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Background imageRestormel 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 imageRestormel Collection: Restormel Castle Tour, Lanlivery Parish, Cornwall. October 1992

Restormel Castle Tour, Lanlivery Parish, Cornwall. October 1992
Dr Peter Herring, a member of the Cornwall Archaeological Unit (centre in pale trousers) with some of the 35 people who came to listen to him explaining some of the history of Restormel Castle

Background imageRestormel Collection: Restormel Castle, Lanlivery Parish, Cornwall. Early 1900s

Restormel Castle, Lanlivery Parish, Cornwall. Early 1900s
A man in shirt sleeves stands with his back to the camera looking through the ivy clad archway of Restormel Castle. Restormel Castle is a well preserved example of a circular shell keep

Background imageRestormel Collection: Restormel Castle Tour, Lanlivery Parish, Cornwall. October 1992

Restormel Castle Tour, Lanlivery Parish, Cornwall. October 1992
Dr Peter Herring, a member of the Cornwall Archaelogical Unit (centre with camera) with some of the 35 people who came to listen to him explaining the history of Restormel Castle

Background imageRestormel Collection: Restormel Castle, Lanlivery Parish, Cornwall. 1914

Restormel Castle, Lanlivery Parish, Cornwall. 1914
A man standing on the bridge over the castle moat just outside the gatehouse. Restormel Castle is a well preserved example of a circular shell keep

Background imageRestormel Collection: Restormel House, Lanlivery Parish, Cornwall. Probably 1900s

Restormel House, Lanlivery Parish, Cornwall. Probably 1900s
It is a Grade II listed building originally built as a three roomed farm house in the mid to late 17th Century. It was altered and extended through the 18th and 19th centuries

Background imageRestormel Collection: Medieval Musicians, Restormel Castle, Lanlivery Parish, Cornwall. September 1990

Medieval Musicians, Restormel Castle, Lanlivery Parish, Cornwall. September 1990
Hautbois, musicians Rick and Helen (Nellie) Heavisides, demonstrate and play medieval music on period instruments during a four day stay at Restormel Castle

Background imageRestormel Collection: Restormel Castle, Lanlivery Parish, Cornwall. 1914

Restormel Castle, Lanlivery Parish, Cornwall. 1914
A man poses for the camera while holding a scythe in the castles inner bailey. Restormel Castle is a well preserved example of a circular shell keep

Background imageRestormel Collection: Restormel Castle, Lanlivery Parish, Cornwall. Probably 1904

Restormel Castle, Lanlivery Parish, Cornwall. Probably 1904
A group of well dressed men and women pose for the camera standing in the castle gate. Restormel Castle is a well preserved example of a circular shell keep

Background imageRestormel Collection: Restormel Castle, Lanlivery Parish, Cornwall. 1973

Restormel Castle, Lanlivery Parish, Cornwall. 1973
View of the keep and entrance of Restormel Castle. Restormel Castle is a well preserved example of a circular shell keep, a rare type of fortification built during a short period in the 12th

Background imageRestormel Collection: Restormel Castle, Lanlivery Parish, Cornwall. 1962

Restormel Castle, Lanlivery Parish, Cornwall. 1962
View of the keep and entrance of Restormel Castle. Restormel Castle is a well preserved example of a circular shell keep, a rare type of fortification built during a short period in the 12th

Background imageRestormel Collection: Restormel Castle, Lanlivery Parish, Cornwall. 1962

Restormel Castle, Lanlivery Parish, Cornwall. 1962
General view of the keep and entrance of Restormel Castle. Restormel Castle is a well preserved example of a circular shell keep

Background imageRestormel Collection: Restormel Castle, Lanlivery Parish, Cornwall. Around 1910

Restormel Castle, Lanlivery Parish, Cornwall. Around 1910
The ivy clad walls and entrance archway of Restormel Castle with eleven men and a chauffeur standing at the archway. Restormel Castle is a well preserved example of a circular shell keep

Background imageRestormel Collection: Restormel Castle, Lanlivery Parish, Cornwall. Around 1910

Restormel Castle, Lanlivery Parish, Cornwall. Around 1910
The ivy clad walls and entrance archway of Restormel Castle with a man and chauffeur standing in the archway. Restormel Castle is a well preserved example of a circular shell keep

Background imageRestormel Collection: Restormel Castle, Lanlivery Parish, Cornwall. Probably 1920s

Restormel Castle, Lanlivery Parish, Cornwall. Probably 1920s
The ivy clad walls and archway of Restormel Castle with a little girl standing in the entrance. The blurred figure of a man is behind the little girl

Background imageRestormel Collection: Restormel Castle, Lanlivery Parish, Cornwall. Early 1900s

Restormel Castle, Lanlivery Parish, Cornwall. Early 1900s
Two men, wearing bowler hats, are at a bench inside the ivy clad walls of the ruins of Restormel Castle. Restormel Castle is a well preserved example of a circular shell keep

Background imageRestormel Collection: Restormel Castle, Lanlivery Parish, Cornwall. Early 1900s

Restormel Castle, Lanlivery Parish, Cornwall. Early 1900s
A man stands in front of the ivy clad ruins of Restormel Castle while holding a scythe. Restormel Castle is a well preserved example of a circular shell keep

Background imageRestormel Collection: Restormel Castle, Lanlivery Parish, Cornwall. September 1989

Restormel Castle, Lanlivery Parish, Cornwall. September 1989
A scene depicting the Civil War enacted by the Sealed Knot Society during the Pageant of History 1189 - 1989. Over 2, 500 people watched the pageant held in the grounds of Restormel Castle

Background imageRestormel Collection: Restormel Castle, Lanlivery Parish, Cornwall. September 1989

Restormel Castle, Lanlivery Parish, Cornwall. September 1989
Celebrating the defeat of the Spanish Armada during the Pageant of History 1189 - 1989. Over 2, 500 people watched the pageant held in the grounds of Restormel Castle

Background imageRestormel Collection: Restormel Castle, Lanlivery Parish, Cornwall. September 1989

Restormel Castle, Lanlivery Parish, Cornwall. September 1989
The actors parade at the end of the Pageant of History 1189 - 1989. Over 2, 500 people watched the pageant held in the grounds of Restormel Castle

Background imageRestormel Collection: Restormel Castle, Lanlivery Parish, Cornwall. September 1989

Restormel Castle, Lanlivery Parish, Cornwall. September 1989
The crowning of the May Queen at the Restoration scene during the Pageant of History 1189 - 1989. Over 2, 500 people watched the pageant held in the grounds of Restormel Castle

Background imageRestormel Collection: Restormel Castle, Lanlivery Parish, Cornwall. September 1989

Restormel Castle, Lanlivery Parish, Cornwall. September 1989
A major battle took place near Lostwithiel during the Civil War, reflected during the Pageant of History of Lostwithiel 1189 to 1989

Background imageRestormel Collection: Restormel Castle, Lanlivery Parish, Cornwall. September 1989

Restormel Castle, Lanlivery Parish, Cornwall. September 1989
The Flower Girls celebrate May Day after the Restoration during the Pageant of History of Lostwithiel 1189 to 1989. Over 2, 500 people watched the pageant held in the grounds of Restormel Castle

Background imageRestormel Collection: Restormel Castle, Lanlivery Parish, Cornwall. September 1989

Restormel Castle, Lanlivery Parish, Cornwall. September 1989
Puritan women wait for their turn to act during the Pageant of History of Lostwithiel 1189 to 1989. Over 2, 500 people watched the pageant held in the grounds of Restormel Castle

Background imageRestormel Collection: Restormel Castle, Lanlivery Parish, Cornwall. September 1989

Restormel Castle, Lanlivery Parish, Cornwall. September 1989
The May Queen is crowned at the Restoration of the monarchy during the Pageant of History of Lostwithiel 1189 to 1989. Over 2, 500 people watched the pageant held in the grounds of Restormel Castle

Background imageRestormel Collection: Restormel Castle, Lanlivery Parish, Cornwall. September 1989

Restormel Castle, Lanlivery Parish, Cornwall. September 1989
Wine, women and song helped to celebrate the defeat of the Spanish Armada in 1588 during the Pageant of History of Lostwithiel 1189 to 1989

Background imageRestormel Collection: Restormel Castle, Lanlivery Parish, Cornwall. September 1989

Restormel Castle, Lanlivery Parish, Cornwall. September 1989
Wine, women and song helped to celebrate the defeat of the Spanish Armada in 1588 during the Pageant of History of Lostwithiel 1189 to 1989

Background imageRestormel Collection: Restormel Castle, Lanlivery Parish, Cornwall. September 1989

Restormel Castle, Lanlivery Parish, Cornwall. September 1989
Waiting to perform in the Pageant of History of Lostwithiel 1189 to 1989 are people from the town. Over 2, 500 people watched the pageant held in the grounds of Restormel Castle

Background imageRestormel Collection: Restormel Castle, Lanlivery Parish, Cornwall. September 1989

Restormel Castle, Lanlivery Parish, Cornwall. September 1989
Wine, women and song helped to celebrate the defeat of the Spanish Armada in 1588 during the Pageant of History of Lostwithiel 1189 to 1989

Background imageRestormel Collection: Restormel Castle, Lanlivery Parish, Cornwall. September 1989

Restormel Castle, Lanlivery Parish, Cornwall. September 1989
Celebrating the Restoration of the monarchy are flower girls and dancers, during the Pageant of History of Lostwithiel 1189 to 1989. The child on stilts is Ruth Webb with her mother Frances behind

Background imageRestormel Collection: Restormel Castle, Lanlivery Parish, Cornwall. September 1989

Restormel Castle, Lanlivery Parish, Cornwall. September 1989
Town dignitaries and their wives await the arrival of Queen Victoria in 1846 during the Pageant of History of Lostwithiel 1189 to 1989

Background imageRestormel Collection: Restormel Castle, Lanlivery Parish, Cornwall. September 1989

Restormel Castle, Lanlivery Parish, Cornwall. September 1989
Robert de Cardinham and his party leave the town after granting the town Charter during the Pageant of History of Lostwithiel 1189 to 1989

Background imageRestormel Collection: Restormel Castle, Lanlivery Parish, Cornwall. September 1989

Restormel Castle, Lanlivery Parish, Cornwall. September 1989
Announcing the towns status is Mike Kelly as Robert de Cardinhams scribe during the Pageant of History of Lostwithiel 1189 to 1989

Background imageRestormel Collection: Restormel Castle, Lanlivery Parish, Cornwall. September 1989

Restormel Castle, Lanlivery Parish, Cornwall. September 1989
Waiting for Queen Victorias arrival in 1846 in their top hats and tails to perform during the Pageant of History of Lostwithiel 1189 to 1989

Background imageRestormel Collection: Restormel Castle, Lanlivery Parish, Cornwall. September 1989

Restormel Castle, Lanlivery Parish, Cornwall. September 1989
Serfs, serving wenches and a friar wait to perform during the Pageant of History of Lostwithiel 1189 to 1989. Over 2, 500 people watched the pageant held in the grounds of Restormel Castle

Background imageRestormel Collection: Restormel Castle, Lanlivery Parish, Cornwall. September 1989

Restormel Castle, Lanlivery Parish, Cornwall. September 1989
Robert de Cardinhams entourage arrives to present the town charter in 1189, during the Pageant of History of Lostwithiel 1189 to 1989

Background imageRestormel Collection: Restormel Castle, Lanlivery Parish, Cornwall. September 1989

Restormel Castle, Lanlivery Parish, Cornwall. September 1989
The May Day flower girls await their turn to perform during the Pageant of History of Lostwithiel 1189 to 1989. Over 2, 500 people watched the pageant held in the grounds of Restormel Castle

Background imageRestormel Collection: Toddler Trot, Restormel Castle, Lanlivery Parish, Cornwall. May 1980

Toddler Trot, Restormel Castle, Lanlivery Parish, Cornwall. May 1980

Background imageRestormel Collection: Toddler Trot, Restormel Castle, Lanlivery Parish, Cornwall. May 1980

Toddler Trot, Restormel Castle, Lanlivery Parish, Cornwall. May 1980

Background imageRestormel Collection: Restormel Castle ruins, Lanlivery Parish, Cornwall. Around 1925

Restormel Castle ruins, Lanlivery Parish, Cornwall. Around 1925
The castle was repaired and garrisoned by the Parliamentary army in the Civil War and was stormed and taken for the King by Sir Richard Grenville

Background imageRestormel Collection: Restormel, Lanlivery Parish, Cornwall. Around 1925

Restormel, Lanlivery Parish, Cornwall. Around 1925
Glass lantern slide from a lecture, entitled Some Historic Cornish Beauty Spots, given by Cornishman and amateur photographer, Major Arthur William Gill, in around 1925



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