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St Michaels Mount, without trees.
From 1857 glass plate.
Zennor Cromlech, Lanyon Cromlech (Borlase)
Engraving of "a Cromlech at Lanyon A.D 1800" with a plan of "Sennor Cromlech" Borlase
Botallack Mine
Photocopy of very early view by JWG Gutch of the Botallack Mine.
Botallack Mine, Cornwall. 1836
Engraved by W.Miller.
Artist: Clarkson Frederick Stansfield 1793-1867
Artist: Clarkson Frederick Stansfield 1793-1867
Dolcoath Copper Mine Engraving Surface Working
PHOTO OF AN ENGRAVING DATED 1831
One of Cornwall's oldest, biggest and richest mines. Mineral recovery started on the site started in the C16 and continued until the 1920 earning many fortunes for its shareholders. Over £6 million of Copper & Tin…
One of Cornwall's oldest, biggest and richest mines. Mineral recovery started on the site started in the C16 and continued until the 1920 earning many fortunes for its shareholders. Over £6 million of Copper & Tin…
Etching of St Marys Chapel Penzance 1833
Grid reference, SW 4753 3002
For further information see Historic Environment Record, https://www.heritagegateway.org.uk/Gateway/Results_Single.aspx?uid=MCO10216&resourceID=1020
For further information see Historic Environment Record, https://www.heritagegateway.org.uk/Gateway/Results_Single.aspx?uid=MCO10216&resourceID=1020
Fishing fleet unloading at Falmouth
Fish in baskets are unloaded onto horse-drawn carts.
Lamorna Cover with Iron Pier
Lamorna Cover with Iron Pier and early quarry workings.
Lanyon Cromlech & Plan showing reconstruction
Lanyon Quoit.
Grid reference, SW4297 3368.
For further information see Historic Environment Record, https://www.heritagegateway.org.uk/Gateway/Results_Single.aspx?uid=MCO3013&resourceID=1020
Grid reference, SW4297 3368.
For further information see Historic Environment Record, https://www.heritagegateway.org.uk/Gateway/Results_Single.aspx?uid=MCO3013&resourceID=1020
Mine stamps working until 1950 Now at Geevor
Mine stamps working until 1950 Now at Geevor Photo 1968
Nancledra Mine stamps working until 1950 Now at Geevor
Mine stamps working until 1950 Now at Geevor
Paddle steamer & sailing ships in Penzance Harbour 1869
Only known photo of Groyne later demolished. Original Lighthouse to right of Pier. Groyne on end of Albert Pier gave shelter but caused sandbank etc outside. One of the boats is "Lyonesse".
Penzance Harbour pre Wharf Road & Ross Bridge 1870
The boats 20 PZ 24 PZ can be identified.
Penzance lifeboat Richard Lewis saving crew of barge John Grey wreck
Illustration from Illustrated London News magazine 1867-01-26. Caption reads" The Richard Lewis Lifeboat landing a ship wreck crew at Penzance - see preceding page".
The barge was carrying rum, sugar and coconuts.
The barge was carrying rum, sugar and coconuts.