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The 'Selus Stone'. This early medieval inscribed stone contains a chi-rho symbol.

Grid reference, SW 3713 3144

For further information see Historic Environment Record,…

Two prints of the 'Scillonian' in her berth on St Mary's , Isles of Scilly

The Sand man used to come over from Hayle to Little Water near Townshend ,about 4 miles. He and his donkeys carried sand which he sold by the bucket for sprinkling on kitchen floors.

The 'Polly' in Penzance with Cadets climbing the Rigging.

The 'Pioneer' in Penzance Harbour, built by Paynters of St. Ives in 1899, initially a fishing vessel she was later used for visitor sea excursions to Lamorna. (better print see Angove 8.061.) See duplicate slide M.1426

The 'Pioneer' in Penzance Harbour, built by Paynters of St. Ives in 1899, initially a fishing vessel she was later used for visitor sea excursions to Lamorna. (better print see Angove 8.061.)

From the original Stereograph picture taken by C.R. Lobbs in the 1860s (reference Views and Likenesses by Charles Thomas)

The 'Old man of Gugh'.
Grid reference, SW 8904 0848
For further information see Historic Environment Record, https://www.heritagegateway.org.uk/Gateway/Results_Single.aspx?uid=MCO30968&resourceID=1020

The 'Lionesse' Isles of Scilly Ferry on Penzance Pier Head with rowing gigs in foreground

The 'Blind Fiddler' .
Grid reference, SW 4252 2819
For further information see Historic Environment Record, https://www.heritagegateway.org.uk/Gateway/Results_Single.aspx?uid=MCO7339&resourceID=1020

The 'Black Bridge' at Hayle possibly constructed from the black residue from the foundries.

Built by a group of children at the bottom of Gwavas Street.
A dustbin and packing cases formed the foundation of the structure and snow packed around.

130x90mm At right is Tonkins Cottage

Walter Hosking
Thatcher from Porthleven

Corner premises at the junction of The Terrace and Wood Street.
Occupied by Mr. Ellis boot and shoe maker and Mr. Langley fruiterer.
Destroyed by fire on 3 October 1882.
Also M.519 and ORCH.SL.0219

House built so that Devil could not sit in any corner and hide

The sign reads "William Warren Licensed to Sell Snuff and Tobacco". Note the rocking chair.