Flooded road at Long Rock petrol station Lorry CV 8240 driving through flood water. Note the sign advertising a Ford Eight Saloon for £115 and also the statue of the lion on the roof.
Flooding at Long Rock petrol station. Two youngsters in a punt and a lorry struggling through the flood water. Note the RAC telephone box opposite and the Shell Mex petrol pump
Postman pushing his bike through flood water and two men pushing motor cycle. According to the Richards handwritten index, the River Hayle overflowed frequently, causing flooding in this area
Royal Albert Bridge, Saltash. Floating the second section of the main span suspension area into position in 1858. Each section was estimated to weigh 1,000 tons.
Penzance floating dock. A general view with the gates open. The cabin cruisers are typical of the summer traffic using the harbour facilities. Commercial traffic is now mostly confined to coal and ships under repair by Holman's ship repair yards.