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Flying Officer H B Chapple 58992 of Penzance, killed in flying accident when only 20 in 1948. Photo from Cornishman. He is buried in Penzance Cemetery and although killed after the end of World War II, he is listed in the Penzance Book of…

Christopher at the wheel of Dr. W R Dykes (Callington) Wagon

Newquay Steam Beer Solid Tyres Purchased in 1971 11208

Joe & Dennis Warrens 1924 Foden purchased in 1971 11208

Belonging to John and Jeff Horrell, Stoke Canon, Exeter.
Reg: UU 1283

Joe & Dennis Warrens 1924 Foden purchased in 1971 11208

Created for Calendar 2023

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/

Thought to be the oldest house in Penzance as it survived the Spanish attack in 1595.
It was demolished in the 1950's.
The house to the right is now known as Folly House (Sophia's).
The original Folly House was on the site where Frasers fish and…

This is a photograph of a photograph, the original of which was very creased and damaged.