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William Henry Richards was the founder of the family dynasty of Penzance based professional photographers. He established himself in the photography business in the 1850s through his wife's stepfather, William Jenkyn and the business was handed…

Slow running stream

The Reekie Llyn

Group photo with Lamorna Birch standing far right.

A car coming up the old Redruth by pass.
This road became a dual carriageway. To the left the ground was used to build a Housing estate and Redruth School on far left. A new are of housing is currently being built on upper right in 2023.

Smelting works behind blacksmiths.

Play at Minack Theatre, possibly Shakespearian, with audience.
Note grass stage

Two men acting in play at Minack Theatre, Porthcurno, possibly Shakespeare. Another dressed as monk behind and two women in background.
Note grass stage
Note grass stage

Same competition as CRAFT 9CG 007
Men using Cornish shovels
Location unknown

Cornish hedgers in competition, note Cornish shovel and men working at "No 4"
Unknown location, Gents toilets in background
Same competition as CRAFT 9CG 008

Deck of damaged fishing vessel with seriously damaged tender

Roadsign saying Welcome to West Penwith (Penwith an Howlsedhas)

looking towards Market House

Unloading fishing boats.
Penzance in the distance.
Bodillys Mill and the serpentine works at Wherrytown.