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Looking across to Fowey from Bodinnick

Overview

Overview.
With a hand written message in ink to the reverse of the postcard to a recipient in Penzance

General view

Overview, looking across to Plymouth.
With a hand written message in ink to the reverse of the postcard to a recipient in Guildford, Surrey

A 14th-century grade II listed granite stone building which was extensively remodelled in the 18th century as a hunting lodge in the style of a castle for the Basset family. The building is in private use as a restaurant

General view.
With a hand written message in ink to the reverse of the postcard to a recipient in Perranporth

Situated near the village, John Wesley preached 18 times between 1762 and 1789, although Gwennap Pit is about 1.7 miles (2.7 km) to the north west at the hamlet of Busveal near St. Day. The pit was caused by mining subsidence in the mid-18th century.…

H. Larkworthy, Pastrycook & Confectioner. Restaurant , Cafe , Turog Bread.
Penzance

Surreal view

Overview

Situated on the Lizard.
With a hand written romantic message in ink to the reverse of the postcard to a young lady in Redruth

At the highest point of the hill is a 90-feet high (27m) Celtic cross erected as a monument to Francis Basset, 1st Baron de Dunstanville and Basset (1757–1835). Basset, a mine owner, gained his titles for erecting earthworks to defend Plymouth from…

A romantic sepia style image featuring the famous Tea Clipper Cutty Sark.
With a hand written message in ink to the reverse of the postcard to a recipient in Bristol

Reproduced from a painting by Anne Croft