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Background imageLostwithiel Rights Managed Collection: Mayor Making, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. May 1996

Mayor Making, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. May 1996
Jonathan Abbiss, Town Sergeant, with Andrew Daniell, Sergeant at Mace, during the Mayor Making ceremony to install Mayor John Andrew. Mr Abbiss had recently taken over from Bill Doe as town sergeant

Background imageLostwithiel Rights Managed Collection: Football Team, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. November 1988

Football Team, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. November 1988
The Lostwithiel football team sponsored by Centra Stores grocery shop, Fore Street. Pictured with the trophies won in the 1987/1988 season

Background imageLostwithiel Rights Managed Collection: Imperial Service Medal presentation to Bruce Netherton at Restormel Castle, Lanlivery Parish

Imperial Service Medal presentation to Bruce Netherton at Restormel Castle, Lanlivery Parish, Cornwall. June 1989
Bruce Netherton, centre, accompanied by his wife Florence, receives the Imperial Service Medal from Beric Morley, Regional Director English Heritage

Background imageLostwithiel Rights Managed Collection: Sponsored walk, Lerryn, St Veep, Cornwall. December 1980

Sponsored walk, Lerryn, St Veep, Cornwall. December 1980
At the end of a 4 mile walk from Lostwithiel the participants got their feet wet at Lerryn. There are stepping stones across the river at this point but the walkers missed the low tide so had to

Background imageLostwithiel Rights Managed Collection: Opening of new livestock unit, Churchtown Farm, Lanlivery, Cornwall. October 1987

Opening of new livestock unit, Churchtown Farm, Lanlivery, Cornwall. October 1987
BBC South West Spotlight weather presenter Craig Rich (centre) is shown around the new livestock unit of Churchtown Farm, Lanlivery, which he declared open

Background imageLostwithiel Rights Managed Collection: Lorry crash, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. August 1987

Lorry crash, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. August 1987
A low-loader operated by CAS Transport & Warehousing Company, carrying heavy machinery, which jack-knifed as it was negotiating Lostwithiel hill

Background imageLostwithiel Rights Managed Collection: Lostwithiel football team, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. September 1984

Lostwithiel football team, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. September 1984
The Lostwithiel football team sponsored by Four Way Auto Services, photographed on King George VI playing field, their home ground

Background imageLostwithiel Rights Managed Collection: Football teams, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. July 1981

Football teams, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. July 1981
Lostwithiel adult and childrens football teams at the end of 1980/1981 season pose with their shields won in various competitions around the county. Photographer: Jonathan Barker

Background imageLostwithiel Rights Managed Collection: Nativity play, St Winnow Church of England Primary School, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. December 1982

Nativity play, St Winnow Church of England Primary School, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. December 1982
Characters of the Nativity ready to perform a play for parents at St Winnow Church of England Primary School. Photographer: Jonathan Barker

Background imageLostwithiel Rights Managed Collection: A. L. Rowse in Lostwithiel, Cornwall. November 1985

A. L. Rowse in Lostwithiel, Cornwall. November 1985
Born at Tregonissey near St Austell, Alfred Leslie Rowse was well known as an expert on Elizabethan England and his poetry about Cornwall is highly regarded

Background imageLostwithiel Rights Managed Collection: HM The Queens visit, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. June 1989

HM The Queens visit, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. June 1989
HM The Queen alights from her car in Fore Street after arriving by train. She was greeted by crowds and Mayor Dennis Hutchings in red robes and Deputy Mayor Ida Keast in blue

Background imageLostwithiel Rights Managed Collection: Mugs, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. May 1989

Mugs, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. May 1989
Two drinking mugs were produced to commemorate Lostwithiel 800, the 800th anniversary of granting of the towns charter. The mug on the left was made by John Webb who has a pottery studio in the town

Background imageLostwithiel Rights Managed Collection: St John Ambulance dedication ceremony, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. May 1988

St John Ambulance dedication ceremony, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. May 1988
The dedication of Lostwithiel Q Divisions replacement ambulance took place on The Parade. Included in the ceremony were Commander of St John, Christopher Petherick; Lostwithiel Superintendent

Background imageLostwithiel Rights Managed Collection: Mayor Making, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. May 1984

Mayor Making, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. May 1984
The Mayor of Lostwithiel, Gwen Powell-Jones, pictured with the Mace and Oar used on ceremonial occasions and carried by the Town Sergeant and Sergeant at Arms

Background imageLostwithiel Rights Managed Collection: Silver coins, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. May 1989

Silver coins, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. May 1989
The commemorative coin struck to celebrate Lostwithiel 800; the 800 years since the granting of the town charter. It is the size of the silver penny in circulation in 1189

Background imageLostwithiel Rights Managed Collection: Town Plate collection, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. May 1989

Town Plate collection, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. May 1989
The Town Plate collection held by Lostwithiel town council, comprising silver plates, chargers, goblets and jugs. The items are displayed to the public on civic occasions

Background imageLostwithiel Rights Managed Collection: Milk Factory, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. September 1987

Milk Factory, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. September 1987
Robert Hicks (left), MP for South East Cornwall, is shown around the Lostwithiel Milk Factory by General Manager Bill Martin. Mr Hicks, later knighted, represented the constituency from 1974 to 1997

Background imageLostwithiel Rights Managed Collection: Mayor Making, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. May 1988

Mayor Making, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. May 1988
The newly installed Mayor of Lostwithiel with other dignitaries. From left to right: Bill Doe, Town Sergeant; Dawn Hutchings, Mayoress; Dennis Hutchings, Mayor; Ida Keast, Deputy Mayoress; Rod Keast

Background imageLostwithiel Rights Managed Collection: Cornish Marathon, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. September 1985

Cornish Marathon, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. September 1985
Winners of the second Cornish Marathon from Saltash to Lostwithiel. The fastest man to complete the course was Richard Kohler from Germany (centre) with a time of 2:40:14

Background imageLostwithiel Rights Managed Collection: Cornish Evening, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. September 1989

Cornish Evening, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. September 1989
A celebration evening of all things Cornish was organised by, from left to right: Margaret Parkyn, Edna Collins and Rachel John

Background imageLostwithiel Rights Managed Collection: Milk Factory, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. September 1987

Milk Factory, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. September 1987
Robert Hicks (right), MP for South East Cornwall, is shown around the Lostwithiel Dairy Crest Milk Factory by General Manager Bill Martin

Background imageLostwithiel Rights Managed Collection: Marian Chanter, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. December 1987

Marian Chanter, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. December 1987
Marian Chanter with the trophies she won as the National Champion of the Krypton Factor, a challenging quiz programme on ITV

Background imageLostwithiel Rights Managed Collection: Crane, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. November 1988

Crane, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. November 1988
A crane blocks Fore Street, Lostwithiel, as repairs are made to the roof of the Lloyds Bank building in the town. The work was undertaken on a Sunday morning

Background imageLostwithiel Rights Managed Collection: Millstone, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. July 1987

Millstone, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. July 1987
Cornwall Council employees, on clearing a gully in Tanhouse Road, unearthed a 5 feet diameter millstone. The clearing of the gully will hopefully prevent further flooding to Queen Street at

Background imageLostwithiel Rights Managed Collection: Town Crier, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. May 1988

Town Crier, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. May 1988
Lostwithiels Town Crier, Bill Doe, telling the people of the town of an event, on this occasion an auction organised by Playgroup

Background imageLostwithiel Rights Managed Collection: Town Crier, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. May 1988

Town Crier, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. May 1988
Lostwithiels Town Crier, Bill Doe, telling the people of the town of an event, on this occasion an auction organised by Playgroup

Background imageLostwithiel Rights Managed Collection: Pupils travel to school in a Rolls Royce, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. September 1989

Pupils travel to school in a Rolls Royce, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. September 1989
Off to Fowey School in style aboard a Rolls Royce are these five pupils from Lostwithiel. At an auction of promises at the Community Centre their parents bought a pledge from David Williams of

Background imageLostwithiel Rights Managed Collection: Fire station open day, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. September 1985

Fire station open day, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. September 1985
Five youngsters explore Lostwithiels fire engine during an open day held at the fire station, which was sited at the bottom of Bodmin Hill before moving to a new site at the old cattle market site

Background imageLostwithiel Rights Managed Collection: French wine workers, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. May 1986

French wine workers, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. May 1986
Representatives of the Gueval Wine Factory in Pleyber-Christ, Lostwithiels twin town, being shown around the Guildhall. The welcoming group on the left comprises Vic May

Background imageLostwithiel Rights Managed Collection: Any Questions radio programme, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. June 1989

Any Questions radio programme, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. June 1989
BBC Radio 4s long-running programme Any Questions set up their stall in Lostwithiel Community Centre. From left to right, the team consisted of: Jim Sillars, Scottish Nationalist Party; Kate Hoey

Background imageLostwithiel Rights Managed Collection: Paddy Ashdowns visit, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. March 1988

Paddy Ashdowns visit, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. March 1988
Leader of the Liberal Democrats, Paddy Ashdown, paid a visit to Lostwithiel and helps Mary and Jean Pearce across the busy A390 road, which runs through the centre of town

Background imageLostwithiel Rights Managed Collection: Paddy Ashdowns visit, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. March 1988

Paddy Ashdowns visit, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. March 1988
Leader of the Liberal Democrats, Paddy Ashdown, pays a flying visit to Lostwithiel and has a go on the balance beam at the towns playground. Photographer: Jonathan Barker

Background imageLostwithiel Rights Managed Collection: HM The Queens visit, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. June 1989

HM The Queens visit, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. June 1989
On the day of the visit of HM The Queen, a free tea was laid on for pensioners and children, with plenty of entertainment available including local performer and one man band Chucklefoot

Background imageLostwithiel Rights Managed Collection: HM The Queens visit, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. June 1989

HM The Queens visit, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. June 1989
On the day of the visit of HM The Queen, a camellia shrub was planted to commemorate the event. Present at the planting are, from left to right: Dennis Hutchings, Lostwithiel Mayor; M

Background imageLostwithiel Rights Managed Collection: HM The Queens visit, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. May 1989

HM The Queens visit, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. May 1989
In celebration of the visit to Lostwithiel by HM The Queen in June, St Winnow Church of England Primary School drew an impression of the towns main street

Background imageLostwithiel Rights Managed Collection: Lostwithiel Twinning Association 10th birthday celebrations, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. May 1989

Lostwithiel Twinning Association 10th birthday celebrations, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. May 1989
The St Austell branch of the West Country Embroiderers present an embroidered picture to Lostwithiel Twinning Association, as part of the associations 10th birthday celebrations

Background imageLostwithiel Rights Managed Collection: Mayors Parlour, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. May 1989

Mayors Parlour, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. May 1989
On show in the Mayors Parlour is the towns plate and other official treasures including the oar and town sergeants mace, used on ceremonial occasions. Photographer: Jonathan Barker

Background imageLostwithiel Rights Managed Collection: Tourist Information Centre, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. June 1986

Tourist Information Centre, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. June 1986
Staff at the Lostwithiel Tourist Information Centre, housed in the Community Centre, were praised as outstanding by visiting holidaymakers resulting in an article

Background imageLostwithiel Rights Managed Collection: St Winnow Church of England Primary School, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. May 1989

St Winnow Church of England Primary School, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. May 1989
Children at St Winnow Church of England Primary School are each presented with a commemorative mug to celebrate the 800th anniversary of the town receiving its charter

Background imageLostwithiel Rights Managed Collection: Flooding, Queen Street, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. November 1986

Flooding, Queen Street, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. November 1986
Clearing up after flooding affected Queen Street, Lostwithiel. The leat which runs beside and underneath Tanhouse Road and South Street to the River Fowey was blocked with silt

Background imageLostwithiel Rights Managed Collection: Flooding, Queen Street, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. November 1986

Flooding, Queen Street, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. November 1986
The aftermath of the floods in Queen Street, Lostwithiel, resulted in a group meeting to investigate the problem. At the corner of Tanhouse Road and Queen Street are (from left to right)

Background imageLostwithiel Rights Managed Collection: Flooding, Queen Street, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. November 1986

Flooding, Queen Street, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. November 1986
Clearing up after flooding affected Queen Street, Lostwithiel. The leat which runs beside and underneath Tanhouse Road and South Street to the River Fowey was blocked with silt

Background imageLostwithiel Rights Managed Collection: Flooding, Queen Street, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. November 1986

Flooding, Queen Street, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. November 1986
Clearing up after flooding affected Queen Street, Lostwithiel. The leat which runs beside and underneath Tanhouse Road and South Street to the River Fowey was blocked with silt

Background imageLostwithiel Rights Managed Collection: Gorsedh Kernow Bardic ceremony, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. September 1989

Gorsedh Kernow Bardic ceremony, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. September 1989
The Bardic procession makes its way onto the King George VI playing field. This was the first Gorsedh Kernow, or Cornish Gorsedh

Background imageLostwithiel Rights Managed Collection: Gorsedh Kernow Bardic ceremony, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. September 1989

Gorsedh Kernow Bardic ceremony, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. September 1989
The Grand Bard addresses the first Gorsedh Kernow, or Cornish Gorsedh, to be held in Lostwithiel since its inauguration in 1928 with more than 160 Bards forming the great circle

Background imageLostwithiel Rights Managed Collection: Gorsedh Kernow Bardic ceremony, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. September 1989

Gorsedh Kernow Bardic ceremony, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. September 1989
Mayor Dennis Hutchings welcomed the first Cornish Gorsedh to be held in the town since its inauguration in 1928 as more than 160 Bards formed the great circle

Background imageLostwithiel Rights Managed Collection: Gorsedh Kernow Bardic ceremony, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. September 1989

Gorsedh Kernow Bardic ceremony, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. September 1989
Mayor Dennis Hutchings welcomed the first Gorsedh Kernow, or Cornish Gorsedh, to be held in the town since its inauguration in 1928 as more than 160 Bards formed the great circle

Background imageLostwithiel Rights Managed Collection: Gorsedh Kernow Bardic ceremony, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. September 1989

Gorsedh Kernow Bardic ceremony, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. September 1989
The Bardic procession makes its way onto the King George VI playing field in Lostwithiel, for the first Gorsedh Kernow, or Cornish Gorsedh, to be held in the town since its inauguration in 1928




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