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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

Original Painting may be seen at Penlee House or Council Chambers

A combined stile and bridge crossing the stream at Lamorna Cove near Penzance.

all crew saved

Took list off Longships and towed in to Penzance.

Coloured photo taken of the effect of the Torrey Canyon Oil Spill in Porthleven Harbour where the oil was funnelled in.

'Nefeli' ex 'Osborne Queen' wrecked off Dollar Cove, 5th November 1972, the Lizard due to fire destroying the radar, she became a total loss

Colour post-card Cornish Folk Singer Tell Mann Mousehole Harbour in the background. c1960..

Colonel Stoer/Steer.

Colonel Scoble.

Written on the back by Serena Wadham:
'"Fernocky" - a game played by the Collingwood family since 1939 when Andrew invented it. Rules are slightly similar to those of hockey'

Wrecked near Top Pend Coastguard station. Bound from Cardiff to Devonport with 2200 tons of coal she grounded in fog. Seen in attendance H.M destroyer Liffey which was hove to awaiting clearance in Mount's Bay, also Sennen lifeboat and a local…

Albumin print

Collegewood Viaduct on the Falmouth branch. Last of Brunel's wooden structures to be rebuilt (1934). The work on the new pillars for the replacement has commenced when the picture was taken.

Collection of Wheel brakes