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Newquay, Cornwall
Newquay maps
Historic maps of Newquay and the local area, hand-drawn by Ordnance Survey and Samuel Lewis. View all Newquay maps
Historic map of Newquay
Illustrated Victorian map of Cornwall
Historic Map of any Newquay postcode
Newquay books
Displaying 3 of 14 books about Newquay and the local area. View all Newquay books
Newquay Photographic Memories
Paperback
$26
Newquay to St Ives Photographic Memories
Paperback
$26
Cornwall County Memories
Paperback
$30
35 Newquay photos appear in 7 Frith book titles. You can read extracts and browse photos from these books.
Memories of Newquay
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My parents lived in Ennors Road in Newquay during the early 70s. They were an RAF family. I was newly-married & lived in Kent, but I used to love visiting them & spending holidays in beautiful Newquay. My new husband used to love sea fishing trips on the small boats & I would go with him, (the only female... [more]
Shared on 23 October 2008
Remember when I went for a walk with Nana and lost my ball off the edge.
Shared on 28 November 2006
My uncle Geoff Morris lived down at the Gannell with his wife Lillian. He used to take the tourists out in his boat shark fishing from Newquay Harbour in the summer. We also had the greasy pole sports event at the harbour every summer. You and your opponent would sit facing one another on the pole with a filled sack each... [more]
Shared on 30 January 2010
We - that means my brothers and I - arrived at the home from Kent and although we were very small at the time we grew to know this as home. My best memories are of a Sister Esther who looked after us, and watching the TV which had just arrived, plus the very large and thick chocolate Easter egg which... [more]
Shared on 30 December 2008
I think it was around this time when we got very excited as a whale had been washed up on the beach, which brought a few people to look at it. Also there was a small theatre there called the Cozy Nook which we changed to the Nozy Cook, I wonder if it is still there and going?
Shared on 30 December 2008
Cornwall memories
Bob and I have spent many a holiday in Cornwall, but nothing match the way we felt when we discovered the magic of Porth.
It happened just under the bridge, which I now call our rock.
We have spent many hour waiting for the waters to meet from the arrival of the surf up the beach and through the cove from... [more]
Shared on 27 January 2008
I arrived in St.Columb Minor a lonely five year old after travelling all day by train from Wood Green which is in north london. I was lucky to be placed with a lovely lady named Mrs Burden whos husband was away in the army. There were two daughters Von and Barbara . Our neighbours were Mrs Webber husband and son ... [more]
Shared on 20 January 2008
I was born at home in the mill house at Kestle Mill. My mother ran a small Bed and Breakfast from there when I was little. My parents were Julia and Michael Soady. The midwife arrived in a red MG to deliver me. I have one picture of the place so if anyone has any info or pics I would love... [more]
Shared on 12 January 2010
Extracts From Newquay & Cornwall books
Displaying a selection of extracts from Frith books about Newquay, inspired by Frith photos.
Cornwall A Century Ago Photographic Memories
Here we have an early view of Towan Beach, with everyone overdressed for the seaside. A game of tennis is in progress on a court marked out in the sand. The masts of trading ships are seen in the harbour; its north pier was to be badly damaged in a north-east gale two years later. The Huer's House stands outlined on... [more]
This is an extract from Cornwall A Century Ago Photographic Memories.
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A small party is enjoying a game of tennis on the rocky beach. Despite the warm weather they are sweltering under their many layers of heavy clothing. After the game they will return to their holiday villa, similar to those we can see on the slopes across the bay.
This is an extract from Cornwall Memories.
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Cornwall A Century Ago Photographic Memories
The modest hotel stands on North Quay Hill with a view over the harbour and bay. An almost colonial-style veranda with fancy railings is supported on cast-iron pillars with a twisted decoration.
This is an extract from Cornwall A Century Ago Photographic Memories.
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