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'Our Lizzy PZ109 a 1st class lugger of 51 foot and 26 tons owned by Richard Worth was rammed by the Water Lily PZ146 a 1st class lugger of 38.6 foot and 18 tons owned by Richard Nicholls and Alex Bond. Our Lizzy sank off Penlee Point at 0300 hours…

PZ123 Mayon Castle and crew in Newlyn.

DUPLICATE. SEE FISH8.004.

PZ 87 Rosebud fishing vessel in Newlyn harbour. This fishing boat was at the centre of the attempt by Newlyn villagers to save their condemned properties in the 1930's. Built in 1919.
On 19th October 1937 the Rosebud left Newlyn for Westminster and…

Albert Martin's Hoopla at Penzance Fair in 1978, with David Rowland and Arthur James's Big Wheel. Hoopla signs read 'Score under 30 with 3 Separate Numbers to Win', 'One Win Any Prize', '20p' and 'Gold Plated Ingots Here'.

John Hart pictured standing in front of Dave Rowland's Hoopla at Penzance Fair in 1978.

The PZ Gallery, Coinage Street, Penzance, was housed in the former Taylors Garage. Built in 1938 the art deco building was demolished in 2025 to make way for a housing development. Charlie Roff (1952-2017) an internationally renowned photographer…

From Wikipedia: Penzance station was opened in 1852, but had major redevelopment in 1876. The new rock-faced granite building was designed by William Lancaster Owen.

Quaker Meeting House Marazion

Quarry cottage situated below the Mousehole Road. Just above the seaplane base on the foreshore below. South Pier and lighthouse.
Sailing vessels believed to be French fishing boats anchored in Gwavas lake.

PREVREF 1546 & 1547 duplicate photos

PREVREF 1539 & 1553 duplicate photos

Quay Steamer Glen Mary or Gwen. Porthoustock.
Built 1921

One of the last fairs on Penzance quayside probably as part of the St John's Eve and St Peter's Eve midsummer celebrations now known as 'Golowan' in Penzance. This is a poor copy of the photo STRT 8.007 held elsewhere in our collections.

Quay Street Penzance. Dock Inn, St Marys Church and old post office.

The bottom of Quay Street leading up .
The Dolphin In is on the Left and St Mary's Church is centre with the Trinity House building on the right.

Queen Elizabeth II examining lobsters

Prince Philip looking on at a lobster.