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Built in 1865, as the home of the Branwell family. Penlee House is home to many paintings by members of the Newlyn School. It is also home to the Penzance Natural History and Antiquarian Society collection.

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B/w print

Acc.no: PEZPH : 1989.561


Identification

Item: James and John Burt's Harbourside Premises near the Abbey Slip

Description: This is a photograph depicting James and John Burt's Harbourside Premises near the Abbey Slip. It was taken prior to the construction of the Wharf Road, Penzance. The building the company was situated in may be the Old Bath House. The building towards the south west appears to be an old lime kiln. The two brothers were living with their parents in 16 St Clare Street in 1861 but were not in the 1871 census but appeared in the 1881 census in America. Their board read that they were ship and general, smithery, block and mast maker, ship boat and builder.

Condition: Good


Description

Height: Mm

Width: Mm

Material: Photograph


Production

Method: Printed

Date: 1878

Person: Gibson


If you are interested in learning more about this item please contact us and reference "PEZPH : 1989.561"

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