The preserved steam tug Portwey leaving Totnes for Darmouth on the inaugural river voyage of the newly-formed Dart Harbour and Navigation Authority in 1976.
Presentation of a watch to W.E. Lenten of Alverton, Penzance on his retirement from the Bristol Railways after 45 years service as a fitter. Superintendent Mr T.R. Hall is pictured making the presentation at the maintenance department at Long Rock.…
Presentation of Milocarian Trophy 1948
Headmaster Mr Rising receives the Milocarian Trophy on behalf of Penzance County Grammar School for Boys, winners in 1948.
Management & Workers at lowering of Cast Cut Stone into final top section of Wolf prior to shipment to Reef in 1863. Final erection took approximately 8 years
140x90mm. Novelty postcard. 'The Cream of the Views from Penzance'. Flap over picture of a pot of cream can be lifted to reveal concertina of miniature photographs of Penzance and the surrounding area. Photos look Victorian/Edwardian era. George V…
Photo of a postcard featuring three children and a snowman in a snowy scene with the inscription, 'A merry Christmas'. Folded cards as we know them now did not emerge until the 1920s-'30s. This card, carrying a King Edward VII green half-penny stamp…