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Relief vessel standing off, from an old engraving

Situated 8 nautical miles southwest of Land's End. Construction started in in 1861, completed in 1869, height 135 feet

Early photograph commonly known as the First and Last House

From an old print

A drawing of the South-Eastern alterations designed by Sir Piers St Aubyn in 1875

Very early photograph pre the development of Land's End

This was the only surviving building after a raid by the Spanish in 1595 who sacked the village

Location at Castle An-Dinas near Castlegate

Appears to be the tunnel exit at the top

For transporting goods up to the castle

Situated in the Green Market this building was formerly the premises of The Public Benefit Boot Company

With the resident in the doorway

The end wall with plaster exposed shows the Cob construction. Cob is a natural building material made from sub soil, water, fibrous organic material and sometimes lime

Located at the western end of the Promenade, built and opened in 1887, latterly known as the Cafe Marina. Cafe Marina was demolished in 1935 and the site of is now part of the Wherrytown car park

Located at the western end of the Promenade, built and opened in 1887, latterly known as the Cafe Marina. Cafe Marina was demolished in 1935 and the site of is now part of the Wherrytown car park

Location Parade Street, Penzance, the man in the doorway is Mr Proctor. As can be seen the shop had multiple usage, selling fishing tackle, cutlery and tobacco products. The premises were opened in 1903 and closed June 1973

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

Located in the Green Market, Penzance, now the HSBC Bank

Located on Causewayhead, Penzance

View from the East at the top end of Market Jew Street