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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.

The Beachfield Hotel in the background

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

Note Raspberry Canes in hoop formation

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

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

Man at front with pipe Joseph Smith known as Daddy Joe

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

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

Camberwell Street had its own Carnival and Carnival Queen. After the houses were demolished the area was used by Penzance Town Council as a yard. New houses were built on the site in 2021.

Cottages demolished replaced by modern flats