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Historical Laboratory setting showing Bell jars, Coils and Resistance boxes.

Nanjizel Beach

Two women in 1920's rain gear sitting on cliff near Boscastle

Gurnnard's Head

Port Loe next to Gwennap Head

Gunnard's Head

Image of Kynance Cove

Florence Maud Turner & Choo Choo

Clara Stephenson ee Dennis b 1868 -1944

Reginald Dennis son of Alfred Dennis b 1893

Portrait of three unknown children

Charles Dennis the younger son of Charles Dennis of Perranuthnoe b1860-1922

Two male members of staff at the Telephone Exchange

Postcard of a couple cuddling on a deckchair, with the caption " There will be a tight squeeze here tomorrow but my seat's booked"
It is addressed to Miss L Phillips, Chynall, Buryas Bridge and date stamped Penzance 5.15 PM MY 5 09

It reads as…

Male member of staff working at a computer at the Telephone Exchange

Beryl sitting at a computer, together with two male colleagues

Postcard of Lamorna Cove, addressed to Mrs F Richards (Lottie) Pontlottyn, South Wales.
Date stamped Penzance 7.30PM AP28 11

It reads as follows:
"Tredavoe
Dear Lottie
Sorry not to have answered your P.C. before, glad to know you were well. I…

Staff at the switchboard in Penzance Telephone Exchange. Beryl Richards sitting at her desk with her back to the camera.

Staff at Penzance Telephone Exchange . Beryl Richards is standing third from the left. The room is decorated for Christmas.

Postcard entitled "By Summer Seas, Portcurnow, Cornwall", addressed to Mrs F Richards (Lottie) Pontlottyn, South Wales.
It is date-stamped Penzance MR 8 11.

It reads as follows:
" Tuesday night 9.10 o'clock
Dear Lot and Fred
Hope you are well…