Penzance Collection

Cornwall County Road Map
A detailed map of the glorious county of Cornwall in England. Derived from high quality Collins Bartholomew map data showing larger villages

View over the Minack Theatre to Porthcurno beach near Penzance, West Cornwall, England, United Kingdom, Europe

London to Penzance train at Teignmouth, Devon
London to Penzance train on the seafront track at Teignmouth, Devon. Date: circa 1960s

Penzance Station, Cornwall, c. 1940
A view of Penzance station, Cornwall, c.1940, showing Castle Class locomotive No. 5024, Carew Castle, sitting at the platform with the town of Penzance visible in the background

Aerial dusk view over Saint Michaels Mount, Marazion, near Penzance, Cornwall, England

Steam rail motor approaching Penzance Station, c. 1915
A view of a steam rail motor approaching Penzance Station, Cornwall, c.1915. Penzance station opened in 1852 and is the terminus of the Cornish Main Line and also the southernmost station in England

Penzance, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Men-an-Tol, a cromlech, near Madron, Penzance, Cornwall, England, UK

Cover design, Western Airways timetable
Cover design, Western Airways summer timetable, showing a map with destinations: Manchester, Birmingham, Swansea, Cardiff, Bristol, Weston, Barnstaple, Newquay and Penzance. 1939

Cincinnati Federal Theatre presents Pirates of Penzance a Gilbert & Sullivan operetta. Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of The Pirates of Penzance at Emery, Walnut & Parkway

Maypole dancing in the village of Paul, Cornwall
Adults and children dancing round a maypole in the village of Paul, near Penzance in Cornwall, with the tower of the parish church on the right. A crowd of people stand watching them

The Great Western Railway service from Penzance
The inaugural trip of the Great Western Railway service from Penzance. The new express service, which shortens the journey by forty minutes

England / Penzance 1950S
Market Jew Street, Penzance, Cornwall, England. The building with Ionic columns is the Market House, with the statue of Sir Humphry Davy, born in Penzance, in front

Old people playing bowls at Penzance in West Cornwall, UK
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Aerial view of St. Michaels Mount, Penzance, Lands End Peninsula, West Penwith, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Late summer evening sunshine on St. Michaels Mount, Marazion near Penzance, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Aerial view of St. Michaels Mount, Penzance, Lands End Peninsula, West Penwith, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Gilbert and Sullivan theatre poster
Poster for the Gilbert and Sullivan production The Pirates of Penzance. W. S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan worked together to create fourteen operas between 1871 and 1896

Market House dating from 1838, Market Jew Street, Penzance, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Mounts Bay fishing boat, Cornwall. Late 1800s / early 1900s
A view of a pilchard boat under full sail in Mounts Bay. Three fishermen can be seen at work. The lugger bears the registration 457.PZ which, according to the Newlyn Archive (2014)

Penzance Lido, late 1930s
A GWR publicity view of the art deco lido, now Jubilee Pool in Penzance, Cornwall, taken in the late 1930s

Newlyn Harbour and Penzance, Cornwall - Painted by artist Frank E Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

GWR Publication, Through the Window, 1927
The GWR tourist guide, Through the Window, was first published in 1924. The guide was a travel companion for passengers on trains between London Paddington and Penzance, Birkenhead and Killarny

The Lobster Pot, Mousehole, Cornwall
The Lobster Pot, Mousehole, Penzance, near Newlyn, Cornwall, England. Date: 1956

Market Jew Street with Davy statue, Penzance, Cornwall
Market Jew Street with Humphry Davy statue, Penzance, Cornwall. The name of the street comes from the Cornish Marghas Yow, meaning Thursday Market. The scientist Humphry Davy was born in Penzance

Penzance Station, Cornwall, 1951
A view of Penzance Station, Cornwall in 1951 with the town shown in the background. A steam locomotive is readying for departure from one of the platforms while porters with their trolleys are busily

The huge beach at Whitesand Bay, at Sennen Cove, with Cape Cornwall in the distance, on the Atlantic coast of west Cornwall, England, United Kingdom, Europe

David Moorcroft, British runner
David Moorcroft (b. 1953), British middle-distance and long-distance runner, signing an autograph at a fun run in Penzance, Cornwall

Penzance - Harbour

Cafe Au Lait
Dahlia flow Cafe Au Lait

Causeway to St. Michaels Mount, Penzance, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Chuck Berry on Stage
Chuck Berry was a founding father of rock & roll music; one of its greatest singers, songwriters and performers, without whom popular music would be very different

Penzance Lifeboat Rescue
The Penzance lifeboat, Richard Lewis, goes out to the North Britain, wrecked in Mounts Bay

Penzance (engraving)
2794308 Penzance (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Penzance. Illustration from Our Own Country (Cassell, c 1870).); © Look and Learn

A race of six lifeboats at Mounts Bay, Penzance, Cornwall. Date: 1867

Penzance, c1910. View from the Sea. Tin and Copper Mines and Pilchard Fisheries. Shipping Trade and Iron Works. Population, 12, 090

Penzance, Cornwall
A steamer approaches the mouth of the harbour at Penzance, Cornwall, viewed from the sea

Old people playing bowls at Penzance in West Cornwall, UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Logan Rock and Treen beach at sunset, St Levan, Treen, Penzance, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom

A rider bringing news of a ship in distress, 1850
3331033 A rider bringing news of a ship in distress, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a rider bringing news of a ship in distress to Penzance. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

James Plaisted Wilde, 1st Baron Penzance, 1816 - 1899
3062092 James Plaisted Wilde, 1st Baron Penzance, 1816 - 1899.; Private Collection; (add.info.: British judge, rose breeder)

Penzance Promenade, 1930s
A GWR Publicity view of Penzance Promenade, Cornwall in the 1930s around the time the lido was constructed. Holidaymakers are strolling along the promenade near the buildings on the seafront in

GWR Double Decker Milnes-Daimler omnibus, Penzance, 1904
A rather crowded double decker bus seen outside Penzance Station in 1904. This bus ran between Marazion, Penzance and Newlyn. A further service was added to St Just and Lands End

Penzance Lido, c. 1935
A GWR publicity view of the art deco lido, now Jubilee Pool in Penzance, with a diver on the high board, c.1935

Mousehole near Penzance, Cornwall, England, UK

St Michaels Mount, Penzance, c. 1950
A GWR publicity view of St Michaels Mount near Penzance in Cornwall, c.1950, showing the castle and mount silhouetted against the sky and several small boats pulled up onto the beach

Promenade Gardens, Penzance, c. 1948
A GWR publicity view of the Promenade Gardens at Penzance, Cornwall in c.1948, showing pristinely kept planted beds and benches with a sea view

A man making stone models from rock, Cornwall. One of the industries of Penzance is making souvenirs for visitors out of serpentine rock. This rock is to be found out at The Lizard

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Penzance, a picturesque town nestled in the Cornwall County Road Map, offers breathtaking views and captivating experiences. From the stunning vista over the Minack Theatre to Porthcurno beach near Penzance, West Cornwall, England, nature's beauty is on full display. Travelers can embark on an unforgettable journey aboard the London to Penzance train at Teignmouth, Devon. As it chugs along towards its destination, passengers are treated to scenic vistas that leave them in awe. Stepping off at Penzance Station takes you back in time as you catch a glimpse of its charm from c. 1940. The station stands as a testament to history and serves as a gateway for exploring all that this enchanting region has to offer. As dusk sets in, an aerial view reveals the mesmerizing Saint Michaels Mount and Marazion near Penzance. This ethereal sight leaves visitors spellbound with its mystical allure. Transportation has always played a significant role here; even steam rail motors were once seen approaching Penzance Station around 1915. These relics remind us of the rich heritage ingrained within this town's DNA. Immerse yourself in local traditions by witnessing Maypole dancing in Paul village—a delightful celebration of culture and community spirit that showcases Cornwall's vibrant folklore. Penzance itself is a gem within England's United Kingdom—its European charm evident throughout every street corner and historic landmark. Discover hidden treasures while strolling through its quaint alleys or indulging in delectable local cuisine. Venturing outside of town leads you to Men-an-Tol—an ancient cromlech near Madron—a mysterious stone formation steeped in mythology and wonderment. Its presence adds another layer of intrigue to this already fascinating area. Even travel enthusiasts will appreciate Western Airways' eye-catching timetable cover design—an invitation to explore new horizons from Penzance into uncharted territories beyond imagination.