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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,…

The Abernyte was a 700-ton Glasgow iron barque. The master of the ship was Master Cardwell.

She wrecked on course from Caleta Buena to Falmouth with nitrates under Rill Head on May 8th 1898. Her crew rowed seawards, leaving the barque slowly…

Aerial St Ives and harbour just before 'Carter's Flats'were built between Mount Zion and the Fishermans Co-op Wharf Road.

Villagers dressed in their best clothes gathered to march with the band to Leedstown and back, then to assemble in the Chown's meadow at Buckshead. The band played as 'treat buns' (large saffron buns) were given to all the children. The adults would…

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

B H Broad's Steam Engine, Nansladron, St Austell at a steam rally

Penzance Harbour, Barbican Lane

Birchall's steam-driven grand riding school roundabout. Copied from a postcard dated Portscatho 15 Octob er 1905 and addressed to Mr J Cooke (?), SG Ombra (?), Marvin's Yard, Cowes, Isle of Wight:

"Dear Uncle Jack,
How would you like this outside…

Bedford Bolitho Gardens Penzance showing the gate and wrought iron work on steps. Alexander Terrace (row of Hotels ) in the background.

Bedford Bolitho Gardens Penzance with Shelter and Cannon Alexander Terrace in the backgound. Row of Hotels including The Bella-Vista

Bridge Nancledra near Cripplesease three children J 10.

C. E. Lavin Causewayhead Greenmarket
From Poster.

Carnival float possibly Penzance, sec crate with Poole & sons Penzance. See also M.576

Renewing of six Electricity Cables in Causeway Head. Superviser Mr Harold H Chappell

CDs Construction of the Newlyn Memorial and Penzance Regeneration, donated by Tom Leaper.
CD NOT FOUND

Post card. Church Lane, Newlyn two men one with white coat (painter& decorater?).

Chyandour Cliff above Rail Station Penzance.