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Banker Boase
Inscribed 'Son of Boase'
Before the building of Newlyn Harbour, 1885-1895.
Vessels anchored in Gwavas Lake at low tide. Fish landings would have to be brought ashore in small punts. Fish-hawkers or 'Jousters' are waiting on the beach.
Below Fore Street, Newlyn
Near the old harbour. Top left, building is the Fisherman Rest
Bonfire pile at Sandy Cove, Newlyn for King George VI Coronation.
The scene is Sandy Cove area behind the South Pier at Newlyn Town. This is the preparation for the bonfire celebrating the coronation of King George VI. Many locals from that part of the village helped to construct this pile over several days. There…
Bottom of Bowjey Hill, Newlyn.
130x90mm. Looking down to Lower Green street and across to the Mount.
Bowjey Hill, Newlyn Town
Looking towards Penzance
Bowjeyill cottages, Newlyn
125x100mm. Close up of cottages awaiting demolition. Clearance scheme 1939
