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It has been reported that several of these cannon balls were found in building walls; some say from the time of the Spanish invasions during the Anglo-Spanish War (1585-1604).

170x120mm. Mann's Cottage on Gwavas road, Newlyn. The last thatched cottage in Newlyn. Burnt down in 1938

House of the Fradgan behind. Gwavas Quay homes and slip now altered indicating that New Harbour Road is built.

Wherry Town and Penzance seen in the background, before the North and South Piers were built.

Three boys in a punt, one sculling with an oar over the stern. Location not known for certain, probably Newlyn judging by the boat registrations, eg, PZ96, etc.

Tinted colour print showing the luggers leaving the harbour for the fishing grounds. Probably late PM for pilchards. No engines in those days

Mousehole Road, near Stone's Cottage. View beyond harbour to Penzance, with man walking horse and cart.

Houses at Navy Inn, similar to JDC 111

125x80mm. Man sitting on concrete and wood seat

Approach to the Newlyn Road bridge and junction with Chywoone Hill (straight on) and right to Newlyn Coombe. See the garden railings around the house on the right. These were removed for the WW2 war effort.

Overview of the harbour, Newlyn Town, Street an ajowan and the Tolcarne looking South. The North Pier not yet completed.

A local crowd enjoying the visiting fair held in October around the village Paul Feast time. The water wheel of the once-important Tolcarne Mill can be seen on the right.