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Hendy's Fishmonger shop lower Market Jew Street next to the Wesleyan Church opposite the Terrace. Weslyan Church 1807 now gone now Wimpy Bar shows Stephens basket makers below congregational Chapel

Carnival rides: Helter Skelter, Crazy Cakewalk and Flying Circus.

The Big Bass Drum of Helston Town Band pictured with Helston Mayor on Flora Day in 1982. Helston Town Band is divided into two sections and augmented for some of the big Dances when the numbers may tail back for a hundred yards or more.

Roundabouts, fun fair, modern circus.

Helston Flora Dance.

Helston Flora Dance.

Helston Flora Dance.

Helston Flora Dance.

Helston Flora Dance.

Joe Rowland's roundabout of elephants at Helston Fair in 1977.

Carnival Queen and two female attendants at Helston Carnival.
Lyons Cakes sign on left and Symons Shoe and Boot Emporium on right.
Same occasion as MG.328 & 329, but different year.

Carnival Queen and two female attendants on float in street setting.
Symons Boot and Shoe Warehouse on right.
Image taken in same place as MG.330, but different year.

Four children on carnival float, king and queen and two attendants.
Same occasion and location as MG.329 & 330, probably different years.

The ball has their nickname written on it, "All Blues".

Helston

Rock formations at Porthgwarra Cove

One of the first purpose-build stations in Britain