Postcard.
New Band Stand, Promenade, Penzance
A faded/over-exposed photograph postcard showing the new Band Stand on Penzance's Promenade.
A previously entered record, identifier M.0085, states that the old flour mill and the Beachfield Hotel can be seen in the background and two ladies in white Victorian dresses are sitting on the folding chairs near the bandstand.
A green, half penny, King Edward VII stamp, postmarked 30 December 1905. Message from Beat to Miss E. Durrant, 3 Abbot Street, Penzance, wishing her a Happy New Year.
James Downing
1905-12-30
Morrab Library
Postcard
Photograph
JDCP 587
Penzance
Penzance, Morrab Gardens
Gardens
General view of the gardens with the bandstand in the background
F. Frith & Co., Ltd., Reigate
c. 1910
Morrab Library
Postcard
Photograph
GARD.PC.005
Penzance
Morrab Gardens, Penzance
Gardens
View of the gardens showing the bandstand
Raphael Tuck & Sons Ltd.
c. 1920s
Morrab Library
Postcard
Photograph
GARD.PC.003
Penzance
Morrab Gardens, Penzance
Gardens
A general view of the gardens with the bandstand in the background
Valentine's Series
c. 1930
Morrab Library
Postcard
Photograph
GARD.PC.002
Penzance
Victorian Band Stand with Dracaena Trees
Band Stand
Tree
The Victoria bandstand in the Morrab Gardens, surrounded by Dracaena trees. Concerts were held in this bandstand every Sunday afternoon and evening in the summer. These trees are found all over West Cornwall and thrive in the mild sea breezes.
Angove
Morrab Library
1980
Morrab Library
Print
BUILD 6.003
Penzance