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Looking up Newlyn Coombe
Looking up the Coombe from the area now known as the Road Bridge. Parked to the right next to the river are show peoples caravans, fairground etc. Extreme right is Tolcarne Mill, where the road leads up to the Carn. Left top is St Peter's Church and…
Lower Green Street and Fore Street, Newlyn Town
Looking 'Outlong' towards Penlee Quarry
Man pictured holding what looks like an old cannon ball.
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).
Man with pipe and stick and man with fishing nets, Newlyn.
Man with pipe and stick and man with fishing nets, Newlyn.
Mann's Cottage, fire
170x120mm. Mann's Cottage on Gwavas road, Newlyn. The last thatched cottage in Newlyn. Burnt down in 1938
Moored boats at Keel Alley, Newlyn
House of the Fradgan behind. Gwavas Quay homes and slip now altered indicating that New Harbour Road is built.
Mount's Bay sailing luggers aground by Newlyn's Old Pier.
Wherry Town and Penzance seen in the background, before the North and South Piers were built.
Mount's Bay sailing luggers moored with their sails up and drying.
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.
Mounts Bay sailing luggers around the South Pier, Newlyn.
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, Newlyn
Mousehole Road, near Stone's Cottage. View beyond harbour to Penzance, with man walking horse and cart.