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Penzance Collection (#3)

Penzance, a picturesque town nestled in the Cornwall County Road Map, offers breathtaking views and captivating experiences

Background imagePenzance Collection: Eastern Green Beach and St Michaels Mount from Penzance, c. 1934

Eastern Green Beach and St Michaels Mount from Penzance, c. 1934
A GWR publicity view of Eastern Green Beach and St Michaels Mount in Cornwall, taken from the sea front at Penzance, c.1934

Background imagePenzance Collection: The Sea Front at Penzance, c. 1934

The Sea Front at Penzance, c. 1934
A GWR publicity view of the sea front at Penzance in Cornwall, c.1934, showing the subtropical palm trees of the Alexandra Park grounds and the western promenade

Background imagePenzance Collection: Morrab Gardens, Penzance, August 1928

Morrab Gardens, Penzance, August 1928
A GWR publicity view of some ladies strolling with a small child in a pushchair through the subtropical Morrab Gardens in Penzance, Cornwall, August 1928

Background imagePenzance Collection: Penzance, Cornwall, August 1928

Penzance, Cornwall, August 1928
A GWR publicity view over the harbour at Penzance in Cornwall in August 1928, showing the harbour wall and sprawl of the town, as well as St Marys Church in the distance

Background imagePenzance Collection: Cromlech Stone, near Penzance, December 1925

Cromlech Stone, near Penzance, December 1925
A GWR publicity view of the Cromlech Stone or Lanyon Quoit near Penzance, December 1925. This neolithic monument is a dolmen or burial chamber and lies in the open Cornish landscape near Madron

Background imagePenzance Collection: Logan Rock, Cornwall, February 1924

Logan Rock, Cornwall, February 1924
A GWR publicity view of Logan Rock near Treen in Cornwall, February 1924. The rock is naturally balanced and weighs 65 tons. It has its own local legend, attracting tourists to the area

Background imagePenzance Collection: Penzance Viaduct, 1923

Penzance Viaduct, 1923
A GWR publicity view of Penzance Viaduct in Cornwall, taken in 1923. Wooden viaducts across rivers became a common feature of the railway in Cornwall as they were a cheaper alternative to longer

Background imagePenzance Collection: Penzance

Penzance Jcb Triumph Hurdle Race Cheltenham Festival 2005 Cheltenham Racecourse, Cheltenham 18 March 2005 RIDDEN BY R.THORNTON Date: 18 March 2005

Background imagePenzance Collection: Cornwall: The Promenade, Penzance (b / w photo)

Cornwall: The Promenade, Penzance (b / w photo)
6022927 Cornwall: The Promenade, Penzance (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Promenade, Penzance)

Background imagePenzance Collection: Mary Callinack, aged 85, the Cornish Fish-Woman, who walked from Penzance to the Great Exhibition

Mary Callinack, aged 85, the Cornish Fish-Woman, who walked from Penzance to the Great Exhibition
1102366 Mary Callinack, aged 85, the Cornish Fish-Woman, who walked from Penzance to the Great Exhibition, in Hyde Park (engraving) by English School

Background imagePenzance Collection: H Molyneux, linen and woollen draper, silk mercer and hosier, trade card (engraving)

H Molyneux, linen and woollen draper, silk mercer and hosier, trade card (engraving)
731557 H Molyneux, linen and woollen draper, silk mercer and hosier, trade card (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: H Molyneux, linen and woollen draper)

Background imagePenzance Collection: Spanish attack on Penzance, Newlyn and Mousehole, West Cornwall, 23 July 1595

Spanish attack on Penzance, Newlyn and Mousehole, West Cornwall, 23 July 1595. Supplies were seized, buildings raided and burned, and a mass was held

Background imagePenzance Collection: The Parade, Penzance, Cornwall, England

The Parade, Penzance, Cornwall, England
Vintage 19th century photograph: The Parade, Penzance, Cornwall, England

Background imagePenzance Collection: Comic postcard, Two men and a woman at the seaside

Comic postcard, Two men and a woman at the seaside Date: 20th century

Background imagePenzance Collection: Wreck of the 'Diana, 'off Penzance (engraving)

Wreck of the "Diana, "off Penzance (engraving)
1601987 Wreck of the " Diana, " off Penzance (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wreck of the " Diana, " off Penzance)

Background imagePenzance Collection: Street near the harbour, Penzance, Cornwall

Street near the harbour, Penzance, Cornwall

Background imagePenzance Collection: Start of a Fun Run, Penzance, Cornwall

Start of a Fun Run, Penzance, Cornwall
The start of a fun run (marathon) in Penzance, Cornwall, with David Moorcroft (b.1953), British middle-distance and long-distance runner. Showing a large crowd of runners and spectators

Background imagePenzance Collection: Penzance, the Esplanade (b / w photo)

Penzance, the Esplanade (b / w photo)
3091864 Penzance, the Esplanade (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Penzance, the Esplanade)

Background imagePenzance Collection: Penzance and Mounts Bay, during the late Regatta (engraving)

Penzance and Mounts Bay, during the late Regatta (engraving)
1609124 Penzance and Mounts Bay, during the late Regatta (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Penzance and Mounts Bay, during the late Regatta)

Background imagePenzance Collection: The New Great Western Railway Service from Penzance, the Mayoress starting the First Train

The New Great Western Railway Service from Penzance, the Mayoress starting the First Train (b / w photo)
1628900 The New Great Western Railway Service from Penzance, the Mayoress starting the First Train (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imagePenzance Collection: Statue of Sir Humphry Davy, at Penzance (engraving)

Statue of Sir Humphry Davy, at Penzance (engraving)
1588956 Statue of Sir Humphry Davy, at Penzance (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Statue of Sir Humphry Davy, at Penzance)

Background imagePenzance Collection: Men and boys playing cards, Penzance, Cornwall

Men and boys playing cards, Penzance, Cornwall -- An Old Hand. Date: circa 1900s

Background imagePenzance Collection: Good Luck Card - Penzance - Lawson Wood - Black Cat

Good Luck Card - Penzance - Lawson Wood - Black Cat and Red Horseshoe Date: circa 1937

Background imagePenzance Collection: Newlyn, near Penzance (b / w photo)

Newlyn, near Penzance (b / w photo)
3631826 Newlyn, near Penzance (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Newlyn, near Penzance)

Background imagePenzance Collection: Trade card, H Molyneux (engraving)

Trade card, H Molyneux (engraving)
732138 Trade card, H Molyneux (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trade card, H Molyneux, wholesale and retail, linen and woollen draper)

Background imagePenzance Collection: Cornwall: The Promenade, Penzance (b / w photo)

Cornwall: The Promenade, Penzance (b / w photo)
6022920 Cornwall: The Promenade, Penzance (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Promenade, Penzance)

Background imagePenzance Collection: Cornwall: Penzance (b / w photo)

Cornwall: Penzance (b / w photo)
6022917 Cornwall: Penzance (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Penzance. Illustration for One Hundred and One Views)

Background imagePenzance Collection: New Public Buildings at Penzance (engraving)

New Public Buildings at Penzance (engraving)
1620676 New Public Buildings at Penzance (engraving) by Watkins, Frank (fl.1859-94); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Public Buildings at Penzance)

Background imagePenzance Collection: Penzance (colour litho)

Penzance (colour litho)
6021526 Penzance (colour litho) by Nicholls, George Franck (1885-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Penzance. Illustration for Cornwall, painted by G F Nicholls)

Background imagePenzance Collection: Public arms: Annan; Port Glasgow; Monmouthshire; Portadown; Penzance (engraving)

Public arms: Annan; Port Glasgow; Monmouthshire; Portadown; Penzance (engraving)
6008994 Public arms: Annan; Port Glasgow; Monmouthshire; Portadown; Penzance (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePenzance Collection: Birthplace of Sir Humphrey Davy, Penzance (engraving)

Birthplace of Sir Humphrey Davy, Penzance (engraving)
670319 Birthplace of Sir Humphrey Davy, Penzance (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Birthplace of Sir Humphrey Davy, Penzance)

Background imagePenzance Collection: Designs for The Pirates of Penzance (engraving)

Designs for The Pirates of Penzance (engraving)
559670 Designs for The Pirates of Penzance (engraving) by Sheringham, George (1884-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Designs for The Pirates of Penzance)

Background imagePenzance Collection: Race of Six Life-Boats at Penzance (engraving)

Race of Six Life-Boats at Penzance (engraving)
1620569 Race of Six Life-Boats at Penzance (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Race of Six Life-Boats at Penzance)

Background imagePenzance Collection: A View of Mounts Bay with the North Pier, c. 1892 (panel)

A View of Mounts Bay with the North Pier, c. 1892 (panel)
NOG77668 A View of Mounts Bay with the North Pier, c.1892 (panel) by Garstin, Norman (1847-1926); 25.5x19 cm; Newlyn Art Gallery, Newlyn, Cornwall, UK; Irish, out of copyright

Background imagePenzance Collection: Her Majestys Cruise (engraving)

Her Majestys Cruise (engraving)
1617331 Her Majestys Cruise (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Her Majestys Cruise. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 12 September 1846)

Background imagePenzance Collection: The Richard Lewis Life-Boat landing a Shipwrecked Crew at Penzance (engraving)

The Richard Lewis Life-Boat landing a Shipwrecked Crew at Penzance (engraving)
1610873 The Richard Lewis Life-Boat landing a Shipwrecked Crew at Penzance (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePenzance Collection: A girl looking out to St Michaels Mount, Cornwall, September 1968

A girl looking out to St Michaels Mount, Cornwall, September 1968

Background imagePenzance Collection: Admiral Benbow pub and restaurant, Chapel St, Penzance, Cornwall

Admiral Benbow pub and restaurant, Chapel St, Penzance, Cornwall. The pub is named after the 17th century Admiral John Benbow. September 1968

Background imagePenzance Collection: St Michaels Mount, Cornwall, September 1968

St Michaels Mount, Cornwall, September 1968

Background imagePenzance Collection: Iconic view from Treen cliffs, across the sands of Pedn Vaunder to the Logan Rock

Iconic view from Treen cliffs, across the sands of Pedn Vaunder to the Logan Rock headland, near Penzance, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imagePenzance Collection: An evening view of St. Michaels Mount, one of Cornwalls most iconic landmarks

An evening view of St. Michaels Mount, one of Cornwalls most iconic landmarks, in Marazion, near Penzance, in west Cornwall, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imagePenzance Collection: A dusk view of St. Michaels Mount, one of Cornwall

A dusk view of St. Michaels Mount, one of Cornwalls most iconic landmarks, in Marazion, near Penzance, in west Cornwall, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imagePenzance Collection: The mysterious prehistoric Men-an-Tol ring stone on a frosty morning

The mysterious prehistoric Men-an-Tol ring stone on a frosty morning, in a field near Penzance, in west Cornwall, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imagePenzance Collection: Prehistoric stone circle, Merry Maidens, in a field near Mousehole, near Penzance

Prehistoric stone circle, Merry Maidens, in a field near Mousehole, near Penzance, west Cornwall, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imagePenzance Collection: A sunrise view of the remains of a prehistoric burial chamber, known as Lanyon Quoit

A sunrise view of the remains of a prehistoric burial chamber, known as Lanyon Quoit, near Penzance, west Cornwall, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imagePenzance Collection: Granite blocks in the prehistoric remains of a Neolithic burial chamber, Chun Quoit

Granite blocks in the prehistoric remains of a Neolithic burial chamber, Chun Quoit, near Morvah, near Penzance, in the west of Cornwall, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imagePenzance Collection: Cornwall TR18 2 Map

Cornwall TR18 2 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Cornwall TR18 2

Background imagePenzance Collection: Penzance, 1898. Creator: Unknown

Penzance, 1898. Creator: Unknown
Penzance, 1898. From " Our Own Country, Volume I.". [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, 1898]




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Penzance, a picturesque town nestled in the Cornwall County Road Map, offers breathtaking views and captivating experiences. From the stunning vista over the Minack Theatre to Porthcurno beach near Penzance, West Cornwall, England, nature's beauty is on full display. Travelers can embark on an unforgettable journey aboard the London to Penzance train at Teignmouth, Devon. As it chugs along towards its destination, passengers are treated to scenic vistas that leave them in awe. Stepping off at Penzance Station takes you back in time as you catch a glimpse of its charm from c. 1940. The station stands as a testament to history and serves as a gateway for exploring all that this enchanting region has to offer. As dusk sets in, an aerial view reveals the mesmerizing Saint Michaels Mount and Marazion near Penzance. This ethereal sight leaves visitors spellbound with its mystical allure. Transportation has always played a significant role here; even steam rail motors were once seen approaching Penzance Station around 1915. These relics remind us of the rich heritage ingrained within this town's DNA. Immerse yourself in local traditions by witnessing Maypole dancing in Paul village—a delightful celebration of culture and community spirit that showcases Cornwall's vibrant folklore. Penzance itself is a gem within England's United Kingdom—its European charm evident throughout every street corner and historic landmark. Discover hidden treasures while strolling through its quaint alleys or indulging in delectable local cuisine. Venturing outside of town leads you to Men-an-Tol—an ancient cromlech near Madron—a mysterious stone formation steeped in mythology and wonderment. Its presence adds another layer of intrigue to this already fascinating area. Even travel enthusiasts will appreciate Western Airways' eye-catching timetable cover design—an invitation to explore new horizons from Penzance into uncharted territories beyond imagination.