'ON THIS DAY' FEATURES
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3 Features
Peace and Progress in Penzance (24 July 1865)
Today is the anniversary of the opening of Alexandra Road, opened by and named in honour of Princess Alexandra, consort of the future King Edward VII. Later the Royals will go underground at Botallack but his morning the Princess has a less exciting duty to perform....
King of the Road (9 April 1902)
King Edward VII is driving about Penzance, with fifty cyclists as a vanguard.............
Cornishman World Exclusive Confirmed (17 March 1936)
A few weeks ago the paper really was first with the news, and confirmation has arrived today that the story has legs. For readers of the Cornishman – and only the Cornishman – will know about the imminent marriage plans of the new king, Edward VIII.
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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