Charles Dennis the younger son of Charles Dennis of Perranuthnoe b1860-1922
Members of staff at Penzance Telephone Exchange
Two male members of staff at the Telephone Exchange
Postcard of a couple cuddling on a deckchair, with the caption " There will be a tight squeeze here tomorrow but my seat's booked" It is addressed to Miss L Phillips, Chynall, Buryas Bridge and date stamped Penzance 5.15 PM MY 5 09 It reads as follows: "dear Aunty Lottie As I am down on Lamorna Beach for the first time I thought I would send you a P.C. hope you will like it hope you are better we are coming up tomorrow love from your Loving nephew W.J.P. xxxxxxxxxxx
Member of staff at Penzance Telephone Exchange
Male member of staff working at a computer at the Telephone Exchange
Beryl sitting at a computer, together with two male colleagues
Postcard of Lamorna Cove, addressed to Mrs F Richards (Lottie) Pontlottyn, South Wales. Date stamped Penzance 7.30PM AP28 11 It reads as follows: "Tredavoe Dear Lottie Sorry not to have answered your P.C. before, glad to know you were well. I had your photo from Ellen. I was so delighted to get it, we think you are looking grand also your home, I'm sure you must be very proud of your home. I should think the one that's taken with you is very nice is she your neighbour? We hope you ??? a very happy Easter remember us to Fred also to the other friends I think they are all looking fine on the photos that's sent home mother joins with me in sending her love from your sincere friend ?(Leola)?"
Staff at the switchboard in Penzance Telephone Exchange. Beryl Richards sitting at her desk with her back to the camera.
Staff at Penzance Telephone Exchange . Beryl Richards is standing third from the left. The room is decorated for Christmas.
Postcard entitled "By Summer Seas, Portcurnow, Cornwall", addressed to Mrs F Richards (Lottie) Pontlottyn, South Wales. It is date-stamped Penzance MR 8 11. It reads as follows: " Tuesday night 9.10 o'clock Dear Lot and Fred Hope you are well and getting on grand together. Mother got a nasty cold. ?Two Mrs Peak's down Newlyn sends their kind love to you Mother seen them in Mrs Cottons Sis and ?Tom are going Mrs Gendall's house to live don't say nothing Sis will tell you Good night old dears from Mother and F"
Crowd of young men running with the silver ball
Mayor of St Ives holding a coin outside The Spinning wheel
This photograph of Beryl appeared in the Christmas 1976 edition of PAN ( Plymouth Area News, the telephone service in-house booklet). It acknowledges her promotion to Night Supervisor.
The mayor throwing the silver ball in the air.
The back of the photo is annotated: Mayor of St Ives prepares to "Hurl" the Silver Ball from the wall of the church.
Postcard of Logan Rocks and Logan Stone, addressed to Mrs F Richards, Pontylottyn, South Wales. Postmarked Penzance NO16 12. It reads as follows: "Nov 16th 1912 Dear Lottie In answer to your PC which I was so glad to receive I must tell you I thought I had offended you in any way, I was working so late when you was home here I did not have much time. to see you I did not what to think. Good bye ?? xxxx ?? from your ever sorry friend Ellen sorry to think you are not very well Love to Fred from us both also yourself"
The mayor holding up the silver ball. There are two mace bearers also in the picture.
Beryl (on the left) with three colleagues at a switchboard in the Penzance Telephone Exchange.
Beryl manning a stand promoting the telephone network changeover to STD
Large crowd of people on the beach, including the mayor holding the silver ball.
Postcard of embracing couple, addressed to Miss L Phillips, Chyenal, Buryas Bridge. Post marked Sennen MR11 08? It reads as follows: "Dear Lottie Just a PC from you (sic) I will bring home a few more. Mother is very ill in bed just like she was last winter I can't come home until Saturday. baby is going to be christened tonight. Maggie is going I hope Jack is alright love to Mother and all from your loving sister Eva"