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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 : 2002.61


Identification

Item: Loading flowers, probably daffodils in bloom, from a covered horse drawn wagon onto a ventilated, largely wooden goods train bound for the Birmingham markets.

Description: An unusual view of this location, the junction of the old Penzance Railway Station with the goods sheds on the far side of the track. The crates probably contained daffodils in full bloom from the Isles of Scilly and were returned for re-use. The covered wagon is advertising Lifebuoy and Sunlight soap so is not presumably a G.W.R. vehicle. There are twelve men in the picture, one unloading, seven in full G.W.R. uniform and two in shirt sleeves with waistcoats and bowler hats. Mr Craze Mr Stevenson and Mr Thomas would be waiting for the Scilly flowers to arrive at (sic) Penzance.

Condition: Good


Description

Height: 150 mm

Width: 200 mm

Material: Paper


Production

Method: Printed

Date: 1883

Place: Penzance


Category: Photography

If you are interested in learning more about this item please contact us and reference "PEZPH : 2002.61"

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