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These gardens are almost opposite the Bathing Pool at the beginning of the Promenade.

A distant view of Wherrytown and Penzance showing Bodilly's Mill and Serpentine Works .

Fishermen admiring the catch.

Several people walking along the cliff path near Armed Knight rock

Wreck of Schooner Sarah Ann Evans. Crew of three were rescued

Juan Ferrer Spanish coaster aground Boscawen Point. Lamorna 1963.
Eleven men from a crew of 15 were lost

A 162 ton transformer being transported to an electricity sub-station in Indian Queens. It was brought into Penzance by boat, and a dummy run of the journey through Penzance town centre was held 18 months in advance.

Penlee Bowling Club "A" team 1971
Cornwall County Champions, winners of the Nicholl Cup
Standing: W. Payne, John R. Johns, F.C. James, R. Quick, H. Roberts, G. Madden, F.H. Tonkin, Jack F. Stafford, Fred W. Day, R. Nicholls, Bron S. Tonkin
Seated:…