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Fish auction in progress.
Auction at Mackerel Market in front of the new harbour offices in Newlyn Harbour.
A fish jouster with donkey cart.
The cart is part way down the North Pier, Newlyn Harbour.
Sailing vessels alongside the pier. The sail number on one vessel indicates it's a St Ives registered vessel.
Sailing vessels alongside the pier. The sail number on one vessel indicates it's a St Ives registered vessel.
Local basket making works, Newlyn.
This is possibly the Wallis family at the Tolcarne, Newlyn. Baskets had many uses; the square one is a laundry basket.
The men look as if they are posing with their wares.
The men look as if they are posing with their wares.
Long Rock Box Crossing
View back from Long Rock Box Crossing, Signal 3
Fairground Scene. Possibly Princess May Recreation ground Penzance.
Fairground Scene. Possibly Princess May Recreation ground Penzance.
Swing Boats at Fairground. Possibly Princess May Recreation ground Penzance.
Swing Boats at Fairground. Possibly Princess May Recreation ground Penzance.
Fairground Scene Possibly Princess May Recreation ground Penzance.
Fairground Scene Possibly Princess May Recreation ground Penzance.
Fairground Scene - Gallopers Possibly Princess May Recreation ground Penzance.
Fairground Scene - Gallopers Possibly Princess May Recreation ground Penzance.
Fairground Scene - Gallopers
Possibly Princess May Recreation ground Penzance.
Fairground Scene - Gallopers.Possibly Princess May Recreation ground Penzance.
Portrait of Young Man
Portrait of Young Man
Thumbnail Portrait of Young Woman
Thumbnail Portrait of Young Woman
Solitary Cow in field
Solitary Cow in field
Cow in field
Cow in field
Group of old fishermen.
Location is thought to be Gwavas Quay near the Fradgan, overlooking Newlyn Harbour. Possible South Pier in the distance which was built in 1885. Note: Gwavas Quay was one of the early vantage points before the building of the North and South Piers…
Unmeshing pilchards in Newlyn Harbour.
This is a frequent scene - fishermen, pilchards and nets draped over two oars for ease of handling. Two older men may have come down to help (...just a thought) other luggers in the distance. Just visible appears to be the lighthouse on the end of a…
Mount's Bay sailing luggers moored with their sails up and drying.
Three boys in a punt, one sculling with an oar over the stern. Location not known for certain, probably Newlyn judging by the boat registrations, eg, PZ96, etc.
Group photograph of men and boys at cliff wall building site.
The group is pictured during the building of the cliff wall to support the road at Fore Street, Newlyn Town. The wall area is just below the Fishermans Arms Inn (see also JDC 393).
Special occasion with children in a chapel
Location unknown - could be Boase Street Chapel in Newlyn (built 1835), or Mousehole village, or elsewhere.
The letter 'E' on the sailing ship is thought to represent the Young People's Society of Christian 'Endeavor', an interdenominational…
The letter 'E' on the sailing ship is thought to represent the Young People's Society of Christian 'Endeavor', an interdenominational…