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A typical Cornish mine scene of the 1880s. Pictured here is Carn Galver Mine, situated between Rosemergy and Porthmeor on the Land's End-to-St Ives coastal road. Remains of these buildings can still be seen near the Count House (administrative…

On reverse: I remember a battery of boilers for this engine. No indication of location.

Punch and Judy: One of the earliest road shows and still a firm favourite with children. Here Mum waits with sandwiches whilst the fascinated youngsters are enchanted by Dan Bishop's show on the beach at Sennen Cove near Land's End.

PZ123 Mayon Castle and crew in Newlyn.

DUPLICATE. SEE FISH8.004.

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.

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.

PREVREF 1546 & 1547 duplicate photos

PREVREF 1539 & 1553 duplicate photos

Queen Elizabeth II examining lobsters

Prince Philip looking on at a lobster.

THE QUEEN AND PRINCE PHILIP EXAMINING FISH WATCHED BY LADIES.