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Postcard of hands shaking across a railway bridge, pansies and "A Message from the Homeland" addressed to Mrs Fred Richards, Pontlottyn, South Wales.
It is date stamped Penzance 9.45 AM NO 27 11.
It reads as follows:
Dear Brother and Sis
just a…

The Bedford Bolitho Garden were opened in 1916 on the site of the old serpentine works and as a a memorial to Thomas Bedford Bolitho, a local banking figure. They were destroyed by the Ash Wednesday storm of March 1962 which led to the demolition of…

Postcard depicting a bird with a letter in its beak, hands across the sea and a steamer ship. It is date stamped Penzance 7.30PM AU 29 11.
It is addressed to Mrs F Richards,Pontlottyn, South Wales.
It reads as follows:
Dear Auntie & Lot
In…

The Western end of Penzance Promenade with the Cafe Marina and the Swimming Baths. Newlyn can be seen in the background, still largely undeveloped. There are people down on the beach .

Postcard depicting a sailing boat, a poem and hands across the sea, addressed to Mrs ?GR? Richards, Pontlottyn, South Wales. Date stamped Penzance 11.45AM AU31 11.
It reads as follows:

Dear Mother
hope you are enjoying your selves alright
we…

The Pavilion building on Penzance Promenade, opened in 1912. There was a theatre, ballroom and restaurant. A horse carriage is stood outside. Various signs advertise upcoming events, A commemorative stone is situated outside the main…

Launderette, Causewayhead

Stuarts Shop, Market Jew Street with Number 97 next door and also Tesco building further down with a fresh fruit delivery van owned by Percy Sercombe (West Country Ltd.) of Torquay.

Humphry Davy Grammar School Tennis Double 1967
Charlie Paull on the left and Malcolm Matthews on the right, winners of the doubles at the South West Tennis Championships, with member of staff Mr. Bob Horne.

Humphry Davy Grammar School Tennis Team 1967
Back row: Mike Hitchens, Kenny Maule, Kevin McCarthy, Neil Dennis
Front row: 'Bonzo' Johns, Charlie Paul, Mr. Horne, Malcolm Matthews, Paul Gazzard
Cornwall County Champions

Humphry Davy Grammar School Swimming Team 1967
Back row: Kevin Trudgeon, Brian Richards, Ian Hoarsley, Ian Stevens, Mr Bennett

Middle row: Roger Randall, Alan Reynolds, Roger (Ernie) Watson, Digby Ridge

In front: Gary Watson-Wood, David Oakes

Humphry Davy Grammar School U14 Cricket Team 1967
Back row: Mr Dawe, Peter Care, K Harvey, Alan Horne, Ashley Peters, Nigel Waters, David Davies, ? Rowe, Martin Britten

Front row: (Nigel Nickles)?, Stuart Barnes, Ian Halford, Barry Oakland, Timmy…

Humphry Davy Grammar School Cricket 2nd XI 1967
Back row: Mr. Rudlin, Geoff Thomas, -?-, -?-, Alan Reynolds, Greg Williams, -?-, -?- \
Front row – Rob Trezise, Roger Randal, -?-, Dave Barclay, Chris Osborne

Humphry Davy Grammar School U15 Cricket Team 1967
Back row: Mr. Rudlin, John Moon, -?-, David Barclay, Bob Buntine, Peter Jenkins, -?-, -?-

Front Row: David (Farmer) Thompson, "Ken" North, Malcolm Nicholls, Barry Oakland, Anthony Hollow.

Wimpy Bar, Market Jew Street, Penzance also showing The Congregational Chapel, John Fry, Crown Wallpapers and Page, Keen and Page Jewellers and an Austin Mini, possible registration 706 SAF. Taken in 1959.

Humphry Davy Grammar School Cricket 1st XI 1967
Back row: Mr. Rudlin, Rob Fox, Paul Strick, Andrew Robson, Adrian Richards, Roy James, Kenny Maule, Malcolm Matthews
Front row: Roger Randall, Charlie Paull, Robert McCabe, (Stuart Noakes)?, Robert…

The Western Hotel,Clarence Street, demolished in the late 1980's. Showing pedestrians and an Austin Maxi.

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