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St. Ives

Civil Parish in Cornwall

England

St. Ives

St Ives Harbour
St Ives Harbour Credit: David Robinson

St. Ives is a picturesque seaside town located in Cornwall, England. It is known for its stunning beaches, crystal-clear waters, and charming harbor lined with colorful fishing boats. The town is also famous for its vibrant art scene, with numerous galleries showcasing the work of local artists as well as pieces by renowned international artists.

St. Ives is a popular tourist destination, attracting visitors from around the world who come to enjoy its natural beauty, cultural attractions, and relaxed atmosphere. The town is home to a variety of shops, cafes, and restaurants offering a range of dining options, from traditional Cornish pasties to gourmet seafood dishes.

In addition to its beaches and art galleries, St. Ives offers a range of outdoor activities such as surfing, hiking, and exploring the nearby coastal cliffs and countryside. The town is also a great base for exploring other attractions in Cornwall, including the iconic St. Michael's Mount and the beautiful gardens at Trebah and the Lost Gardens of Heligan. With its stunning scenery and laid-back vibe, St. Ives is a must-visit destination for anyone looking to experience the beauty of Cornwall.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 50.196893/-5.480305 or Grid Reference SW5138. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

St Ives Harbour
St Ives Harbour
St. Ives Harbour A view over St. Ives Harbour, taken looking south from Smeaton's Pier.
St. Ives Harbour
A view over St. Ives Harbour, taken looking south from Smeaton's Pier.
St Ives beach at low tide Many small boats stranded by the receding tide in St Ives Harbour.
St Ives beach at low tide
Many small boats stranded by the receding tide in St Ives Harbour.
St Ives harbour from the Harbour Fish & Chips Restaurant
St Ives harbour from the Harbour Fish & Chips Restaurant
Fish & Chip lunches, Harbour Fish & Chips Restaurant, St Ives
Fish & Chip lunches, Harbour Fish & Chips Restaurant, St Ives
Low tide reflections, St Ives harbour
Low tide reflections, St Ives harbour
Christmas tree at St Ives harbour
Christmas tree at St Ives harbour
Smeaton's Pier, St Ives
Smeaton's Pier, St Ives
Harbour Sand beach at St Ives
Harbour Sand beach at St Ives
Smeatons Pier Smeatons Pier in St. Ives, photographed from beside the Harbour Master's Office.
Smeatons Pier
Smeatons Pier in St. Ives, photographed from beside the Harbour Master's Office.
Slipway by RNLI Station in St. Ives The slipway by the lifeboat station in St. Ives, looking over the harbour to Smeatons Pier.
Slipway by RNLI Station in St. Ives
The slipway by the lifeboat station in St. Ives, looking over the harbour to Smeatons Pier.
View over St. Ives Harbour A view of St. Ives Harbour, looking back from Smeatons Pier.
View over St. Ives Harbour
A view of St. Ives Harbour, looking back from Smeatons Pier.
The Rum & Crab bar, The Wharf Originally built in the early 19th century, and presumably used in connection with the fishing trade or as a wharfside store, this unusual-looking building was known as the Copper Kettle (cafe?) and Wimpy Bar by the time it was Grade II listed <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/101327835-the-copper-kettle-and-wimpey-bar-st-ives#.Ydi9vP7P3IU" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/101327835-the-copper-kettle-and-wimpey-bar-st-ives#.Ydi9vP7P3IU">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> & <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1327835" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1327835">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> in 1972.
The Rum & Crab bar, The Wharf
Originally built in the early 19th century, and presumably used in connection with the fishing trade or as a wharfside store, this unusual-looking building was known as the Copper Kettle (cafe?) and Wimpy Bar by the time it was Grade II listed LinkExternal link & LinkExternal link in 1972.
Cobbled street surface in Custom House Passage Unlike some of the other 18th century street surfaces around St Ives such as <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4928337">SW5140 : Fore Street, St Ives</a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3135725">SW5140 : Bailey's Lane, St. Ives</a> and <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7057826">SW5140 : Cobbled street surface on Mount Zion</a>, Custom House Passage seems to have avoided being listed. That must be an oversight, as these stones look even less disturbed and relaid than many on the more heavily trafficked roads.
Cobbled street surface in Custom House Passage
Unlike some of the other 18th century street surfaces around St Ives such as SW5140 : Fore Street, St Ives SW5140 : Bailey's Lane, St. Ives and SW5140 : Cobbled street surface on Mount Zion, Custom House Passage seems to have avoided being listed. That must be an oversight, as these stones look even less disturbed and relaid than many on the more heavily trafficked roads.
71 & 73 Fore Street, St Ives Although the frontage looks like a single former house, the address is given as nos 71 and 73, which is actually a pair of mid 19th century cottages with a twin entrance just inside the street-facing doorway. They are now in use as a small art gallery, and were Grade II listed <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/101312628-71-and-73-fore-street-st-ives#.YdjBLf7P3IU" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/101312628-71-and-73-fore-street-st-ives#.YdjBLf7P3IU">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> & <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1312628" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1312628">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> in 1972.
71 & 73 Fore Street, St Ives
Although the frontage looks like a single former house, the address is given as nos 71 and 73, which is actually a pair of mid 19th century cottages with a twin entrance just inside the street-facing doorway. They are now in use as a small art gallery, and were Grade II listed LinkExternal link & LinkExternal link in 1972.
75 Fore Street, St Ives Now trading as an off-licence outlet for alcohol sales, no 75 Fore Street is described as "An early 19th century fronting to a building of probable earlier origin" in its 1972 Grade II listing details <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/101327759-75-fore-street-st-ives#.YeCoHv7P3IU" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/101327759-75-fore-street-st-ives#.YeCoHv7P3IU">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> & <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1327759" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1327759">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> It was most likely built as cottages or a house.
75 Fore Street, St Ives
Now trading as an off-licence outlet for alcohol sales, no 75 Fore Street is described as "An early 19th century fronting to a building of probable earlier origin" in its 1972 Grade II listing details LinkExternal link & LinkExternal link It was most likely built as cottages or a house.
Cobbled street surface in Virgin Street In common with a number of other similar streets and paths in the central part of St Ives, the original 18th century granite cobbles here were given a Grade II listing <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/101327810-the-street-surface-st-ives#.YeKZSv7P3IU" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/101327810-the-street-surface-st-ives#.YeKZSv7P3IU">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> & <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1327810" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1327810">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> in 1972.
Cobbled street surface in Virgin Street
In common with a number of other similar streets and paths in the central part of St Ives, the original 18th century granite cobbles here were given a Grade II listing LinkExternal link & LinkExternal link in 1972.
Cobbled street surface on Fore Street, looking north Part of the extensive granite cobbled street surface of Fore Street, which dates back probably to the 18th century, and was Grade II listed <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/101143372-the-street-surface-st-ives#.YeRDX_7P3IU" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/101143372-the-street-surface-st-ives#.YeRDX_7P3IU">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> & <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1143372" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1143372">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> in 1972.
Cobbled street surface on Fore Street, looking north
Part of the extensive granite cobbled street surface of Fore Street, which dates back probably to the 18th century, and was Grade II listed LinkExternal link & LinkExternal link in 1972.
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St. Ives is located at Grid Ref: SW5138 (Lat: 50.196893, Lng: -5.480305)

Unitary Authority: Cornwall

Police Authority: Devon & Cornwall

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