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Stranded whales Eastern Green beach near Penzance
About 60 whales were stranded and there were claims of "barbarity", that some were shot and others mutilated. See the Cornishman for more information
Swimming Baths, Penzance
Located at the western end of the Promenade, built and opened in 1887, latterly known as the Cafe Marina. Cafe Marina was demolished in 1935 and the site of is now part of the Wherrytown car park
Taylor's hairdressing shop
Location Parade Street, Penzance, the man in the doorway is Mr Proctor. As can be seen the shop had multiple usage, selling fishing tackle, cutlery and tobacco products. The premises were opened in 1903 and closed June 1973
The 'Old' Longship's Lighthouse, Land's End
From the original Stereograph picture taken by C.R. Lobbs in the 1860s (reference Views and Likenesses by Charles Thomas)
The Beehive Hut
Bosprennis settlement, located in Zennor Parish
The Bishop Rock Lighthouse
Situated West of the Isles of Scilly. The picture shows the relief underway of the Lighthouse keepers
The bottom of Coinagehall Street, Penzance
Commercial buildings facing seaward
The building of Treneere Estate, Penzance
Located at the north end of Penzance adjacent to the Penzance By-pass road
The Cukoo Stone, Carfury
Ancient standing stone, located near the Ding Dong Mine, Madron Parish.
This stone is about 3m tall. In 1958 the site was excavated by Vivien Russell and Peter Pool, but nothing of interest was discovered. It is likely to date from the neolithic…
This stone is about 3m tall. In 1958 the site was excavated by Vivien Russell and Peter Pool, but nothing of interest was discovered. It is likely to date from the neolithic…
The Dolphin Tavern, Wharfside, Penzance
Public House opposite the Floating Dock
The Duke of Cumberland Public House
Situated near the top of Causewayhead, Penzance. The photograph was taken at the time of Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee, 1897. Hutchens sign over the door, presumably the name of the landlord
The First and Last Inn at Sennen
From an old print
The First and Last Refreshment House in England
Early photograph commonly known as the First and Last House
The Fishertman's Rest
Located at the bottom of Church Street, Newlyn Town, near the Red Lion Inn. This was a popular meeting place for aged retired fishermen, the building is now a private dwelling
The Gas Stores
Located on Market Jew Street, Penzance, at the corner of Gas Lane, (now New Town Lane). Poundstretcher store now occupies the site
The Green Market, Penzance
Demolition of a building. Taylor's Garage to the right
The Lennard's shoe shop building, Penzance
Situated in the Green Market this building was formerly the premises of The Public Benefit Boot Company
The Market Cross, situated at the West end of the Old Market House
From an old print. The site is now a Bank near the Green market.
photo of a lithograph, drawn in 1829 by JS Prout, published 1831.
Grid reference, SW 4720 3028
photo of a lithograph, drawn in 1829 by JS Prout, published 1831.
Grid reference, SW 4720 3028
The Market Cross, situated at the West end of the Old Market House. As previous ORCH.SL.0192
As previous
Photograph of a lithograph, drawn in 1829 by JS Prout, published 1831.
Grid reference, SW 4720 3028
Photograph of a lithograph, drawn in 1829 by JS Prout, published 1831.
Grid reference, SW 4720 3028
The Merry Maidens
Overview with horse