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Document from Admiralty Whitehall 1875
Document from Admiralty Whitehall 1875 to Mr Jacob Corin at 12 Belle Vue Terrace Penzance in 1875 re a Contract for the supply of Fresh Beef to Her Majesty's ships and vessels at Penzance
Child sitting on grass in field. Occasion unclear but many adults viewing ?
Child sitting on grass in field. Occasion unclear but many adults viewing ?
Original Document from Fleet Paymaster HMS Exmouth 1904
Original Document from Fleet Paymaster HMS Exmouth 1904.
This is an estimate for supplies for the Fleet to Rodda & Corin who supplies the meat.
This is an estimate for supplies for the Fleet to Rodda & Corin who supplies the meat.
Fairground Scene. Possibly Princess May Recreation ground Penzance.
Fairground Scene
Four Males looking towards fairground ride. Young child in Sailor Suit standing with them.
Cart to left with W. Brewer Riding School
Four Males looking towards fairground ride. Young child in Sailor Suit standing with them.
Cart to left with W. Brewer Riding School
Rodda & Corin Envelope
Rodda& Corin Envelope
Offices at 39 Causewayhead Penzance with reference to the Meat Market in Penzance
Offices at 39 Causewayhead Penzance with reference to the Meat Market in Penzance
Swing-boats at Fairground.
Possibly Princess May Recreation ground Penzance.
Swing-boats at fairground.
Possibly Princess May Recreation ground Penzance.
Possibly Princess May Recreation ground Penzance.
Swing Boats at Fairground.
Possibly Princess May Recreation ground Penzance.
Swing Boats at Fairground
Children enjoying themselves
Children enjoying themselves
Ice Cream seller at Fairground
Ice Cream Seller at Fairground
House in 8 Tolver Place Penzance
House in Tolver Place Penzance.
Banner outside has V R and side image of Queen Victoria. Date unknown but is probably celebrating the Diamond Jubilee on 22nd June 1897
Banner outside has V R and side image of Queen Victoria. Date unknown but is probably celebrating the Diamond Jubilee on 22nd June 1897
Plan of Penzance Harbour
Plan of Penzance Harbour
The view from Newlyn Green over the Old Pier toward Street-an-Nowan and the Tolcarne.
The tide is low and there is a large, tall schooner alongside the pier. The caption on the photo is wrong; it should read Street-an-Nowan.
Fishing vessels aground at low tide by the Old (Medieval) Pier, Newlyn.
View is across the harbour to the now completed harbour road (1908). The building, right central, with all the windows is the so-called Industrial Building.
Large fishing vessel landing a catch of pilchards (possibly mackerel) at North Pier, Newlyn.
The vessel looks like a visiting East Coast drifter (e.g. from Lowestoft, etc.). Some of the catch is still enmeshed in the hold and will take a while to unmesh. Onlookers are on the North Pier. The horse cart and wicker baskets help to date this…
Alverton Street looking into the Greenmarket, NJ Hall on the right and Markethouse in the distance. Bunting flying.
Alverton Street looking into the Greenmarket, NJ Hall on the right and Markethouse in the distance. Bunting flying
Market House Penzance. Now a branch of Lloyds Bank, view from bottom of Causewayhead
Market House Penzance. Now a branch of Lloyds Bank, view from bottom of Causewayhead.
Western Hotel from Morrab Road. The shop with the Blind down is now Morrab Studio.
Looking up Morrab Road towards Criddle and Smith now Alfred Smith and the Western Hotel which is now the Jobcentre part of DWP. In between these two buildings is Clarence Street.The shop with the Blind down is now Morrab Studio.
Looking up Morrab Road towards Criddle and Smith now Alfred Smith and the Western Hotel which is now the Jobcentre part of DWP. In between these two buildings is Clarence Street
Looking up Morrab Road towards Criddle and Smith now Alfred Smith and the Western Hotel which is now the Jobcentre part of DWP. In between these two buildings is Clarence Street
Horse drawn vehicle coming up Market Jew Street opposite the Star Inn.
Horse drawn vehicle coming up Market Jew Street opposite the Star Inn.
Market Place looking down towards The Terrace. Lloyds Bank on the right and what is now Simpson's Outfitters on the left .
Market Place looking down towards The Terrace. Lloyds Bank on the right and what is now Simpson's Outfitters on the left .