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Where the first cables were laid to form the basic structure that formed the world-wide telecommunications network.

This picture shows Porthcurno beach with Treryn Dinas in the background.

This picture shows some of the students at Cable & Wireless Ltd's Engineering College, Porthcurno.

The remains of the waterwheel mountings on the north side of the cove. The cliff path to Land's End passes on the left of the picture.

Before Breakwater was built

For Harbour Authorities at Apapa Nigeria. Built by West of England Shipyards in 350 days

See SHIP 8.029 & SHIP 8.31

See SHIP 8.029 & SHIP 8.030

Church,
Grid Reference, SX 1252 5170
For further information about the church, see Historic Environment Record, https://www.heritagegateway.org.uk/Gateway/Results_Single.aspx?uid=MCO6316&resourceID=1020

Place House,
Grid Reference, SX1251…

Figures on the beach

This picture shows St Levens Well, in which the saint is said to have baptized the local Celtic inhabitants.

A ketch typical of numerous such coastal traders seen in most English ports until ousted by the more economical diesel powered vessels in the 1930s. They carried general cargoes; coal, manures, cattle foods, chemical, etc, and regularly called on…

Historic and legendary tidal castle which dominates the coastal scene as trains approach Penzance. A national Trust property open to visitors.

This photo shows the hand-operated capstan for hauling the boats up over the paved slope.