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Poligga Pylons to Chapel Carn Brea

The 162 ton transformer arrived in Penzance by boat, and was driven through Penzance town centre on the way to an electric sub-station in Indian Queens.

The 162 ton transformer was bound for an electricity sub-station in Indian Queens.

Boats include Belos from Stockholm, and Lady of the Isles. Image stamped Penzance Harbour HCW 62. Hand-written annotation "Penzance Harbour"

Right of Care Brân Farm. Dip at the Penzance - Sacred Road Junction. Clay Tip near and its Stack Right. Carn Keidjack Right.

Large group of girls in gym uniform, including hats, giving a display to people watching. The school is St. Gertrude's in Penzance.

1971 Mounts Bay Open Bowling Tournament winners pictured on the green at Penlee Bowling Club, where the finals were held.
Standing 3rd left George Richards, 4th left Johnny Blewett, 4th right Dick Cattran, 2nd right Geoff Abbott, 1st right Jack…

St. Michaels Mount To Penlee Point

Penlee Bowling Club "A" team 1971
Cornwall County Champions, winners of the Nicholl Cup
Standing: W. Payne, John R. Johns, F.C. James, R. Quick, H. Roberts, G. Madden, F.H. Tonkin, Jack F. Stafford, Fred W. Day, R. Nicholls, Bron S. Tonkin
Seated:…

Two people fishing on a beach, with someone watching from the rocks (see also MG.509)

Mounts Bay Right Of Long Rock

A couple fishing from the beach, with a lady sitting on the rocks, watching

Restored 1670

Barbara Beckerleg standing in a garden

Photograph taken from the quay showing dock gates and masted ships in the harbour. St Mary's church, Abbey Slip and old Lifeboat Station in distance.
Note gas lampposts on quayside.
Hand-written annotation "Penzance from the Quay"

A 162 ton transformer being transported to an electricity sub-station in Indian Queens. It was brought into Penzance by boat, and a dummy run of the journey through Penzance town centre was held 18 months in advance.

Fishing boats in Newlyn, including luggers and rowing boats, with lighthouse in the background. Image taken before North Pier was built. Hand-written annotation "Newlyn Harbour"

Barbara Beckerleg holding a puppy

End Of The St. Just- Pendeen Metamorphic Coastal Aureole