'ON THIS DAY' FEATURES
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3 Features
Bravo, Ladies of Penzance (23 November 1899)
There's a war on you know! So the Mayor has set up a new fund for the wives and children of soldiers in South Africa.
Peace, Perfect Peace in Penzance (2 June 1902)
The news came into Penzance from London, yesterday evening – the end of a sleepy Sunday afternoon. When the telegram arrived at the Post Office, the operator said it was better than being handed a five pound note. The news was bound for the Telegraph offices in Chapel Street, and was posted up outside.
The Penwith boys come home again (29 April 1901)
April 1901 and the Penwith boys and their mates from Hayle and Helston are coming home from South Africa........ well nearly, the train is pulling into Bodmin!
Penwith Local History Group
c/o Morrab Library
Morrab Gardens
Penzance, Cornwall
TR18 4DA
Penwith Local History Group
Penzance, Cornwall
Penzance, Cornwall
The Morrab Library showing the new extension.
Photo Glyn Richards
Photo Glyn Richards
This month's featured photograph:
Higher Bal, Levant Mine. Engine house for dual purpose pumping and winding engine. Stonecrop in foreground.
Photography Ted Mole
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Higher Bal, Levant Mine. Engine house for dual purpose pumping and winding engine. Stonecrop in foreground.
Photography Ted Mole
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