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Roundabouts, fun fair, modern circus.

Henry Jenner , Portrait.

Higher Faugan House, Paul Hill, House of Stanhope Forbes.
Article regarding the burgalry and attack of Maude Forbes.

Hitchens House built 1709
Rebuilt as The 'Alms House' and often known as 'The Gift House" in Paul Village near Penzance

The only visible wreckage on the Doom Bar is the bottom tanks and plating of the minelayer HMS Medea, wrecked on January 28th 1939 during the hurricane which destroyed the Glasgow Collier Winston near Zennor. The 540-ton Medea, launched in 1915 by…

Royal Navy’s First Diesel Powered Sub Launched 105 Years Ago Today

On 16th May 1908 HMS D1, the first of the D Class Submarines of the Royal Navy was launched. The photo above, taken by Stephen Cribb, shows the D1 moored in Portsmouth harbour…

HMS Diomedes anchored in Mounts Bay

HMS Warspite was one of five Queen Elizabeth-class battleships built for the Royal Navy during the early 1910s. Completed during the First World War in 1915, she was assigned to the Grand Fleet and participated in the Battle of Jutland. Other than…

HMS Wave broke her moorings in a storm in the early morning hours of 30th September 1952. The crew were evacuated by breeches buoy.

HMS Wave broke her moorings in a storm in the early morning hours of 30th September 1952. The crew were evacuated by breeches buoy.

Holman & Sons Ltd. Jubilee Hall and Gas Works Penzance. from "Mates Illustrated Penzance"
(Corporation Official Guide)

Holman's Foundry St Just before demolition

Holman's Foundry, St Just before demolition.

Two images of Hoskin's Alexandra Dairy and gardens, Wherrytown, Penzance. Now the Boating Pool.

Chyandour above Rail Station Hotel Royale Penzance (Now Royale Court).

Housel Bay Hotel built 1893 Tresawle Marconi ass 1902-20

High Street ,Hugh Town , Isles of Scilly Ladies Costume

Hugh Town , St Marys, Isles of Scilly