Portmellon, c.1884
Photo ref: 16798
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Photo ref: 16798
Photo of Portmellon, c.1884

More about this scene

Just around the corner from Mevagissey, this charming view places the little cove and hamlet in their context admirably, with the outline of Black Head in the distance and a few fishing boats on the water out in St Austell Bay.

A Selection of Memories from Portmellon

For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our website to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was, prompted by the photographs in our archive. Here are some from Portmellon

Sparked a Memory for you?

If this has sparked a memory, why not share it here?

I was born in 1975 and spent nearly every birthday until I was 16 years old at Thame Cottage, Portmellon with my Mum, Dad, younger Brother, Uncle, Auntie and 3 cousins. One day, when I have my own children, I hope to take them there so that they too can have the special memories that I hold so dear. Memories of Thame Cottage; The electric meter running out, the cold shower room beyond the kitchen with the ...see more