Penzance floating dock pictures in March 1891, after the collapse of the newly-installed gates during the great blizzard of that year. The harbour was built in 1884. St Mary's Church can be seen in the background.
A photo collage made up from clips from comics, including such well-remembered weeklies as TIGER TIM'S, RAINBOW, CHICK'S OWN, FUNNY WONDER, LOT-O-FUN, COMIC CUTS and many others.
An interesting detailed account of a trip to the Moors above Penzance by Brake and then on foot to visit various Archaeological sites.
An advertisement for an" Entertainment" and series of Lectures at Morrab House ,1884 by kind permission of C C…
Photograph. 138mm x 89mm. Postcard size. Found among James Downing Collection of Penzance postcards. The cottages in the foreground have been long demolished and replaced with less attractive buildings. St Mary's Church is seen in the background.
Coinage Hall Street Penzance Mrs Pauls Shop with Mrs Paul in the doorway & Mrs Jolly and sons named. c 1930.. the 'Oppe' or alley between the houses was known as Paunches Oppe leading to Stephens Court and on to Quay Street
Coco the clown meeting children including Nina Vague (nee Bottrell, centre) at the Ritz cinema, Penzance. On the wall is a poster for Hercules Unchained, which was released in July 1960. The photograph was taken by Richards Brothers, Penzance.