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Pendeen Watch built by A Carkeek Redruth 1900
Pendeen Watch. Built by Redruth builder Arthur Carkeek, it first projected its powerful beam over the dangerous outcrops of the north coast in 1900. Originally oil-burning, it was converted to electricity in 1926.
Aerial view of Godrevy Lighthouse built 1857 59
Godrevy Lighthouse. Build on a small island in St Ives Bay in 1857-59. The first beacon was lit in March of 1859. The red--white flash is visible over a range of 17 miles. Staff was withdrawn from the lighthouse on 7 August 1934 when it was converted…
Buoys at Penzance awaiting collection TVH Stella
BOUYS AS FOLLOWS: James E Layne (red & black) St Mawes (yellow & black) Mountamopus (yellow & black) Spanish Ledger (yellow & black) St Just (red) E Narrows (green & black)
Last seaborne relief of Bishop Lighthouse 1976
Bishop Rock Lighthouse. 167-feet tall. Built 1887. Principal keeper "Andy" Bluer coming down in the 'bight' (being lowered on a rope) at the final relief by this method before the opening of the heli-pad service. He was being lowered into Mr G.P.…
Flora Day Coinage Hall Street Crowds at Stalls
Flora Day spectators on Coinage Hall Street in Helston.
Flora Day Mayor leading Children Coinage Hall St
Helston Mayor leading the children on Flora Day on Coinage Hall Street.
Flora Day Main Dance Bass Drum & Band Helston
Helston Flora Day. The big bass drum and other instruments with then Twelve O'Clock dancers.
Two Chimneys
Two chimneys at Tolvaddon.
Two Chimney
Two chimneys; Tolvaddon Mine.
St Buryan AFC 1925 Season
St Buryan AFC, 1925-26 season.
St Just AFC 1922 Season with Cup
St Just Association Football Club with the 1922 season cup.
Unknown Victorian Family. Parents & 6 Children
An unknown Victorian family portrait, with parents and six children. The father has a gold watch and chain.
Penzance Pirates Rugby Players and Committee
Penzance Pirates rugby club and committee.
Penzance Borough Police Force before 1938
Penzance Borough Police Force pictured on the steps of St Johns Hall. Thought to have been taken in 1937 or thereabouts by Mr Fowler (pictured in middle) who was made Sergeant in 1938 and who provided the names of the officers pictured here for…
St Levan AFC with Cup 1921 Season
St Levan Association Football Club with the Cup during the 1921 season. This is a typical team photo of the 1920s, showing the effect of a decorative backdrop, giving the appearance of depth and height to the photo. The actual room was, in fact,…
Stevens Family at Foage Farm Zennor June 1895
The Stevens family at Foage Farm in Zennor,
See 'A Cornish Farmers Diary' published PAS Pool (1977)
See 'A Cornish Farmers Diary' published PAS Pool (1977)