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Wheal Bellan Mine. The building pictured is probably the "dry" where miners changed their clothes. Built in 1940 by the Ministry of Supply, it has since been demolished and is now a car park

Wheal Bellan Mine. Pipes fed water under building from leat higher up the Valley. High speed small water wheel called Pelton Wheel used to generate compressed air or electricity. Only base remained, as of 1996.

Woman standing, looking at ruins of Wheal Sally.

The Runnelstone Whistle Buoy ' St. Levan Bull' being winched at the quay in Penzance

MAY DAY PADSTOW

Rural Scene

This image looks as if was taken somewhere in the Far East . A river runs through the middle of the image. On the far side can be seen a small boat. Notice that the trees grow up through the roofs of the buildings. On the left hand side a young man …

Rural scene From John with love

Rural View across water

Possibly area where Drift Dam now covers.

The West of England Steam Engine Societys 28th Annual Rally featuring a 1937 Ruston Hornsby Type HR 35 hp stationary engine owned by Michael Edwards of Pendeen, Cornwall.

Albumen print

Driven ashore in 90 mph gale to Pendeen Watch Note the men in the breeches buoy

Driven ashore in 90 mph gale to Pendeen Watch Note the men in the breeches buoy