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View back from Long Rock Box Crossing, Signal 3

Fairground Scene. Possibly Princess May Recreation ground Penzance.

Swing Boats at Fairground. Possibly Princess May Recreation ground Penzance.

Fairground Scene Possibly Princess May Recreation ground Penzance.

Fairground Scene - Gallopers Possibly Princess May Recreation ground Penzance.

Fairground Scene - Gallopers.Possibly Princess May Recreation ground Penzance.

Portrait of Young Man

Thumbnail Portrait of Young Woman

Solitary Cow in field

Cow in field

Loco

Location is thought to be Gwavas Quay near the Fradgan, overlooking Newlyn Harbour. Possible South Pier in the distance which was built in 1885. Note: Gwavas Quay was one of the early vantage points before the building of the North and South Piers…

This is a frequent scene - fishermen, pilchards and nets draped over two oars for ease of handling. Two older men may have come down to help (...just a thought) other luggers in the distance. Just visible appears to be the lighthouse on the end of a…

Three boys in a punt, one sculling with an oar over the stern. Location not known for certain, probably Newlyn judging by the boat registrations, eg, PZ96, etc.

The group is pictured during the building of the cliff wall to support the road at Fore Street, Newlyn Town. The wall area is just below the Fishermans Arms Inn (see also JDC 393).

Location unknown - could be Boase Street Chapel in Newlyn (built 1835), or Mousehole village, or elsewhere.
The letter 'E' on the sailing ship is thought to represent the Young People's Society of Christian 'Endeavor', an interdenominational…

The lugger is 'running free', ie, wind is from behind. Seen off Penzance Promenade, this looks like racing in a regatta possibly.

Note: Having to 'dip' the sail means that this rig does not suffer from the 'bad tack' of the other two, where the…

Built in 1927 at a cost of £5,047. Location is Gwavas Road, sometimes called Church Lane in earlier times. Access is from St Peter's Hill, Newlyn Town.
The member's original chapel, built 1835, was nearby in Boase Street, still retained then as a…

He lived at Boase Street, Newlyn and is seen here on his entry to the Newlyn Carnival. Entries were judged at the Penlee Quarry plot, Outlong.
Sign on the vehicle says 'Boase Street Fire Brigade'. A notice on the sidecar reads 'NO PHONE SEND…