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She attempted the rescue Alba Panamanian steamer wrecked at St Ives The Coxwain Mr Thomas and his son lost their lives

Fishermen in London to hand petition to Parliament over Corporation Condemnation of Fishermen's Cottages in Newlyn.
The 9 crew members from Newlyn Town were Cecil Richards, William Richards, Jimmy Matthews, John Henry Tonkin, William H Williams,…

In 1939, the John and Sarah Eliza Stych lifeboat from St Ives (on loan from Padstow) launched with an 8-man crew, in a violent gale, to the aid of an unknown vessel (the SS Wilton). During the storm the lifeboat capsized and self-righted three times,…

People on an archaeological dig at Gurnards Head (as noted in handwritten file)

Frozen fountain with huge icicles in Morrab Gardens.

Girl Guides on parade, possibly in Gulval (see hand written index)

Horse & Female Rider in field at Newbridge, possibly a gymkhana or hunt

Plaque commemorating Victory of the Battle of Trafalgar - first announcement of Victory was made from Minstrel Gallery

Captain Jimmy Lees making the presentation of a mantel clock

Portrait of Robert Thomas, Mayor of Penzance 1935-1936. See also PEOP 21HG 096 and 097

Rough sea, fishing boats
Nos PZ6, PZ2, PZ73, PZ398, PZ162

Scratched, crack top to bottom

Construction of Drill Hall, St Just, note church tower in background and men working on roof

Aerial view of St. Michael's Mount from its western aspect, with the causeway visible