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Portrait Nigel Brockman mechanic on the Solomon Brown lost in the Penlee Lifeboat disaster 19.12.1981.

Written on the back by Serena Wadham:
"Nicholas Williams (?) after rehearsing his own composition 'Divertimento' at Wigmore Hall with Wells Cathedral School Orchestra"

Written on the back by Serena Wadham:
"Nicholas Williams (?) conducting his own piece with Wells Cathedral School Orchestra at Wigmore Hall".

Composer Nicholas Maw with child

Composer Nicholas Maw possibly with family members

Composer Nicholas Maw

SS Blue Jacket ran around at longships.
Following account taken from Penwith Local History GroupThe last cargo of the long passage – railway sleepers from Danzig – is safely landed at Plymouth. It should be an easy trip for the Blue Jacket, round…

Describes the invitation for applications from the Trustees of the Derek and Jeanne Nature Trust, for the first annual literary and artistic bursary.

Quote from the article: "The bursary is in memory of the two authors whose books about their…

The Huers (watchers) Hut, which was an observation post for the watcher to spot the Pilchard schoals close to shore during the hey day of the Pilchard fishing industry in Cornwall

Overview

View of beach and cliffs at Newquay with harbour in the distance

Two scenic photographs. The top one is cliffs and sea (around Newquay?) and the bottom one is beach and coastline at Newquay.

Newquay lifeboat being hauled on Lifeboat Day.

Early image of Newquay Island:Purpose: The bridge was built to provide access to a summer house on the island, with some reports suggesting it was commissioned by Victorian novelist Hall Caine.
Construction: The original design featured lattice…