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Penzance Collection (#4)

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

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]

Background imagePenzance Collection: Blue shark (Prionace glauca) near the surface of the English Channel

Blue shark (Prionace glauca) near the surface of the English Channel. Penzance, Cornwall, England, British Isles. North East Atlantic Ocean, August

Background imagePenzance Collection: Blue shark (Prionace glauca) as it cruises beneath the surface of the English Channel

Blue shark (Prionace glauca) as it cruises beneath the surface of the English Channel. Penzance, Cornwall, England, British Isles. North East Atlantic Ocean, August

Background imagePenzance Collection: Penzance - The Esplanade, 1895

Penzance - The Esplanade, 1895. From Round the Coast. [George Newnes Limited, London, 1895]

Background imagePenzance Collection: Penzance, c20th century. Artist: Ernest Procter

Penzance, c20th century. Artist: Ernest Procter
Penzance, c20th century. From The Studio Volume 110 by Ralph Nevill. [The Offices of the Studio, London, 1935]

Background imagePenzance Collection: Esplanade, Penzance, Cornwall, late 19th or early 20th century

Esplanade, Penzance, Cornwall, late 19th or early 20th century. Artist: Church Army Lantern Department
Esplanade, Penzance, Cornwall, late 19th or early 20th century. Lantern slide

Background imagePenzance Collection: The harbour, Penzance, Cornwall, late 19th or early 20th century

The harbour, Penzance, Cornwall, late 19th or early 20th century. Artist: Church Army Lantern Department
The harbour, Penzance, Cornwall, late 19th or early 20th century. Lantern slide

Background imagePenzance Collection: Mother taking children to school in pony and trap, Cornwall

Mother taking children to school in pony and trap, Cornwall
Mother taking her two children to school in a pony and trap at Madron, near Penzance, Cornwall. Date: circa 1960s

Background imagePenzance Collection: View of Penzance Station from the Eastern Promenade, c. 1910

View of Penzance Station from the Eastern Promenade, c. 1910
A view of Penzance Station in Cornwall from the Eastern Promenade, c.1910. There is a hive of activity on the platforms and on the promenade, with passengers

Background imagePenzance Collection: Penzance Station, Cornwall, c. 1960

Penzance Station, Cornwall, c. 1960
A view of Penzance Station, Cornwall, c.1960, showing the platforms covered by a metal frame roof and a number of passengers awaiting their service

Background imagePenzance Collection: Penzance Station, Cornwall, c. 1970

Penzance Station, Cornwall, c. 1970
A view of Penzance station, Cornwall, c.1970, showing an intercity sleeper car sitting at the platform. Passengers are making their way along platforms 1 and 2

Background imagePenzance Collection: Penzance Station, Cornwall, c. 1960

Penzance Station, Cornwall, c. 1960
A view of Penzance station, Cornwall in c.1960, showing the Warship diesel locomotive No.D604, Cossack, sitting alongside Castle Class locomotive, No.7006, Lydford Castle

Background imagePenzance Collection: Jean Shrimpton in Penzance, Cornwall

Jean Shrimpton in Penzance, Cornwall
Jean Shrimpton (b 1942), nicknamed The Shrimp, fashion model and actress of the 1960s, an icon of Swinging London. Seen here at the age of 44 in a hotel in Penzance, Cornwall

Background imagePenzance Collection: MBR00422014

MBR00422014
A passing shower and a rainbow at St Michael's Mount in Cornwall

Background imagePenzance Collection: CBN0261816

CBN0261816
Sunrise at St Michael's Mount near Penzance in West Cornwall

Background imagePenzance Collection: GSL0321734

GSL0321734
A spectacular view of St Michaels mount from Tremenheere Sculpture Gardens in Cornwall

Background imagePenzance Collection: Cornwall Trereife Avenue Penzance A. L Coke British

Cornwall Trereife Avenue Penzance A. L Coke British
Cornwall. Trereife Avenue, near Penzance; A.L. Coke (British, active 1860s); 1860s; Albumen silver print

Background imagePenzance Collection: Penzance, Cornwall, England In The Late 19Th Century. From Our Own Country Published 1898

Penzance, Cornwall, England In The Late 19Th Century. From Our Own Country Published 1898

Background imagePenzance Collection: Gathering Daffodils, Penzance, Cornwall, c. 1927

Gathering Daffodils, Penzance, Cornwall, c. 1927
A GWR publicity view of a women harvesting daffodils for sale near Penzance in Cornwall, c.1927. She is wearing a traditional outfit for gathering the flowers

Background imagePenzance Collection: Picture No. 11993244

Picture No. 11993244
Penzance - Storm Waves Breaking - Cornwall - UK Date:

Background imagePenzance Collection: Picture No. 11981454

Picture No. 11981454
Storm in Penzance - Cornwall - UK Date:

Background imagePenzance Collection: Penlee lifeboat, Mabel Alice, off Penzance, Cornwall

Penlee lifeboat, Mabel Alice, off Penzance, Cornwall
Penlee lifeboat, Mabel Alice, travelling at speed off the coast of Penzance, Cornwall. Date: circa 1980s

Background imagePenzance Collection: Scene at the Festival of Fools, Penzance, Cornwall

Scene at the Festival of Fools, Penzance, Cornwall -- a violinist named Wilfred entertains three small children. Date: circa 1970s

Background imagePenzance Collection: Children and tutor from Penzance Gym Club, Cornwall

Children and tutor from Penzance Gym Club, Cornwall
Children and tutor from the Penzance Gym Club, Cornwall, performing a street dance scene from the TV programme Fame. circa 1980s

Background imagePenzance Collection: Small boat dressed with flags

Small boat dressed with flags
Small boat near the coast, dressed with flags -- possibly a Penzance fishing boat. circa 1900s

Background imagePenzance Collection: Actors performing, Minack Theatre, Penzance, Cornwall

Actors performing, Minack Theatre, Penzance, Cornwall
Actors performing to an audience at the open air Minack Theatre, Porthcurno, Penzance, Cornwall. The production was The Yeomen of the Guard by Gilbert and Sullivan. Date: circa 1970s

Background imagePenzance Collection: St Michaels Mount, Cornwall

St Michaels Mount, Cornwall
St Michaels Mount, near Penzance, Cornwall, England. Date: 1910s

Background imagePenzance Collection: Medieval flagellants praying for protection against the plague

Medieval flagellants praying for protection against the plague
Medieval Flagellants, practitioners of an extreme form of mortification of their own flesh by whipping it with various instruments

Background imagePenzance Collection: Christmas decorations and bank, Penzance, Cornwall

Christmas decorations and bank, Penzance, Cornwall
Christmas decorations looking nice in the twilight in Penzance, Cornwall, with a neoclassical Lloyds Bank building on the left. Date: circa 1980s

Background imagePenzance Collection: Sailmaker at work, Penzance, Cornwall

Sailmaker at work, Penzance, Cornwall
An elderly sailmaker (Arthur Willoughby), working in the traditional way in Penzance, Cornwall. circa early 1980s

Background imagePenzance Collection: David Moorcroft, British runner, in Cornwall

David Moorcroft, British runner, in Cornwall
David Moorcroft (b.1953), British middle-distance and long-distance runner, signing autographs at a fun run in Penzance, Cornwall. Date: circa 1970s

Background imagePenzance Collection: Five views of Penzance, Cornwall

Five views of Penzance, Cornwall
Five views of Penzance, west Cornwall -- St Michaels Mount, Kynance Cove, Lands End, Market in Jew Street, view from Newlyn. Date: circa 1920

Background imagePenzance Collection: Central Promenade, Penzance, Cornwall

Central Promenade, Penzance, Cornwall
Central Promenade, Penzance, west Cornwall. Date: circa 1930

Background imagePenzance Collection: Caricature of the composer Sir Arthur Sullivan

Caricature of the composer Sir Arthur Sullivan
Caricature of Sir Arthur Sullivan, English composer of operettas with the librettist Ws Gilbert, as well as other works. One of the Parents of the Pirates (referring to the Pirates of Penzance)

Background imagePenzance Collection: James Plaisted Wilde

James Plaisted Wilde
JAMES PLAISTED WILDE 1st BARON of PENZANCE British Judge Date: 1816 - 1899

Background imagePenzance Collection: Penzance / Cornwall 1908

Penzance / Cornwall 1908
Penzance, Cornwall Date: 1908

Background imagePenzance Collection: Penzance / Wilde / Col Lith

Penzance / Wilde / Col Lith
JAMES PLAISTED WILDE 1st BARON of PENZANCE Judge Date: 1816 - 1899

Background imagePenzance Collection: Penzance, Judge (Photo)

Penzance, Judge (Photo)
JAMES PLAISTED WILDE, lord PENZANCE judge Date: 1816 - 1899

Background imagePenzance Collection: Sir H Davy / Penzance

Sir H Davy / Penzance
SIR HUMPHRY DAVY Scientists birthplace in Penzance, Cornwall Date: 1778 - 1829

Background imagePenzance Collection: The Egyptian House, Penzance, Cornwall

The Egyptian House, Penzance, Cornwall
The Egyptian House in Penzance, Cornwall, a Grade I listed building in Egyptian Revival style, dating from the early 19th century. Date: circa 1970s




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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.