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Image illustrating the first verse of the song "When the fields are white with daisies", it depicts a sailor and his sweetheart as he leaves port. The verse of the poem is below. It has no message or postmark.
Part of a series of four by Bamforth &…

Image is of a young couple embracing on a harbour wall, as the young man, a sailor leaves port. It illustrates the second verse of the song "When the fields are white with daisies".
The postcard has no message or postmark.
Part of a series of four…

Postcard of a couple reuniting surrounded by trees and flowers. It illustrates the fourth verse of the song "When the fields are white with daisies", a series of four postcards by Bamforth & Co.
It has no message or postmark.

A view along Penzance's promenade and sea wall, with Grand Casino Amusements (building finished in 1893) immediately on the left, and the Queen's Hotel and St. Mary's Church tower in the distance. People walking along the Prom.

A view along Penzance's promenade and sea wall, with Grand Casino Amusements (building finished in 1893) immediately on the left, and the Queen's Hotel and St. Mary's Church tower in the distance. People walking along the Prom.

A view along Penzance's promenade and sea wall, showing the Queen's Hotel and St. Mary's Church tower in the distance. People walking along the Prom and Sea Wall.
This is before the Grand Casino Amusements would be visible immediately on the left,…

A view along Penzance's promenade and sea wall, with the Queen's Hotel and St. Mary's Church tower in the distance. Sunny day showing people on the Prom near the sea wall.

Postcard addressed to "E" and sent to Mrs J.H. last name ? in Goldsithney, Near Marazion.
A view along Penzance's promenade and sea wall, with the Queen's Hotel and St. Mary's Church tower in the distance. People along the Prom and sea wall.

A view along Penzance's promenade and sea wall, with Grand Casino Amusements (building finished in 1893) immediately on the left, and the Queen's Hotel and St. Mary's Church tower in the distance. People standing and walking along the Prom.
Artist:…

A view along Penzance's promenade and sea wall, with the Queen's Hotel and St. Mary's Church tower in the distance. Sunny day showing people on the Prom and sea wall.

A view along Penzance's promenade, near the Queen's Hotel, with St. Mary's Church tower in the distance. Sunny day with people walking and standing on the Prom.

Studio photograph of a seated woman in a black dress surrounded by eight young women/teenage girls, all dressed in matching costumes, possibly a dance troupe and teacher.
Back has the message "Best from Gladys & Dossie".
The bottom left corner is…

Image of a young woman dressed in black bending over a small child on a bier surrounded by white roses and daisies, a shrouded lamp in the background. Possibly a young mother grieving her child. There is a verse from the poem "Thy Will be done"…

Image of woman praying at a small table, which has a photograph of a young girl and a shrouded lamp on it. Below it is a verse of the poem "Thy Will be done", part of a series of three cards by Bamforth & Co. It has no message or postmark.

Tinted Pictorchrom postcard 14cm x 9cm showing four luggers leaving Penzance Harbour. No message or address on reverse. Note gas holder and tall ship in harbour. Leading lugger numbered 36 PZ. This is the reverse of the current registration system.

Postcard poss Coronation George V Market Jew Street crowded with people carts horses flags and bunting.. Red Ensign on the Market House amongst the flags one with 'SUNNYSIDE'.
NO IMAGE PRESENT

Postcard Promenade Penzance from Alexandra road towards the Mounts Bay house - Queens tennis courts.. horse drawn coaches.
NO IMAGE PRESENT

Postcard Richards four horse Excursion Car with passengers, Promenade junction of Alexandra Road and the Western Promenade, c.1900..

Postcard sent to Lamorna Birch in 1905 from LA Mortola on the Ligurian Coast.
Walked here from Menton where I am staying (Hotel Prince de Galles).
Brassy cloudless sky-very blue sea: Baking in the sunned frying in the shade! I can seee Bordinghouse…