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William Henry Richards was the founder of the family dynasty of Penzance based professional photographers. He established himself in the photography business in the 1850s through his wife's stepfather, William Jenkyn and the business was handed…

Mayor of Penzance 1895-96 note Dress Uniform elaborate medal and chain around neck, potted plant on table

William John Prowse (Uncle Willie). Elizabeth Margaret Pengelly's Uncle with his cow and two dogs Peggy, the darker dog and Sandra, the lighter one. William's marriage to Ethel James Maddern on 29th March 1929 was the only marriage ever to take place…

William John Prowse Home Guard Certificate. Dated 27/7/1942- 31/12/1944. William's marriage to Ethel James Maddern on 29th March 1929 was the only marriage ever to take place at Kerris Wesleyan Chapel. See other entries under More.Col.45 for other…

William John Prowse Marriage Certificate. William's marriage to Ethel James Maddern on 29th March 1929 was the only marriage ever to take place at Kerris Wesleyan Chapel. See other entries under More.Col.45 for other items in this collection.

The photo is described as 'sons of 59" (Octavius), but it is not indicated which.
One must be William and the other John, as they were closer in age than other brothers.
William Augustus Nicholson, Caldwell's 1st cousin once removed, was the…

William James Rogers,(1889-1954), with knife in hand, probably at his shop in Market Jew Street, Penzance. His father John Charles Rogers opened a Provisions Merchants and butchers shop at 43 Causewayhead, Penzance in the late 19th century. A second…

Studio portrait of William James Rogers, (1889-1954). On the right is an unknown man with a bulldog.
His father John Charles Rogers opened a Provisions Merchants and butchers shop at 43 Causewayhead, Penzance in the late 19th century. A second shop…

Traded for almost a Century. Demolished in 1950s.

Winding Engine House

Winding engine House,East Boscaswell Mine ,Wheal Hearle , Pendeen.

Windmill

The Windmill on Buzza Hill built 1821, note man in foreground.
Image shows a postcard on a white pinboard.
Caption on postcard reads " The Windmill" Buzza Hill, Scilly. Built 1821 Used nearly 100 years, Gibson, Scilly IslesCopyright"