Par, Cornwall

Old Photos , Historic Maps , Local History Books and Memories of Par

Frith photos prompt happy memories of our personal history, so enjoy this trip down memory lane with our old photos, historic maps, local history books, and memories of Par. Refresh & enjoy your personal memories, or find some that family & friends will love as gifts.

It's free to browse our vintage and retro photographs of Par, but if some spark good memories they are available to buy in a wide range of products, including framed prints, canvas prints and personalised photo gifts including tea towels, mugs, jigsaws, tableware, cushion covers, customised calendars. Don't miss other visitors' Memories and maybe connect with those who have shared their memories - you may even know the names, or learn more about the locality.

Old Photos of Par
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Par in 1938

Par in 1927

Old Maps of Par

Historic Maps of Par and the local area.

Sheet Maps of Par

Historic Folded Sheet Maps of Par and the local area, matching current OS Landranger Sheet Maps.

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Shows Par in 1813

Shows Par in 1900

Shows Par in 1919

Shows Par in 1813

Books about Par
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18 photo books on Par and the surrounding area.

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Cover image of St Austell Bay Photographic Memories

Cover image of Collected Memories of Cornwall

Cover image of Cornwall A Century Ago Photographic Memories

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Cover image of Cornish Coast Photographic Memories

Cover image of Churches of East Cornwall Photographic Memories

Memories of Par
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Fifties Par

My parents opened Roselyon School, on the St Blazey road out of Par, in 1953, when I was nine years old, and ran it until they retired in 1970. Hence I knew Par pretty well both as young boy, teenager and young adult. Walking into Par from Roselyon, you passed Leaders, a grocery and sweet shop, on the corner that turned from the St Blazey road towards the Harbour. We used to spend our Saturday sixpences there. Then came ...see more

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First Visit To Mr Leys Caravans

Mr Ley, ex Army Major who along with his family started probably one of the first Holiday Caravan sites at Par Sands. Mr Ley always drove a yellow Rolls Royce when he arrived to clean the vans. On the entrance to the site you entered the road passing on your left the Ship Inn and the little cream and red caravan used as a snack bar. Along the beach stood many Beach Huts well used in those days. ...see more

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Added 09 July 2007

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First Visit To Mr Leys Caravans