Penzance Collection (#5)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

Penzance / Cornwall 1908
Penzance, Cornwall Date: 1908

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

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

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

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

Crying the Neck at Gulval, Cornwall
A man in the village of Gulval near Penzance, Cornwall, in September 1984, following the harvest tradition of Crying the Neck

Stationery, Bunt & Sons, Penzance, Cornwall
Stationery, Bunt & Sons, Alverton Street, Penzance, Cornwall, also St Mary s, Scilly Isles, with an advertisement for Miers Box Calf Finest Leather Boots. circa 1900

Lanyon Quoit, near Morvah, Penzance, Cornwall
Lanyon Quoit, an ancient dolmen near Morvah, Penzance, Cornwall, at sunset. Date: circa 1970s

Open air swimming pool, Penzance, Cornwall
Open air swimming pool, with a separate pool for children, Penzance, Cornwall. Date: circa 1950s

Chun Quoit, near Pendeen and Morvah, Penzance, Cornwall. Date: circa 1970s

Man reporting boat in trouble, Penzance, Cornwall
A man on horseback, reporting a boat in trouble during a storm, Penzance, Cornwall. Date: circa 1870s

Boy on Lanyon Quoit, near Morvah, Penzance, Cornwall
Boy standing on top of Lanyon Quoit, an ancient dolmen near Morvah, Penzance, Cornwall. Date: circa 1970s

Fishing boats in Newlyn Harbour, Cornwall
Fishing boats alongside the quay in Newlyn Harbour, Cornwall, with the Twilight from Penzance in the foreground. 1956

Deliveries at Wolf Rock Lighthouse, Lands End, Cornwall
Deliveries at Wolf Rock Lighthouse, Lands End, Sennen, near Penzance, Cornwall, England. Date: 1890s

Bond Car Vintage / Classic, Lands End, Penzance, England
Bond Car Vintage/Classic, Lands End, Penzance, Cornwall, England. London North West registration. Date: 1950s

The Harbour, Newlyn, Cornwall
The Harbour, Newlyn, near Penzance, Cornwall, England. Date: 1920s

Penwith House, Lands End, Cornwall
Penwith House, Lands End, Penzance, Cornwall, England. Showing the Lands End Restaurant Date: 1900s

First & Last Inn in England, Lands End, Cornwall
First & Last Inn in England, Lands End, Penzance, Cornwall, England. Date: 1920s

The Promenade, Penzance, Cornwall, England. Date: 1920s

Kiegwin Place, Mousehole, Cornwall
Kiegwin Place, Mousehole, near Penzance, Cornwall, England. Date: 1958

General View, Mousehole, Cornwall
General View, Mousehole, Penzance, Cornwall, England. Date: 1956

Longships Lighthouse, Lands End, Cornwall
Longships Lighthouse, Lands End, Penzance, Cornwall, England. Date: 1900s

First & Last House in England, Lands End, Cornwall
First & Last House in England, Lands End, Penzance, Cornwall, England. Date: 1920s

The Wolf Rock Lighthouse, Lands End, Cornwall
The Wolf Rock Lighthouse, Lands End, Penzance, Cornwall, England. Date: 1910s

Duncan Goodhew, British Olympic swimmer
Duncan Goodhew (b. 1957), British Olympic swimmer, seen here giving a demonstration to young swimmers at the St Clare Swimming Pool, Penzance, Cornwall

Janet Fookes MP launching yacht, Penzance, Cornwall
Janet Fookes (now Baroness Fookes, b. 1936), Conservative MP, launching a boat at Penzance, Cornwall Date: circa 1970s

Sir William Schwenk Gilbert - English parodist & librettist
Sir William Schwenk Gilbert (1836-1911), English parodist and librettist. Gilbert wrote Christmas burlesque and humorous poetry

Lord Penzance, Judge
JAMES PLAISTED WILDE, first baron PENZANCE judge Date: 1816 - 1899

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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.