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On the 18th June 1909 Alfred Vingoe was returning to Penzance in his pilot boat when he noticed that a large sailing ship was lying low in the water and flying distress flags. He and his two crew members sailed over to the craft to find that the ship…

This image shows large sailing ship which appears to be aground. There are a large party of people on board who are in the process of disembarking. The ship is flying flags but the purpose of this is unknown.

Sailing Schooners in the old Penzance floating dock discharging cargo.

Sial maker at work, Sail Loft, New Street, Penzance

sail maker Mr. willoughby in sail loft New Street, Penzance

Harness Horse Collars Saddles

Norman Nicholls in from of the shop opened by his father, Issac in 1934. Business closed on Norman's retirement in 1985. Issac ran a business at no. 43 from 1924.

Darlington or Stockton Station

Built in 1929

Up the hill to the station. Taking two tankers and a box-car to join a mixed goods train at Falmouth station in the 1960's.

Children's Sack race Whit Monday Horse Show, Ponsandane, Penzance
Lady Bolitho at finish line

Albumen print, top corners damaged

Albumen print.

Inscr. on mount, 'S/s "Avebury" - @ Lamorna - 1884'