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The 'Black Bridge' at Hayle possibly constructed from the black residue from the foundries.

The 'Blind Fiddler' .
Grid reference, SW 4252 2819
For further information see Historic Environment Record, https://www.heritagegateway.org.uk/Gateway/Results_Single.aspx?uid=MCO7339&resourceID=1020

The 'Lionesse' Isles of Scilly Ferry on Penzance Pier Head with rowing gigs in foreground

The 'Old man of Gugh'.
Grid reference, SW 8904 0848
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From the original Stereograph picture taken by C.R. Lobbs in the 1860s (reference Views and Likenesses by Charles Thomas)

The 'Pioneer' in Penzance Harbour, built by Paynters of St. Ives in 1899, initially a fishing vessel she was later used for visitor sea excursions to Lamorna. (better print see Angove 8.061.)

The 'Pioneer' in Penzance Harbour, built by Paynters of St. Ives in 1899, initially a fishing vessel she was later used for visitor sea excursions to Lamorna. (better print see Angove 8.061.) See duplicate slide M.1426

The 'Polly' in Penzance with Cadets climbing the Rigging.

The Sand man used to come over from Hayle to Little Water near Townshend ,about 4 miles. He and his donkeys carried sand which he sold by the bucket for sprinkling on kitchen floors.

Two prints of the 'Scillonian' in her berth on St Mary's , Isles of Scilly

The 'Selus Stone'. This early medieval inscribed stone contains a chi-rho symbol.

Grid reference, SW 3713 3144

For further information see Historic Environment Record,…

The 'Selus Stone'. This cross is one of the very few remaining in Britain decorated with the Chi-Rho Monogram

Grid reference, SW 3713 3144

For further information see Historic Environment Record,…

World famous property!
With hand written message in ink to the reverse of the postcard to a recipient in Redruth

The "Scavengers" Hockey Team 1946
Back row: “Tank” Chappell, -?-, -?-, Bob Burgess, -?-, Tommy Geen, -?-, -?-.
Middle row: -?-, Peter Simons, Jack Farley, W. Charles, L.E. Williams
Front row: J.A. Sanders, Peter Weller

Loco

Overview of this classic landmark spanning the River Camel. Its roadway is known as Molesworth Street

Coloured drawing

The Airship 'Hindenberg' passing over Land's End Edward Richards Album P 57.

The Album of Cornwall Views. Published by Charles, Reynolds & Co. 26 and 27 Milk Street, London, E.C. c1890.