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Sitting in the large stone chair with Logan Rock in the background, Barbara is in school uniform.

Reggie walking through the gardens in snow

Location is the Royal Naval flying boat (seaplanes) station built on the beach south of Newlyn Harbour, the period of operation being 1917-1919.
It is believed the woman lived at St Peters Hill - an unusual story, well documented.

People with their hymn books, etc. Brass band in attendance, a Minister at the podium. This is possibly a bank holiday occasion - like "Gwennap Pit' - location unknown.

The scene is Sandy Cove area behind the South Pier at Newlyn Town. This is the preparation for the bonfire celebrating the coronation of King George VI. Many locals from that part of the village helped to construct this pile over several days. There…

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…

Built in 1927 at a cost of £5,047. Location is Gwavas Road, sometimes called Church Lane in earlier times. Access is from St Peter's Hill, Newlyn Town.
The member's original chapel, built 1835, was nearby in Boase Street, still retained then as a…

The lugger is 'running free', ie, wind is from behind. Seen off Penzance Promenade, this looks like racing in a regatta possibly.

Note: Having to 'dip' the sail means that this rig does not suffer from the 'bad tack' of the other two, where the…

Location unknown - could be Boase Street Chapel in Newlyn (built 1835), or Mousehole village, or elsewhere.
The letter 'E' on the sailing ship is thought to represent the Young People's Society of Christian 'Endeavor', an interdenominational…

The group is pictured during the building of the cliff wall to support the road at Fore Street, Newlyn Town. The wall area is just below the Fishermans Arms Inn (see also JDC 393).

Three boys in a punt, one sculling with an oar over the stern. Location not known for certain, probably Newlyn judging by the boat registrations, eg, PZ96, etc.

This is a frequent scene - fishermen, pilchards and nets draped over two oars for ease of handling. Two older men may have come down to help (...just a thought) other luggers in the distance. Just visible appears to be the lighthouse on the end of a…

Location is thought to be Gwavas Quay near the Fradgan, overlooking Newlyn Harbour. Possible South Pier in the distance which was built in 1885. Note: Gwavas Quay was one of the early vantage points before the building of the North and South Piers…

Cow in field

Solitary Cow in field

Thumbnail Portrait of Young Woman