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Several people walking along the cliff path near Armed Knight rock

Wreck of Schooner Sarah Ann Evans. Crew of three were rescued

Juan Ferrer Spanish coaster aground Boscawen Point. Lamorna 1963.
Eleven men from a crew of 15 were lost

A 162 ton transformer being transported to an electricity sub-station in Indian Queens. It was brought into Penzance by boat, and a dummy run of the journey through Penzance town centre was held 18 months in advance.

Penlee Bowling Club "A" team 1971
Cornwall County Champions, winners of the Nicholl Cup
Standing: W. Payne, John R. Johns, F.C. James, R. Quick, H. Roberts, G. Madden, F.H. Tonkin, Jack F. Stafford, Fred W. Day, R. Nicholls, Bron S. Tonkin
Seated:…

Portrait of elderly bearded man sitting in a fluffy chair

Portrait of young woman

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.

Umbre of Cork - Cargo Ship all lives saved from wreck off Pendeen watch

Humphry Davy Grammar School U13 Cricket Team 1963
Back row: Mike Jacka, -?-, -?-, Clive Uren, Phil Westren, Alan Reynolds, Jonathan Page, Chris Osborne, Rob Trezise, Mr. Blackler

Front row: Rob Fox, -?-, Paul Gazzard, -?-, David Harvey

Humphry Davy Grammar School Football 2nd Team 1964
Back row: Mr. Rudlin, Geoff Hollow, ?, ?, Chris Carter, David James, Clive Reynolds, ? Robson
Front row: ?, John Richards, Mike Trezise, Ian Hart, Charlie Paull