Cornwall’s Timeless Charm: 1916 The Cornish Riviera in Lush Color!

This enchanting colorized footage unveils the stunning landscapes of Cornwall, UK, in 1916—over a century ago—titled "The Cornish Riviera" by Kineto Ltd., London, offering a vibrant glimpse into the region’s pre-war beauty as a silent film. Filmed in vivid hues, the film captures Cornwall’s rugged coastline and picturesque villages: the fishing ports of Looe, Polperro, and Fowey; the sandy beaches of Newquay; the historic harbors of Falmouth and Padstow; the dramatic cliffs of The Lizard, Land’s End, and Logan Rock; the artistic haven of St. Ives; the iconic St. Michael’s Mount; the serene Morrab Gardens in Penzance; and the scenic Allan Valley and Boscastle, all set against the backdrop of Cornwall’s rolling hills and Atlantic waves. A dazzling window into Cornwall’s golden age before World War I, this restored archive grips history buffs, travel enthusiasts, and British heritage lovers, offering a vivid glimpse of "The Cornish Riviera" frozen in time.