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Bodilly's flour mill being demolished in Wherrytown in 1920.

The Penzance Post Office located at the time in the basement of Market House. It moved to this location from 50 Chapel Street where the postmistress was Miss Elizabeth Swain until 1864 when Mr J G Uren became postmaster at the new location in 1864.…

Building demolished & Telephone Exchange built 1960 now (2016) The Exchange Gallery.

Richards Photo. Foundations of Pengarth Daycare Centre taken from Penloweth

Railings made by Holmans and taken for salvage in WW2. The gas lamp and granite fountain are both visible in the forecourt of the Public Buildings. A man rides a horse along Alverton Street.

Fountain turned from a solid 25 ton Granite Block

Richards photo. Morrab Gardens acquired by Borough in 1880 and developed by London Landscape Gardner Reginald Upcher

Dresssed overall for royal occasion. If it is 1903, it could be a celebration of 40 years of marriage of Edward and Alexandra. He died in 1910.
Clark's Library, Chirgwin's, A H Michell & Sons, drapers. Site became Timothy Whites, then became Top…

Street signs, people and cars

St Mary's Church, Chapel St, Penzance.
Grid reference, SW 4753 3002.
For further information see Historic Environment Record, https://www.heritagegateway.org.uk/Gateway/Results_Single.aspx?uid=MCO10216&resourceID=1020

The shopfront of W.G. Stevens Clothing & Drapery Stores in St Just, with clothing and hats in windows and little girl in front.