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Group of men on Ponsandane Bridge .
A man with a bucket is by the river, a water carrier is on the bridge.
The river runs past what is now Tesco supermarket.

note the water carrier

Possibly celebrating Flora Day in Helston

bottom of Church street

TWO PRINTS ONE VERY MUCH SUPERIOR BY JOHN WATTON.
Donkey Cart & Basket probably two horses note granite base for shrinking iron wheels.

25 men sitting under awing which says: Plain ir Crean team ices, mineral waters. The small building in the background has the word Diary painted on it.

There is a large crowd behind them, and a large Union Jack to the right of the picture.

Note Coxswain

Information from Mrs P L Dunphy by letter confirming man leaning on barrel is her father. Letter with catalogue card - whereabouts now unknown.

Photo of a photo (from an exhibition?)

Location not certain; could be on the cliff at Newlyn Town opposite the Red Lion Inn above the harbour. The tide is low as the rocks are visible

Placque date 1893

Location is thought to be Gwavas Quay near the Fradgan, overlooking Newlyn Harbour. Possible South Pier in the distance which was built in 1885. Note: Gwavas Quay was one of the early vantage points before the building of the North and South Piers…

Photo taken from a postcard of group of 20 or so adults outdoors, titled Group of Old Scillonians

Boat sailed to London to demonstrate at Houses of Parliament over demolition of cottages at Newlyn