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35mm photographs of the Carrick District of Cornwall from the 1970s to 2000.
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  • Carland Cross Windfarm, Mitchell, Carrick - April 1994

    Carland Cross Windfarm, Mitchell, Carrick - April 1994

    The original Carland Cross Windfarm opened in 1992 viewed from the A30. This had 15 turbines originally and was Cornwall's first wind far. The farm was upgraded and 10 larger turbines replaced the original 15 in 2013.

  • 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

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