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Built at Cammell Laird at Birkenhead in 1939. It was the largest liner to be built in England at 739 feet long and 1.170 passengers. Trooping between N Atlantic and Australia she encircled the world in 81 1/2 days, faster than any other ship. Biggest…

Aerial view of Falmouth docks and dry docks

Godrevy Lighthouse. Build on a small island in St Ives Bay in 1857-59. The first beacon was lit in March of 1859. The red--white flash is visible over a range of 17 miles. Staff was withdrawn from the lighthouse on 7 August 1934 when it was converted…

Agricultural equipment at an agricultural show in 1975,

Albert Mellor, who lived in Penzance, was one of Cornwall's colourful characters. With his organ he attended such events as Padstow's 'Oss and Helston Furry for about 50 years. During that time he collected large sums for numerous charities.…

Albert Mellor pictured with his order at Helston Flora in 1978, when he was about 85 years of age. Note the NSPCC and National Lifeboat Institution fundraising signs, as well as many others stuck on a piece of cardboard.

Albert Mellor, who lived in Penzance, was one of Cornwall's colourful characters. With his organ he attended such events as Padstow's 'Oss and Helston Furry for about 50 years. During that time he collected large sums for numerous charities.…

Bus thought to have been painted Cream & Red

Rebuilding after the Ash Wednesday storm. 1962

Ash Wednesday Storm 62

Ash Wednesday Storm 62

Ash Wednesday Storm 62