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Postman pushing his bike through flood water and two men pushing motor cycle. According to the Richards handwritten index, the River Hayle overflowed frequently, causing flooding in this area

Royal Albert Bridge, Saltash. Floating the second section of the main span suspension area into position in 1858. Each section was estimated to weigh 1,000 tons.

Penzance floating dock. A general view with the gates open. The cabin cruisers are typical of the summer traffic using the harbour facilities. Commercial traffic is now mostly confined to coal and ships under repair by Holman's ship repair yards.

Pumped out almost dry showing one of the original Dock Gates still in situ. The Dock was built about 1882 & this is the first time that people have seen the bottom of the Dock

Floating Dock being pumped dry for the first time in living memory. On right temporary retaining barrier to permit necessary engineering work. Holmans Dry Dock and Ship Repairing Yards in background

Floating Basin Fishing boats Merchant vessels O N 36.

Flint spear head

Flint spear head

Flint spear head

Flint spear head

Flint scrapers and 'celts'.

Flint scraper or tools.

Flint arrowheads.

A Larger Pattern made up of four Fleur De Lys patterned floor tiles

The Fleswick, launched at Troon in 1900, wrecked at Black cliff on January 28th 1902.

The lifeboat crew rescued six men and a pilot from the 195-ton Whitehaven coaster Fleswick which, inward bound from Neath, lay with decks awash off Black Cliff.…

Intricate Flemish made gilt-brass chandelier with figures of Virgin and Child St Michael slaying dragon