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An aerial view of the bathing pool at Penzance. At this time the pool had diving boards and a raft out in the pool. Behind the pool you can see St. Anthony Gardens, Taylors Garage and, on the far left, the Yacht Inn..

This is a copy of a photograph of a large group of people with caption Penzance BC SS Officers and Teachers. There appears to be a large tent/marquee in the background.

Figures & boats, Penzance beach

Penzance Beach with Mounts Bay Luggers and Bathing Machines.

The promenade is above with the Nortons baths buildings which were demolished 1883. St Mary's church is in the background.
The photograph is annotated Circa 1880.

Richards photograph

Penzance Boer War Memorial Dedication Morrab Gardens.

First full-time Fire Brigade, note gas mask boxes around the necks of firemen

Named as : Listo White Stone Reynolds Addicoat Burgess James
Whatley Penner Perris Richards Rowe Sleeman

Penzance Borough Police Force pictured on the steps of St Johns Hall. Thought to have been taken in 1937 or thereabouts by Mr Fowler (pictured in middle) who was made Sergeant in 1938 and who provided the names of the officers pictured here for…

Note Moustaches on all except
Captain

Midland Bank

Midland Bank

Bottom of Quay street - getting ready for the Quay Street Fair. Caravans in the foreground. St Mary's Church in the background.

The beginning of the demolition of the Butter Market.

The start of the demolition of the Butter Market