A typical continental freighter loading china clay from the gravity chute, an almost daily scene (at what is now) one of Cornwall's busiest small ports.
Coinage Hall Street Penzance Mrs Pauls Shop with Mrs Paul in the doorway & Mrs Jolly and sons named. c 1930.. the 'Oppe' or alley between the houses was known as Paunches Oppe leading to Stephens Court and on to Quay Street
Photograph. 138mm x 89mm. Postcard size. Found among James Downing Collection of Penzance postcards. The cottages in the foreground have been long demolished and replaced with less attractive buildings. St Mary's Church is seen in the background.