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China Clay
Chin Clay spoil. The image shows a track with a winding gear at the top. A man can be seen and also a small building set into the clay.
Man in Uniform
Man in Uniform. The crest on his hat shows an anchor and there is a star on his right sleeve. He was probably a seaman.
Working Party
Workers of various ages standing together, two are sitting. The man on the right sitting, is holding a dog whist the man standing on the right has a dog at his feet. Another dog sits at the left of the image.
Sailing Ship
This image shows large sailing ship which appears to be aground. There are a large party of people on board who are in the process of disembarking. The ship is flying flags but the purpose of this is unknown.
Working party
A group of workers who were likely employed in Mining or Clay production.
Clay Country
Clay Country showing China Clay heaps in the background.Middle ground shows the driers. A man stands in the foreground.
Farmyard Scene
Farmer tending to his pig which could be a sow. In the background stands a Greenhouse.
House Maids
Two House Maids standing in a garden setting. One holds a jug whilst the other holds a tray with a glass of possibly water.
Double image Penzance Harbour and Early Motor Car
Top image Nets drying in Penzance Harbour
Bottom Image catalogued as "Union Hotel, 1st Motor Car in Penzance"
Bottom Image catalogued as "Union Hotel, 1st Motor Car in Penzance"
Farmyard scene
Farm Worker holding the reins of a horse with a young foal standing alongside.
Pig in Farmyard
Female pig in Farmyard
Group of three men.
This image shows three men all wearing a white uniform.The two who are standing have similar neck attire. The man who is sitting has one of a different design. All three have watch chains.
House Maids
The image shows two House Maids sitting in a garden. Part of a large house can be seen ins the background.
The maid on the left has some knitting in her hands whilst the maid on the right is holding a book.
The maid on the left has some knitting in her hands whilst the maid on the right is holding a book.
Wreck of "Paris", at Coverack May 21st 1899.
The Paris left Southampton on 20 May 1899 with 380 passengers and 372 crew and collected a further 50 passengers from Cherbourg, then making passage to New York. The ship diverted to Eddystone and Lizard Lighthouses to get a navigational fix.…
Wreck of "Paris", at Coverack on May 21st 1899.
The Paris left Southampton on 20 May 1899 with 380 passengers and 372 crew and collected a further 50 passengers from Cherbourg, then making passage to New York. The ship diverted to Eddystone and Lizard Lighthouses to get a navigational fix.…
Wreck of "Ornais II"
Caption on image " Wreck of SS Ornais II ashore at Perran"
Omer Denise, wrecked at Coverack, September 19th 1931
The Belgian motor trawler Omer Denise went ashore on the opposite side of the Coverack Bay, at Perprean Cove. She was found next morning, stern first on the rocks, abandoned but with her engine still running. She broke up where she lay and her crew…
Wreck of "Mina Cantiquin"
Group of men, including two policemen, watching wreck of Spanish coaster wrecked at Black Head Rock later drifted to Lowland Point, near Coverack, The Lizard
According to Spanish newspaper report (6th November 1951 - Google translation) " The…
According to Spanish newspaper report (6th November 1951 - Google translation) " The…
Wreck of "Mina Cantiquin"
Group of men, including two policemen, watching wreck of Spanish coaster wrecked at Black Head Rock later drifted to Lowland Point, near Coverack, The Lizard
According to Spanish newspaper report (6th November 1951 - Google translation) " The…
According to Spanish newspaper report (6th November 1951 - Google translation) " The…