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Perran-ar-worthal local history group
We have collected a range of photos of the Village over the years - feel free to have a browse.
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![]() Old Post Office c1900 | ![]() Old Post Office c1900 |
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![]() Carclew HouseFound this view of Carclew House painted by Algernon Cecil Newton. Newton was born in Hampstead London in 1880, grandson of Henry Newton (one of the founders of Windsor & Newton, suppliers of artists materials). He got Pneumonia whilst serving in WW1 and was invalided out in 1916. Newton then spent the next few years living in Cornwall recuperating. He returned to London in 1919 before the house sadly burnt down in 1934. | ![]() Perran Wharf 1830s |
![]() Tredrea House | ![]() Perranarworthal WI Coffee Morning 191962 2nd left Mrs Mennear, back 2nd rt Sylvia Perkins, 3rd rt Mrs Penna, under middle window Edith Roberts, 5th left with hat Marion Carder, front Mrs Ellis. A few names but if you can spot any others please let us know. Photo is courtesy of Marlene Pond (nee Ellis) |
![]() The Duke of Cornwall's Light InfantrA momentous day, 2nd July 1915. The Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry ran a recruitment march in Perranarworthal. The Officers arrived and parked up near the Noway Inn. A meet and greet with the locals followed by some celebratory refreshments for the gallant lads. | ![]() View up Station Hill date unknown |
![]() Toll House/shopMiss Sarah Blamey ran a shop in the old toll house with her sister Hettie | ![]() Board School c1900 |
![]() Toll house as a shop c1920 | ![]() St Piran's Hill 1903 |
![]() Village HallOld Nissan Hut style village Hall 1953 to 1971 (when it was knocked down and rebuilt) | ![]() Railway stationRailway station and signal box c 1950s |
![]() March 1980Bus to Truro from outside the Royal Oak | ![]() Basset Works, Carnon Valley |
![]() Norway Inn c1890sGuests arriving by carriage | ![]() Perran wharf c 1900s |
![]() Village centre c1920s | ![]() Railway station c 1920s |
![]() Tiddy's Blacksmith's |
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