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Cottages left side of Street just above junction of Abbey Street were purchased by Roland Morris and turned into the famous Admiral Benbow pub between 1958/59

Grid reference, SW 4753 3002

The original Folly House is on the left.
See Penzance picture website for further information about the history https://www.picturepenzance.com/media/the-folly-house-1930.20617/

Pavilion, Queens Hotel, Monument, Bathing Pool,

Cafe Marina stood behind

Cottages demolished replaced by modern flats

Camberwell Street had its own Carnival and Carnival Queen. After the houses were demolished the area was used by Penzance Town Council as a yard. New houses were built on the site in 2021.

Declaration of the enlargement of the Bounds of the Borough to include Newlyn Mousehole Heamoor & Churchtowns Paul & Gulval. Ref: P A S Pool Brief History of Penzance

Road opened by Princess Alexandra of Wales 24 July 1865 designed by John Matthews Borough Surveyor, The Granite Lamp Post with drinking troughs on either side records this fact. Was removed to Mennae Sports field after World War II

Man at front with pipe Joseph Smith known as Daddy Joe

Area of Trees & Grass on right site of Tourist Information Office

Note 'Welcome to the Rural District of West Penwith' sign. Drive with Care. Keep it Beautiful

Note Raspberry Canes in hoop formation

The Pavilion Theatre was built in 1912 and housed a theatre, ballroom and restaurant.