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The largest sailing ship lost anywhere between Land's End and St Ives was the Liverpool ship Alexander Yeats, launched in 1876 by D. Lynch of Portland, New Brunswick, as a wooden full-rigger of 1,589 tons.

Towards the end of her career she was…

The largest sailing ship lost anywhere between Land's End and St Ives was the Liverpool ship Alexander Yeats, launched in 1876 by D. Lynch of Portland, New Brunswick, as a wooden full-rigger of 1,589 tons.

Towards the end of her career she was…

The largest sailing ship lost anywhere between Land's End and St Ives was the Liverpool ship Alexander Yeats, launched in 1876 by D. Lynch of Portland, New Brunswick, as a wooden full-rigger of 1,589 tons.

Towards the end of her career she was…

This photograph shows the ship aground the Greeb, near Perranuthanoe in Mounts Bay

The largest sailing ship lost anywhere between Land's End and St Ives was the Liverpool ship Alexander Yeats, launched in 1876 by D. Lynch of Portland, New Brunswick, as a wooden full-rigger of 1,589 tons.

Towards the end of her career she was…

The largest sailing ship lost anywhere between Land's End and St Ives was the Liverpool ship Alexander Yeats, launched in 1876 by D. Lynch of Portland, New Brunswick, as a wooden full-rigger of 1,589 tons.

Towards the end of her career she was…

Alexandra Gardens & Terrace

View of the gardens situated at the Western end of Penzance on the main road to Newlyn.
Hand written message to the reverse of the card to a recipient in London

Alexandra Inn ,Alexandra Road, Penzance with a group of 23 men and one lady.

Alexandra Road. Penzance
taken from "Mates Illustrated Penzance"
(Corporation Official Guide)

Built in 1882

Grid reference, SW 4688 2974

For further information see Historic Environment Record, https://www.heritagegateway.org.uk/Gateway/Results_Single.aspx?uid=MCO32815&resourceID=1020

Built in 1882, modelled on the Campanielle in St Marks Square, Venice. The building is now a dwelling, converted into flats

Grid reference, SW 4688 2974

For further information see Historic Enironment Record,…

Road designed by John Matthews opened 24 July 1865 by Princess Alexandra of Wales. Granite Lamp Post records the event. Removed to entrance of Mennaye Sports Field after Second World War

350 Ton Perforating Machine - possibly Holman's Dry Dock

Alfred Dennis son of Charles and Mary Dennis
(The Bungalow Perranuthnoe)
Alfred was also a grocer, he took over from his father's business in London. He was married to Jane and they called their house in Surrey. Goldsithney.

Alfred Dennis son of Charles Dennis
b1865 - 1942

Alfred Edward Julian was a photographer, bookseller, stationer and printer .
He had a studio at 5 Broad Street St Columb Major.
Born in 1855 he married Eliza Jane Hill in 1880 in Penzance.
During his career many photos exist of family portraits,…

One of four prints from 1855 -1924 of House Furnishers Alfred Smiths, Alverton Street.. Originally Olver & Sons 1855 Criddle & Smith 1880, 1901 Alfred Smith 1924. The Firm is celebrating 200 years this year 2011.

One of four prints from 1855 -1924 of House Furnishers Alfred Smiths, Alverton Street.. Originally Olver & Sons 1855 Criddle & Smith 1880, 1901 Alfred Smith 1924. The Firm is celebrating 200 years this year 2011.

One of four prints from 1855 -1924 of House Furnishers Alfred Smiths, Alverton Street.. Originally Olver & Sons 1855 Criddle & Smith 1880, 1901 Alfred Smith 1924. The Firm is celebrating 200 years this year 2011.