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Man with earphones tuning in to an old valve radio, with woman looking on. c 1900.

Market Jew Street from the Rail Station on the left W H Smiths opposite little boy on tricycle in foreground. pedestrian crossing with traffic lights

Aerial view Lamorna Cove and valley.

Aerial view pf Penzance showing the harbour partialy filled in. c 1960..

Wheelwright at work on Cart wheel.

This photograph shows the interior of HM Coastguards operations room at MRCC Falmouth. Standing is Watch Manager George Sandon, seated in the foreground is Simon Rabbit. To his left is believed to be Bob Burrell. We do not have a name for the man…

Presentation of Cup to Shire Horse and owner.

Remembrance Service for crew members of the Penlee Lifeboat Solomon Brown in Truro Cathedral. c 1981.. names of the Flag Holders on back

Fairey Marine Basin with Lifeboats unnamed.

Portrait Nigel Brockman mechanic on the Solomon Brown lost in the Penlee Lifeboat disaster 19.12.1981.

Matt Lethbridge with Painting of the Lifeboat possibly the Solomon Brown? Query name of boat as it is Sennen.

Early photo of Wedding unidentified but interesting for the Ladies Costume. c 1900..

Marazion beach with nine Osprey sailing Dinghies getting ready to launch.

Group of Farm workers,
Two young girls and nine young boys possibly family Croust time .
Tarpaulin in background stamped 'Marshallson & Co. Limited, Gainsboro, England

Penzance Gents Hockey Team containing John Archibald Douglas Bridger ( bookshop).
Probably at the cricket field Penzance. Behind cemetery wall

Tom Holland - Harmonium Evangelist playing the Harmonium with a group of parishioners Newlyn. The child in arms is Harvey Richards later a local school teacher

Hand Digging the foundation of the Primitive Methodist Chapel 1925 foreground with shovel William Smith Reynolds. 1925.. Opened 1927 the total construction cost of building was #5,047

Coinage Hall Street Penzance Mrs Pauls Shop with Mrs Paul in the doorway & Mrs Jolly and sons named. c 1930.. the 'Oppe' or alley between the houses was known as Paunches Oppe leading to Stephens Court and on to Quay Street

View over Newlyn from Cressars bungalow across to the Trinity Chapel.
NO NEGATIVE OR PHOTOGRAPH PRESENT

St Ives cottages Group of inhabitants. c 1900.. from the colour bureau donated by George Care



Early view cottages in St. Ives