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- 6 photos on Hayle appear in 1 Frith books - View photos of Hayle
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My memory is of the Cove Cafe in 1991, my name is Chris Broadbent and I now live in North Cheam in Surrey. I spent a glorious summer in Hayle and made friends with Ben Bailey who runs the cafe. I sold ice creams on the beach during the summer season and then spent all the profits on drink in The Bluff pub along the coastline. I was going throuigh a particular lost period in my life and this summer season really calmed me down and gave me focus on where I should be heading. I have recently returned to the area with my family for a short break and was pleased to find Ben and his partner still running the ...read more here
A memory of Lelant contributed by First name Last name
Lelant
In 1976 I worked for the Francis Frith Collection in Baker Street, and then in Charles Street, Berkley Square. In 1977 it was purchased by my then boss, and now friend, Mr. John Buck. We continued to work together from his home in Finchampstead for a short while. I then left to move back to my native Cornwall in October 1977.
When I moved to Cornwall I brought with me about 20 framed Frith prints which I ordered when it was still owned by Rothman's.
In November 1977, my aunt Kathleen called on me at Lelant and said it was her husband's (Louis') birthday and she didn't know what to get for him, so I invited her to look through the ...read more here
A memory of Lelant contributed by chas curnow
Another St Ives Relative
The man on the step here is a distant relative of mine, possibly my great-great grandfather. Another picture that I have known of for ages but never known its origins.
A memory of St Ives contributed by Lee Shuttlewood
My Great-Grandfather
I've known of this photo for a long while. The man in the middle of the photo is my great-grandfather who as well as being a Lifeboatman, won many sailing trophies.
A memory of St Ives contributed by Lee Shuttlewood
Extracts From Hayle & Cornwall books
A pool left behind on the sands by the falling tide makes an ideal paddling place for holidaying children.
An extract from from"Cornwall County Memories".
A traditional seaside
pastime for children is
paddling about in pools
left behind by the falling
tide. All the children have
been told to stand still for
this delightful photograph,
while their parents look on
behind. Holiday bungalows
and chalets line the skyline,
and the Cove Café is
perched on a shelf halfway
down the cliff (centre).
An extract from from"Newquay to St Ives Photographic Memories".
Fore Street is in the Copperhouse district of Hayle, which takes its name from a copper works (later a foundry) of the 18th and 19th centuries. The big car is overtaking the little car in a manoeuvre that would be impossible with today’s vehicles and traffic volumes. The Cornubia Hotel, in the background with its distinctive porch, remains part of the scene today.
An extract from from"Cornwall County Memories".
Just sitting and looking about or wandering around splashing in the natural pool are the main activities for these
holidaymakers. The tide is well out, revealing the great expanse of Hayle Sands. On the horizon is the distinctive outline of
Godrevy Island off Godrevy Point.
An extract from from"Newquay to St Ives Photographic Memories".
With such a fine view across the bay to St Ives, it is little surprise that holidaymakers should have come to camp at Hayle Towans. This photograph captures the camping scene of the period, with bell tents and early caravans or mobile homes. A few houses and chalets line the clifftop to ensure the best views.
An extract from from"Cornwall County Memories".