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The new harbour road was built in 1908. It joined Newlyn Town and Street-an-Nowan, previously only subject to access at low water. The photo shows Newlyn Town before 'The Clearances' and building of Gwavas Estate and the new cliff walls. It is…

The boys and men are dressed as pirates, some playing cards, with nautical bits and pieces around. Names of them are listed on the back of the photograph in this order: Bry Paul, Arthur Harvey, Frank Rowe, Fred Mathews, Tommy Thomas, Thornton…

The location is referred to as 'Outlong' Newlyn Town near St Andrews Church. Behind her is the foreshore and the back of the South Pier, ie, the light wall you can see. The black wall behind is the North Pier with fishing vessels alongside. The far…

John, a fisherman, looks like he is leaning on an oar or spar of some kind, alongside sea boots drying. In the 1871 census he lived with his wife and 2 children in Newlyn. He died at the age of 69 years in 1904 in Paul, Cornwall.
For more…

Newlyn pageants involved most members of the community from the fish dealers and fishermen, to the artist community and other residents of Newlyn - organised by the Newlyn School artists. The location in the photo looks like the Strand at Newlyn.…

Appears to be similar to the event shown in JDC 441.
Looks like the North Pier in the background.

Adults and children dressed in historical costumes on a decorated sailing boat with a dragon-head prow. The South Pier lighthouse can be seen in the background.

Outside Newlyn Harbour, Penzance promenade seen in the background.

Photo shows the Stevenson family re-enacting the landing of the pretender, Perkin Warbeck, which took place at Whitesand Bay near Sennen in September 1497.

Perkin Warbeck was a pretender to the English throne. Warbeck claimed to be Richard of…

The pier, built down as far as the Custom House, proved to be too narrow and had to be widened in 1895. This view is looking back into the village. Tolcarne Hill is on the far right, near the pole.

North Pier built in 1888 extended 1894.

Location is at the base of the North Pier, now the site of the harbour offices.

Location is one of several stands at the shore end of the North Pier, before they had purpose-built facilities.
This photo shows the W. Robins & Sons stand.

Penzance registered PZ81 is the local vessel 'Lyonesse', owned by the Pender family (assumed from Mousehole). SS65 is a St Ives registered vessel. Photo is looking down the North Pier at full tide. On the right you can just see the South Pier and the…

An elevated view showing crowds of people lining Battery Road between St Anthony Gardens and the Lido. The Lido was opened on 31 May 1935.
No stamp, postmark, address or message on back.
For more information on the Lido, also known as the Jubilee…

Sepia image, an elevated view showing crowds of people lining Battery Road between St Anthony Gardens and the Lido. Similar image as JDCP 560.

For more information on the Lido, also known as the Jubilee Pool, Bathing Pool and Swimming Pool see:…

An elevated view showing crowds of people lining Battery Road between St Anthony Gardens and the Lido. Similar image as JDCP 560.

For more information on the Lido, also known as the Jubilee Pool, Bathing Pool and Swimming Pool see:…

View of Penzance's art deco Lido (swimming pool) with onlookers standing on the walkway inside the pool, watching the swimmers.

For more information on the Lido, also known as the Jubilee Pool, Bathing Pool and Swimming Pool see:…

Sepia image of Penzance's art deco Lido (swimming pool).

For more information on the Lido, also known as the Jubilee Pool, Bathing Pool and Swimming Pool see: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jubilee_Pool

Real photo printed in "Art Sheen" style. View of Penzance's art deco Lido (swimming pool) with onlookers sitting in deckchairs inside the pool, watching the swimmers.

For more information on the Lido, also known as the Jubilee Pool, Bathing Pool…