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Several people walking along the cliff path near Armed Knight rock

Wreck of Schooner Sarah Ann Evans. Crew of three were rescued

The Juan Ferrer of Valencia was a handsome, well-equipped motor coaster of nearly 700 tons, thrashing her way up towards Land's end on her usual run from her home port of Liverpool.

Owned by Frederick Ferrer of Valencia, the Juan Ferrer was only…

A 162 ton transformer being transported to an electricity sub-station in Indian Queens. It was brought into Penzance by boat, and a dummy run of the journey through Penzance town centre was held 18 months in advance.

Penlee Bowling Club "A" team 1971
Cornwall County Champions, winners of the Nicholl Cup
Standing: W. Payne, John R. Johns, F.C. James, R. Quick, H. Roberts, G. Madden, F.H. Tonkin, Jack F. Stafford, Fred W. Day, R. Nicholls, Bron S. Tonkin
Seated:…

Penwith Street Depot
See names on M.3123 - same group but without their hats.

Penwith Street Depot
Same as M.3122 but without hats.
Names on attached view of reverse

Portrait of elderly bearded man sitting in a fluffy chair

Portrait of young woman

Penzance floating dock. A general view with the gates open. The cabin cruisers are typical of the summer traffic using the harbour facilities. Commercial traffic is now mostly confined to coal and ships under repair by Holman's ship repair yards.