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Before Breakwater was built

Sennen 'bulking' the Pilchards

A photograph of Sennen harbour, taken in September 1896, showing a number of fishermen and their boats. The round building was originally built in 1876 to house the capstan wheel that was used to winch boats up the harbour slipway.
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Studio portrait senior police officer

Cadet Division of Ambulance Brigade with prize-winning trophy awarded by M.P. Walter Runciman

Semi aerial view of Penzance Harbour ,car park, St Mary's Church.

Taken from top of Penloweth D.H.S.S. building

Located in the interior of St Just Church

Grid reference, SW 3713 3144

For further information see Historic Environment Record, https://www.heritagegateway.org.uk/Gateway/Results_Single.aspx?uid=MCO7179&resourceID=1020

The Birch's domestic help and friend at Flagstaff Cottage for 40 years.

Selina Live in Maid

Image at Perch cottage, Selina was one of 19 children, her brother Garfield was a gardener.

Perhaps this is Stanley Opie?

One of numerous self-portraits, often taken to test equipment or materials.

One of Serena Wadham's self-portraits, showing her shadow in the bright sunshine.