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  • Collection: Richards Collection

BUILD 7PG 272.tif
The cafe Marina, Penzance after the serious fire in 1935. The cottages visible on the right are the Steven's Serpentine Works cottages.

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STRT 28PG 147.tif
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SHIP 25HF 074.tif
The boat was built by Mr Ellis from old floorboards in his backyard. INFO on card

STRT 28PG 146.jpg
Camberwell Street had its own Carnival and Carnival Queen. After the houses were demolished the area was used by Penzance Town Council as a yard. New houses were built on the site in 2021.

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BANDS 5HF 012.tif
After winning H.R.H. Prince of Wales challenge cup at the West of England Bandsman's Festival

ARTS 4OF 178.tif
Silver from St Marys Church

PEOP 21HF 241.tif
Canon Buckley spent some time in a Jamaican Church

SPORT 26QG 100.tif
Bill Monckton, who captained the Pirates Rugby team in 1947 - 1948. He later became President of the Club.

ANIM 2PG 030.tif
Crewmen from the Belgian ship Roi Leopold.

SHIP 25PG 091.tif
Mr Richards photographer remembers being taken on board with his school

SHIP 25PG 105.tif
Flower boxes being unloaded from the 'Scillonian' in Penzance harbour. St Mary's Church is in the background and the warehouse of Pool & Son, which was in Dock Lane, can also be seen. Pool & Son were wine and spirits merchants. Quay Bollard…
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