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Old thatched Cottage, woman in doorway.

The Belgian motor trawler Omer Denise went ashore on the opposite side of the Coverack Bay, at Perprean Cove. She was found next morning, stern first on the rocks, abandoned but with her engine still running. She broke up where she lay and her crew…

One of four prints from 1855 -1924 of House Furnishers Alfred Smiths, Alverton Street.. Originally Olver & Sons 1855 Criddle & Smith 1880, 1901 Alfred Smith 1924. The Firm is celebrating 200 years this year 2011.

Opening ceremony of the floating dock at Penzance harbour. Hundreds of people, wearing their best costume gather in crowds to see the spectacle. The paddle steamer is the Queen of the Bay. Penants and flags are on display as part of the celebrations.

Official opening of the then Cancer Research Campaign charity shop In Causewayhead, Penzance in 1993. The shop was opened by the fashion designer Jeff Banks, who is seen signing autographs.

Opening West Cornwall Railway station, Penzance.
Copy of a sketch from a book page.

Opening Western End of Promenade , Penzance.
Mayor Mr Bazely , Gen Public in distance!

Motor Bus Original

Marazion beach with nine Osprey sailing Dinghies getting ready to launch.

There are two motorcycles with sidecars outside the hotel.

Overturned Traction Engine , Wheal Rose ,
Mr Carlion . Mr Hawke

Overturned Traction Engine Wheal Rose.

P C showing Sir William Treloar & Penzance Civic Authority at a tea-party in Morrab Gardens (c1907). Sir William Treloar was Lord Mayor of London Gibson photo

P H 75 REGINALD on rocks Scilly 1902 stored with Collins Gibson prints W 0160.
NO NEGATIVE OR PRINT

Packing Pilchards into barrels from the fishing boats on beach .

Paddle Steamer 'Bristol Queen' Docking Other Shipping P L 210.

Paddle Steamer'Bristol Queen' under Sail P L 97.

Padstow

Padstow Harbour at low tide, a number of fishing vessels are tied against the quay.

Rail Padstow & Wadebridge train, "0298" class Engine 30586