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Large fishing vessel landing a catch of pilchards (possibly mackerel) at North Pier, Newlyn.
The vessel looks like a visiting East Coast drifter (e.g. from Lowestoft, etc.). Some of the catch is still enmeshed in the hold and will take a while to unmesh. Onlookers are on the North Pier. The horse cart and wicker baskets help to date this…
Large thatched cottage, 1885-1890.
Location unknown, most probably West Penwith.
Possibly a glimpse of the sea at top right corner.
Four ladies seen at cottage front, cobbled forecourt.
Possibly a glimpse of the sea at top right corner.
Four ladies seen at cottage front, cobbled forecourt.
Larger identical image to JDC 381, details as before.
Larger identical image to JDC 381, details as before.
Local basket making works, Newlyn.
This is possibly the Wallis family at the Tolcarne, Newlyn. Baskets had many uses; the square one is a laundry basket.
The men look as if they are posing with their wares.
The men look as if they are posing with their wares.
Local character Dick Oates on his fire brigade, motorbike-sidecar.
He lived at Boase Street, Newlyn and is seen here on his entry to the Newlyn Carnival. Entries were judged at the Penlee Quarry plot, Outlong.
Sign on the vehicle says 'Boase Street Fire Brigade'. A notice on the sidecar reads 'NO PHONE SEND…
Sign on the vehicle says 'Boase Street Fire Brigade'. A notice on the sidecar reads 'NO PHONE SEND…
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