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

View from the landward side

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

View from Pendennis Point towards St Anthony Head Lighthouse.

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

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

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

Grampound Grits tidal ledge at Chapel Port beach.

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

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

Cave Chapel Porth Beach