1900s

Ernest Alfred Osborne ('EA'), aka "Boss", decided to become a photographer at the age of 16 in 1880. His younger son, two grandsons and a great-grandaughter followed in a business that spanned over 100 years, of which some 90 were in Falmouth. 'Boss' can be seen in the front row wearing a hat; his son, Frederick Leslie ('Les'), back left; and his two sons, Maurice standing next to him; and Brian (with pipe) at the other end of the back row. The photograph was taken about 1939 before the two young men 'went off to war'.

All 1890s 1900s 1920s

Studio portrait of EA Osborne's children

From l to r: Les (Frederick Leslie), Ali (Alice May), ET (Ernest Thomas). This photo was taken not long after they returned from the USA in 1899. Les became a bespoke tailor before joining, and then succeeding, his father in the photographic business. Ali was a teacher, becoming deputy headmistress of Clare Terrace School in Falmouth. ET was also a teacher, becoming headmaster of All Saints School in Albany Place, Falmouth.

Contributed: From the Osborne Family collection