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35mm photographs of the Carrick District of Cornwall from the 1970s to 2000.
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  • St Mawes Castle , St Mawes, Carrick, Cornwall - April 04, 1991

    St Mawes Castle , St Mawes, Carrick, Cornwall - April 04, 1991

    View from the landward side

  • St Mawes Castle , St Mawes, Carrick, Cornwall - April 04, 1991

    St Mawes Castle , St Mawes, Carrick, Cornwall - April 04, 1991

    The Entrance St Mawes Castle (Cornish: Kastel Lannvowsedh) is one of the best-preserved of Henry VIII's coastal artillery fortresses, and the most elaborately decorated. It was constructed between 1540 and 1542. From the 1920s it was opened as a tourist attraction but pressed back into military service during the Second Word War. Today it is operated by English Heritage. It has also been used as a TV / film location notably featuring in the 1970s BBC TV Adaptation of Poldark (Series 2) and in the Hornblower TV Movie. On both these occasions posing as a French Fort.

  • St Mawes Castle , St Mawes, Carrick, Cornwall - April 04, 1991

    St Mawes Castle , St Mawes, Carrick, Cornwall - April 04, 1991

    South side bastion St Mawes Castle (Cornish: Kastel Lannvowsedh) is one of the best-preserved of Henry VIII's coastal artillery fortresses, and the most elaborately decorated. It was constructed between 1540 and 1542. From the 1920s it was opened as a tourist attraction but pressed back into military service during the Second Word War. Today it is operated by English Heritage. It has also been used as a TV / film location notably featuring in the 1970s BBC TV Adaptation of Poldark (Series 2) and in the Hornblower TV Movie. On both these occasions posing as a French Fort.

  • St Mawes Castle , St Mawes, Carrick, Cornwall - April 04, 1991

    St Mawes Castle , St Mawes, Carrick, Cornwall - April 04, 1991

    Entrance Bridge St Mawes Castle (Cornish: Kastel Lannvowsedh) is one of the best-preserved of Henry VIII's coastal artillery fortresses, and the most elaborately decorated. It was constructed between 1540 and 1542. From the 1920s it was opened as a tourist attraction but pressed back into military service during the Second Word War. Today it is operated by English Heritage. It has also been used as a TV / film location notably featuring in the 1970s BBC TV Adaptation of Poldark (Series 2) and in the Hornblower TV Movie. On both these occasions posing as a French Fort.

  • St Mawes Castle , St Mawes, Carrick, Cornwall - April 04, 1991

    St Mawes Castle , St Mawes, Carrick, Cornwall - April 04, 1991

    Water pump St Mawes Castle (Cornish: Kastel Lannvowsedh) is one of the best-preserved of Henry VIII's coastal artillery fortresses, and the most elaborately decorated. It was constructed between 1540 and 1542. From the 1920s it was opened as a tourist attraction but pressed back into military service during the Second Word War. Today it is operated by English Heritage. It has also been used as a TV / film location notably featuring in the 1970s BBC TV Adaptation of Poldark (Series 2) and in the Hornblower TV Movie. On both these occasions posing as a French Fort.

  • St Mawes Castle , St Mawes, Carrick, Cornwall - April 04, 1991

    St Mawes Castle , St Mawes, Carrick, Cornwall - April 04, 1991

    Steps to forward gun room. St Mawes Castle (Cornish: Kastel Lannvowsedh) is one of the best-preserved of Henry VIII's coastal artillery fortresses, and the most elaborately decorated. It was constructed between 1540 and 1542. From the 1920s it was opened as a tourist attraction but pressed back into military service during the Second Word War. Today it is operated by English Heritage. It has also been used as a TV / film location notably featuring in the 1970s BBC TV Adaptation of Poldark (Series 2) and in the Hornblower TV Movie. On both these occasions posing as a French Fort.

  • St Mawes Castle , St Mawes, Carrick, Cornwall - April 04, 1991

    St Mawes Castle , St Mawes, Carrick, Cornwall - April 04, 1991

    Cannon in bastion casemates St Mawes Castle (Cornish: Kastel Lannvowsedh) is one of the best-preserved of Henry VIII's coastal artillery fortresses, and the most elaborately decorated. It was constructed between 1540 and 1542. From the 1920s it was opened as a tourist attraction but pressed back into military service during the Second Word War. Today it is operated by English Heritage. It has also been used as a TV / film location notably featuring in the 1970s BBC TV Adaptation of Poldark (Series 2) and in the Hornblower TV Movie. On both these occasions posing as a French Fort.

  • St Mawes Castle , St Mawes, Carrick, Cornwall - April 04, 1991

    St Mawes Castle , St Mawes, Carrick, Cornwall - April 04, 1991

    My mother, Elsie Luxton, statnding on teh Kitchen Steps. St Mawes Castle (Cornish: Kastel Lannvowsedh) is one of the best-preserved of Henry VIII's coastal artillery fortresses, and the most elaborately decorated. It was constructed between 1540 and 1542. From the 1920s it was opened as a tourist attraction but pressed back into military service during the Second Word War. Today it is operated by English Heritage. It has also been used as a TV / film location notably featuring in the 1970s BBC TV Adaptation of Poldark (Series 2) and in the Hornblower TV Movie. On both these occasions posing as a French Fort.

  • St Mawes Castle , St Mawes, Carrick, Cornwall - April 04, 1991

    St Mawes Castle , St Mawes, Carrick, Cornwall - April 04, 1991

    Kitchen fireplace St Mawes Castle (Cornish: Kastel Lannvowsedh) is one of the best-preserved of Henry VIII's coastal artillery fortresses, and the most elaborately decorated. It was constructed between 1540 and 1542. From the 1920s it was opened as a tourist attraction but pressed back into military service during the Second Word War. Today it is operated by English Heritage. It has also been used as a TV / film location notably featuring in the 1970s BBC TV Adaptation of Poldark (Series 2) and in the Hornblower TV Movie. On both these occasions posing as a French Fort.

  • St Mawes Castle , St Mawes, Carrick, Cornwall - April 04, 1991

    St Mawes Castle , St Mawes, Carrick, Cornwall - April 04, 1991

    Gun room St Mawes Castle (Cornish: Kastel Lannvowsedh) is one of the best-preserved of Henry VIII's coastal artillery fortresses, and the most elaborately decorated. It was constructed between 1540 and 1542. From the 1920s it was opened as a tourist attraction but pressed back into military service during the Second Word War. Today it is operated by English Heritage. It has also been used as a TV / film location notably featuring in the 1970s BBC TV Adaptation of Poldark (Series 2) and in the Hornblower TV Movie. On both these occasions posing as a French Fort.

  • St Mawes Castle , St Mawes, Carrick, Cornwall - April 04, 1991

    St Mawes Castle , St Mawes, Carrick, Cornwall - April 04, 1991

    Side bastions St Mawes Castle (Cornish: Kastel Lannvowsedh) is one of the best-preserved of Henry VIII's coastal artillery fortresses, and the most elaborately decorated. It was constructed between 1540 and 1542. From the 1920s it was opened as a tourist attraction but pressed back into military service during the Second Word War. Today it is operated by English Heritage. It has also been used as a TV / film location notably featuring in the 1970s BBC TV Adaptation of Poldark (Series 2) and in the Hornblower TV Movie. On both these occasions posing as a French Fort.

  • St Mawes Castle , St Mawes, Carrick, Cornwall - April 04, 1991

    St Mawes Castle , St Mawes, Carrick, Cornwall - April 04, 1991

    Side bastion St Mawes Castle (Cornish: Kastel Lannvowsedh) is one of the best-preserved of Henry VIII's coastal artillery fortresses, and the most elaborately decorated. It was constructed between 1540 and 1542. From the 1920s it was opened as a tourist attraction but pressed back into military service during the Second Word War. Today it is operated by English Heritage. It has also been used as a TV / film location notably featuring in the 1970s BBC TV Adaptation of Poldark (Series 2) and in the Hornblower TV Movie. On both these occasions posing as a French Fort.

  • A&P Shipyard, Falmouth, Carrick, Cornwall - October 29, 1990

    A&P Shipyard, Falmouth, Carrick, Cornwall - October 29, 1990

    Empty Queen Elizabeth II Dry Dock. The crane appears to be working on setting blocks in the dock for the next ship to arrive.

  • Pendennis Point, Falmouth, Carrick, Cornwall - October 29, 1990

    Pendennis Point, Falmouth, Carrick, Cornwall - October 29, 1990

    View from Pendennis Point towards St Anthony Head Lighthouse.

  • Pendennis Point, Falmouth, Carrick, Cornwall - October 29, 1990

    Pendennis Point, Falmouth, Carrick, Cornwall - October 29, 1990

    View across Carrick Roads with a rainbow visible.

  • MV EARL WILLIAM and MV SOUTHSEA, King Harry Passage, Cornwall - October 29, 1990

    MV EARL WILLIAM and MV SOUTHSEA, King Harry Passage, Cornwall - October 29, 1990

    Sealink British Ferries EARL WILLIAM and SOUTHSEA seen laid up at King Harry passage along with two oil tankers.

  • King Harry Ferry, Carrick, Cornwall - October 29, 1990

    King Harry Ferry, Carrick, Cornwall - October 29, 1990

    King Harry Ferry

  • Trevellas Combe, St Agnes, Carrick District - May 30, 1990

    Trevellas Combe, St Agnes, Carrick District - May 30, 1990

    View inland up Trevellas Combe near St Agnes.

  • Chapel Porth Beach, St Agnes, Cornwall - April 11, 1990

    Chapel Porth Beach, St Agnes, Cornwall - April 11, 1990

    Grampound Grits tidal ledge at Chapel Port beach.

  • Chapel Porth Beach, St Agnes, Cornwall - April 11, 1990

    Chapel Porth Beach, St Agnes, Cornwall - April 11, 1990

    Grampound Grits tidal ledge at Chapel Port beach.

  • Chapel Porth Beach, St Agnes, Cornwall - April 11, 1990

    Chapel Porth Beach, St Agnes, Cornwall - April 11, 1990

    Chapel Porth beach the Wheal Coats Towanroath Shaft engine house looms in the mist above.

  • Chapel Porth Beach, St Agnes, Cornwall - April 11, 1990

    Chapel Porth Beach, St Agnes, Cornwall - April 11, 1990

    Cave Chapel Porth Beach

  • Chapel Porth Beach, St Agnes, Cornwall - April 11, 1990

    Chapel Porth Beach, St Agnes, Cornwall - April 11, 1990

    Chapel Port Beach

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