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Opening Western End of Promenade , Penzance.
Mayor Mr Bazely , Gen Public in distance!

Celebrations opening of the Floating Dock Penzance, 11th November 1884

From Album 3 (Red)
A group of people standing around the fountain in St Anthony Gardens. This fountain had originally stood in the forecourt of St. John's Hall and was moved to the Gardens in 1933. The gardens were opened on 31st May 1933.

From Album 3 (Red)
The opening of the War Memorial in May 1922

Opening West Cornwall Railway station, Penzance.
Copy of a sketch from a book page.

The pier, built down as far as the Custom House, proved to be too narrow and had to be widened in 1895. This view is looking back into the village. Tolcarne Hill is on the far right, near the pole.

Official opening of the then Cancer Research Campaign charity shop In Causewayhead, Penzance in 1993. The shop was opened by the fashion designer Jeff Banks, who is seen signing autographs.

Grid reference, SW 4626 2843

For further information see Historic Environment Record, https://www.heritagegateway.org.uk/Gateway/Results_Single.aspx?uid=MCO32812&resourceID=1020

Service from Marazion to Penzance and Newlyn. Registration AF65.

Opening ceremony of the floating dock at Penzance harbour. Hundreds of people, wearing their best costume gather in crowds to see the spectacle. The paddle steamer is the Queen of the Bay. Penants and flags are on display as part of the celebrations.

Civic ceremony with Penzance Round Table
Railway embankment improvements

Civic Ceremony for rail-line improvements
Round Table Commemorative Stone is on A30 approach to Penzance

Open Yard- Millstone and Agricultural equipment

Four passengers, man in top hat driving , one passenger facing backwards