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Vessels anchored in Gwavas Lake at low tide. Fish landings would have to be brought ashore in small punts. Fish-hawkers or 'Jousters' are waiting on the beach.

Near the old harbour. Top left, building is the Fisherman Rest

The scene is Sandy Cove area behind the South Pier at Newlyn Town. This is the preparation for the bonfire celebrating the coronation of King George VI. Many locals from that part of the village helped to construct this pile over several days. There…

130x90mm. Looking down to Lower Green street and across to the Mount.

Looking towards Penzance

125x100mm. Close up of cottages awaiting demolition. Clearance scheme 1939

Copy of a coloured painting.
Fish sale, laid out on the floor, before Newlyn fish market was built. Build to the right is the Coastguards store (later, Newlyn Post Office). The Union Inn has the sign on top of the building; this later became The…

Shows entrance to Jack Lane. This was once the main thoroughfare from Penzance going up Chywoone Hill (Paul Hill) before the construction of the New Road and road bridge in 1883. Cottages to extreme right were demolished and now form part of…