 1900sCastle Drive, with boats in distance. Photographer: Unknown
Bulls Avenue, Falmouth, Cornwall. Early 1900sYouth standing by gate. Taken by people who stayed at Crowgey Farm, Ruan Minor
Falmouth and station, Cornwall. Early 1900sEntrance to Falmouth from the station at Bar Road. Picture shows Doney & Son, monumental mason. Photographer: Arthur Philp
The Prince of Wales Pier, Falmouth, Cornwall. 5th May 1905The Prince of Wales and the official party at the opening of the pier on 5th May 1905
The Prince of Wales Pier, Falmouth, Cornwall. 5th May 1905On its opening on 5th May 1905. Photographer: Arthur Philp
The Prince of Wales Pier, Falmouth, Cornwall. 5th May 1905Crowds on the Pier for its opening on 5th May 1905. The ship Victoria alongside
The Prince of Wales Pier, Falmouth, Cornwall. 1900sThe entrance to the Pier. Photographer: Arthur Philp
The Moor, Falmouth, Cornwall. Early 1900sThe Prince of Wales, later King Edward VII, on The Moor, Falmouth. Photographer: Unknown
The Moor, Falmouth, Cornwall. Possibly 5th May 1905The Prince of Wales, later King Edward VIII, at a ceremonial occasion on The Moor, surrounded by crowds of people. Possibly for the opening of the Prince of Wales Pier. Photographer: Unknown
New Road, Falmouth, Cornwall. Possibly 1911Watching the fleet from the New Road, Falmouth. Photographer: Arthur Philp
Packet Memorial on The Moor, Falmouth, Cornwall. Early 1900sPacket Memorial (1688-1852) on The Moor, with the Passmore Edwards Building behind. Photographer: Unknown
Jacobs Ladder, Falmouth, Cornwall. Early 1900sJacobs Ladder from Killigrew Street with people standing on the steps
Jacobs Ladder, Falmouth, Cornwall. Early 1900sSeven people stand on the steps
Jacobs Ladder, Falmouth, Cornwall. Early 1900sFour people stand on the steps
Castle Beach, Falmouth, Cornwall. Early 1900sPhotographer: Arthur Philp
Gyllyngvase Beach, Falmouth, Cornwall. Early 1900sThe beach is crowded with people in their Sunday best, with a line of beach huts in the centre. Photographer: Arthur Philp
Gyllyngvase Beach, Falmouth, Cornwall. Early 1900sView looking towards Swanpool Point and Pennance beyond
Gyllyngvase Beach, Falmouth, Cornwall. Early 1900sView of Gyllyngvase Beach in Falmouth. Photographer: Arthur Philp
Gyllyngvase Beach, Falmouth, Cornwall. Early 1900sPhotographer: Arthur William Jordan
Entrance gatehouse, Pendennis Castle, Falmouth, Cornwall. Around 1925Glass lantern slide from a lecture, entitled Some Historic Cornish Beauty Spots, given by Cornishman and amateur photographer, Major Arthur William Gill, in around 1925
Pendennis Castle, from Castle Beach, Falmouth, Cornwall. Around 1925Glass lantern slide from a lecture, entitled Some Historic Cornish Beauty Spots, given by Cornishman and amateur photographer, Major Arthur William Gill, in around 1925
Killigrew Road, Falmouth, Cornwall. Early 1900sKilligrew Road, Falmouth, with a group of children standing in the street, mostly wearing hats. Two horse and carts deliver goods. Church of St Mary Immaculate in the background
Jacobs Ladder, Falmouth, Cornwall. Early 1900sJacobs Ladder from Killigrew Street with children in the foreground and woman pushing a pram. Two telegraph boys in uniform stand at the bottom of the steps
Performing bear, Market Street, Falmouth, Cornwall. Early 1900sA performing bear being led through Market Street. A group of bystanders are watching from outside Ernest Banks the drapers shop, at No. 48. Photographer: Unknown
Market Strand and Market Street, Falmouth, Cornwall. Around 1894Market Strand and the beginning of Market Street with No. 1, Truscotts the butchers, in the middle distance facing the camera. Taken in about 1894 from a series " Towns through Cornwall - no
Foxs Lane or Captains Walk, Falmouth, Cornwall. Early 1900s
Gyllyngdune Road, Falmouth, Cornwall. Early 1900sView down the street, with people strolling along, ladies, men in uniform, and couple with pram; partial rear view of horse-drawn vehicle. Photographer: Arthur Philp
Gyllyng Road, Falmouth Cornwall. Early 1900sStreet scene, adults strolling along pavement, including two ladies with toddler and pram. Photographer: Arthur Philp
Greenbank Terrace, Falmouth, Cornwall. Early 1900sRow of terraced houses. Photographer: Unknown
Gyllyngdune, Falmouth, Cornwall. Early 1900sThe Look-Out at Gyllngdune. Street leading through narrow tunnel under bridge, showing Look-Out building on bridge above. Two schoolboys posing for camera at tunnel entrance
Foxs Lane, Falmouth, Cornwall. Early 1900sTree lined lane with two ladies in typical attire of the early 1900s. Photographer: Arthur Philp
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