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Declaration of the enlargement of the Bounds of the Borough to include Newlyn Mousehole Heamoor & Churchtowns Paul & Gulval. Ref: P A S Pool Brief History of Penzance

Road opened by Princess Alexandra of Wales 24 July 1865 designed by John Matthews Borough Surveyor, The Granite Lamp Post with drinking troughs on either side records this fact. Was removed to Mennae Sports field after World War II

Man at front with pipe Joseph Smith known as Daddy Joe

Area of Trees & Grass on right site of Tourist Information Office

Note 'Welcome to the Rural District of West Penwith' sign. Drive with Care. Keep it Beautiful

Note Raspberry Canes in hoop formation

The Pavilion Theatre was built in 1912 and housed a theatre, ballroom and restaurant.

The Beachfield Hotel in the background

Market Jew Street, looking towards the bottom of town from the Terrace. Businesses that can be identified are I. Levin's, Borough Arms Foundry, Hodges Basket Makers and Jennings Refreshments.

There is also an enhanced flimsy negative with this glass plate

Rural church, (probably St Anthony-in-Meneage)

Grid reference, SW 7828 2566

for further information see Historic Environment Record, https://www.heritagegateway.org.uk/Gateway/Results_Single.aspx?uid=MCO6438&resourceID=1020