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Fish workers on the beach standing by the end of Newlyn's Old (Medieval) Pier.
This picture is before the North and South Piers were built in Newlyn Harbout.
The tide would go out much further than this shows. Fishing vessels have to anchor off in the Gwavas Lake. Catches have to be carried ashore in small punts - as seen.…
The tide would go out much further than this shows. Fishing vessels have to anchor off in the Gwavas Lake. Catches have to be carried ashore in small punts - as seen.…
Ice Cream seller at the fair, swing boats in the background.
Ice Cream seller at the fair, swing boats in the background.
Two young girls wearing straw hats. Image outside, possibly at the fairground.
Two young girls wearing straw hats. Image outside, possibly at the fairground.
Document Distribution of fresh meat and vegetables from Penzance to Admiralty Fleet showing harbour detail.
Document Distribution of fresh meat and vegetables from Penzance to Admiralty Fleet showing harbour detail.
Numbers indicate possible collection points depending on tide level.
Numbers indicate possible collection points depending on tide level.
Document Distribution of fresh meat and vegetables from Penzance to Admiralty Fleet
Document Distribution of fresh meat and vegetables from Penzance to Admiralty Fleet
Document Distribution of fresh meat and vegetables from Penzance to Admiralty Fleet showing harbour detail.
Document Distribution of fresh meat and vegetables from Penzance to Admiralty Fleet showing harbour detail.Numbers indicate possible collection points depending on tide level.
Document Distribution of fresh meat and vegetables from Penzance to Admiralty Fleet
Document Distribution of fresh meat and vegetables from Penzance to Admiralty Fleet
Document from HMS Exmouth
Document from HMS Exmouth
This relates to Rodda & Corin 27th July 1904 who had the contact to supply fresh beef to the Admiralty.
This relates to Rodda & Corin 27th July 1904 who had the contact to supply fresh beef to the Admiralty.
Blank Contract - lower half of W 89
Blank Contract - lower half of W 89
Blank Contract relating to W 88
Blank Contract relating to W 88
Admiralty Contract signatures for previous document W 87
Admiralty Contract signatures for previous document W 87
Admiralty Contract for Beef
Admiralty contract for Beef
Jacob Corin of 12 Belle Vue Terrace Penzance was the supplier, he also had an office at 39 Causewayhead Penzance as Rodda & Corin.
Jacob Corin of 12 Belle Vue Terrace Penzance was the supplier, he also had an office at 39 Causewayhead Penzance as Rodda & Corin.
Plan of Penzance Harbour found in Green envelope in W 85
Plan of Penzance Harbour found in Green envelope in W 85.
Numbers are probable collection points depending on the state of the tide.
Numbers are probable collection points depending on the state of the tide.
Two of His Majesty's Service Envelopes
Two of His Majesty's Service Envelopes addressed to Rodda & Corin in Causewayhead office Penzance
Admiralty Contact bottom half
Admiralty Contact bottom half. Confirmation of the order for Fresh Beef.
Admiralty Contract top half
Admiralty Contract top half . This to confirm supply of Fresh Beef to HM ships in Penzance. Supplied by Jacob Corin of 12 Belle Vue Terrace Penzance
Document signature and address for W 83
Document signature and address for W 83
Document from Admiralty Whitehall 1875
Document from Admiralty Whitehall 1875 to Mr Jacob Corin at 12 Belle Vue Terrace Penzance in 1875 re a Contract for the supply of Fresh Beef to Her Majesty's ships and vessels at Penzance
Child sitting on grass in field. Occasion unclear but many adults viewing ?
Child sitting on grass in field. Occasion unclear but many adults viewing ?
Original Document from Fleet Paymaster HMS Exmouth 1904
Original Document from Fleet Paymaster HMS Exmouth 1904.
This is an estimate for supplies for the Fleet to Rodda & Corin who supplies the meat.
This is an estimate for supplies for the Fleet to Rodda & Corin who supplies the meat.