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John Burton

John Burton (1839-1907) was born on 10 November at Lostwithiel. At the age of 22 he left home and came to Falmouth where he founded the world-famous Old Curiosity Shop at 27 Market Street (now Boots opticians and hearingcare). H.R.H. the Prince of Wales (later King Edward VII) made some purchases by commission, being unable to ‘call upon him’, during his visit to Falmouth in 1887. Always the entrepreneur, he offered £500 for Smeaton’s Lighthouse when it was replaced by the new Eddystone Lighthouse. His bid was unsuccessful, and the lighthouse was given to Plymouth on the condition that the town paid the cost of removing it and re-erecting it on the Hoe, where it stands to this day.

7 - Soldiers relaxing in Gyllyngdune Gardens, 1914 - 1918

The Gardens
were opened in 1907 and the Pavilion built in 1910, for the enjoyment of both
visitors and residents of Falmouth.

Early Congregational Churches

The first Congregational Church in Falmouth was built on the High Street in 1662. This became a town hall when a new building was constructed on Prince Street.

Prince Street ca 1950s, now Prince Street Gardens/High Street in 2021

Opening of the Princess Pavilion, 19 April 1911

Ernest Henry Moss (contractor) presenting the ceremonial key to HRH Princess Alexander of Teck on the opening of the Pavilion.