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Johnnie Osborne with pikes, ready for threshing

Rev. George Harpur (the father of Caldwell Harpur) was born in 1828 to Elliott Harper (1790-1875) and Elizabeth in Pollyernan, Castlederg, Tyrone, Ireland.
In 1861 we find him as a curate in South Clifton, Nottingham. He married Miriam Ellen…

Rex Whelan with seed fiddle for sowing.
Higher Trewey farm

Lady with two cows
Farm scene

Lady with Cow
Farmyard

Located at the corner now occupied by the HSBC Bank building. Image from a period drawing showing the Penzance Market Cross.

The street name "Causewayhead" can be seen above the cross. There is a water shute alongside.

Located Alverton, the former home of Preston, professional photographer operating in Penzance from 1860 onwards. Later became the National Asssistance Office and currently the Alverne Restaurant and Lounge

Located at the north end of Penzance adjacent to the Penzance By-pass road

Reputed to be the oldest building in Penzance before it was demolished, located on the promenade it's site now occupied by Fraser's Fish and Chip Cafe

Now the premises of Alfred Smith & Son., Penzance

Located at the bottom of Clarence Street, Penzance, now the premises of Alfred Smith & Son., Penzance.