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Brother in law of Carlene's great grandmother.

Thomas Dawson. Portrait.

Carlene Harry's maternal uncle
On the back..."this photo was taken outside his school on the 23rd. June 1915 at the age of six years and four months.
Church street School, Stoke Newington"

In the far distance can be seen Carn Brea. On the rising ground down on the left Redruth School was built. Opposite on the right a new housing scheme is bein built 2023.

Title written on the reverse of the print by Serena Wadham

See also MG.678

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The coxwain Mr Thomas and his son lost their lives in attempting a rescue of the ship Alba. The full story can be found here: https://stivesboatservices.com/2017/03/28/the-wreck-of-the-alba/

The upturned hull of the Union Star, on the rocks near Tater Dhu, wrecked 19-12-1981 with a loss of all hands, plus the crew of the Penlee lifeboat who perished during the gallant rescue attempt

The wreck of the steamer the SS Taycraig off the Gear Rock, Penzance, with the tower of St. Mary's Church in the background

The MV Alacrity was owned by the Everard Company, she was savaged in situ after becoming a total right off

The wreck of HMS Warspite at Marazion

Group of men with the only survivor, ship broke in half on rocks off Porthminster beach. Five members of the crew were lost.

Mr Bedford Bolitho purchased the site which later became the Bedford Bolitho gardens, formerly opened 24th May 1916.

The Wheel Inn at Tresillian, photographed in July 1982. The photo shows the thatched roof and wheel, and two bicycles in front of the inn.