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The lugger is 'running free', ie, wind is from behind. Seen off Penzance Promenade, this looks like racing in a regatta possibly.

Note: Having to 'dip' the sail means that this rig does not suffer from the 'bad tack' of the other two, where the…

Built in 1927 at a cost of £5,047. Location is Gwavas Road, sometimes called Church Lane in earlier times. Access is from St Peter's Hill, Newlyn Town.
The member's original chapel, built 1835, was nearby in Boase Street, still retained then as a…

He lived at Boase Street, Newlyn and is seen here on his entry to the Newlyn Carnival. Entries were judged at the Penlee Quarry plot, Outlong.
Sign on the vehicle says 'Boase Street Fire Brigade'. A notice on the sidecar reads 'NO PHONE SEND…

The scene is Sandy Cove area behind the South Pier at Newlyn Town. This is the preparation for the bonfire celebrating the coronation of King George VI. Many locals from that part of the village helped to construct this pile over several days. There…

People with their hymn books, etc. Brass band in attendance, a Minister at the podium. This is possibly a bank holiday occasion - like "Gwennap Pit' - location unknown.

Location is the Royal Naval flying boat (seaplanes) station built on the beach south of Newlyn Harbour, the period of operation being 1917-1919.
It is believed the woman lived at St Peters Hill - an unusual story, well documented.

Reggie walking through the gardens in snow

Sitting in the large stone chair with Logan Rock in the background, Barbara is in school uniform.

Engraved by W.Miller.
Artist: Clarkson Frederick Stansfield 1793-1867

Lillian Evelyn Harry (nee Stevens) and Mary Stevens (nee Walls) standing in the doorway.
"The house, formerly two miners cottages, was part of the winnings of my maternal great great grandfather and his brother in a poker game in the early 1800's,…