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Group of men on shore watching Spanish coaster, wrecked at Black Head Rock later drifted to Lowland Point, near Coverack, The Lizard.
According to Spanish newspaper report (6th November 1951 - Google translation) " The Spanish ship ran aground on…

Group of men watching wreck of Spanish coaster wrecked at Black Head Rock later drifted to Lowland Point, near Coverack, The Lizard
According to Spanish newspaper report (6th November 1951 - Google translation) " The Spanish ship ran aground on the…

Barbara and Marjorie picking primroses

Two ladies, Barbara on the left, standing on rocks by the sea.

Opening ceremony

In the process of being built

An etching aquatint, named 'The Sand Cart' by Newlyn School artist and printmaker Geoffrey Sneyd Garnier 1889-1970.

The 827-ton steam coaster, Yewcroft, bound from the Thames to Bristol with cement, wandered off course in dense fog and grounded near Cudden Point. A few hours later, as the tide ebbed from beneath her, she broke in half.

Description from Richard…

Large man in a striped shirt sitting in a living room. Around him can be seen a display cabinet containing a teapot, cups and ornaments.

Portrait of a young girl wearing a white dress. The child standing on wicker chair holds a doll in her left hand, at her feet is a black cat drinking milk from a saucer.

Bull or steer with heifer in slooping tree lined rough pasture field with metal fence.

Probably North or South Devon.

Artist unknown

Trio of Gamekeepers with shotguns. Two wear Bowler hats and gaiters whilst the remaining one wears a flat cap and boots. At their feet are 4 dogs possibly a spaniel breed.

Well groomed man with moustache

Print numbered 27 . 'Loading fish St Ives Harbour'

Stained Glass window of a church. Location unknown

Early Automobile with chauffeur and 4 passengers 3 with top hats. 2 onlookers with one 'Safety bicycle' without mud guards

Print number 25. Unknown artist

The back of the photo shows a well dressed lady wearing a Bowler hat sitting on a horse holding a whip in her right hand.
In the foreground are 3 ladies wearing black full length dresses adorned with neck chains. The central figure is wearing a…

Three stone built houses