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This was during the building of the cliff wall to support the road at Fore Street, Newlyn.

Vessels anchored in Gwavas Lake at low tide. Fish landings would have to be brought ashore in small punts. Fish-hawkers or 'Jousters' are waiting on the beach.

The lifeboat was based at Newlyn between 1909 and 1913. In 1913 it was relocated to the new slip and boathouse at Penlee Point near Mousehole.

Both harbour walls are existing which indicates the date is at least 1895 but before 1905 when the harbour road was built. The harbour is full of sailing vessels.
Top, small white building, top central is Penzer House. The large row below, top…

Scene shows the fish packing area at R. Sullivan's premises, who was one of the early fish agents. Note all the wicker baskets with lids. Some operated from the wood sheds on the start of the North Pier.
This print is a cropped portion taken from a…

Several old luggers aground. One has a pile of gill nets on the deck. Note the early method of boat registration numbers, ie, numbers then letters compared to the current method of letters then numbers. Note also the very rocky foreground in the…

Three Masted Warship - Stern View

Three Masted War Ship

Paddle Steamer, used for Day Trips

Lady in Floral Hat sitting on boat in harbour

Lady in Floral Hat

Day Trip
Man in centre holding Violin and Bow

Passengers Day Trip.
Perhaps on a Steamer - Funnel in foreground.

House by Lake

Rural View across water

Possibly area where Drift Dam now covers.

Tennis Court, Men's Doubles

Penzance Promenade

Penzance Promenade Queen's Hotel in background
Flags flying - Celebration

Penzance Promenade Queen's Hotel in background
Flags flying - Celebration

Ladies with Parasols walking along Penzance Promenade.