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PEZPH : 1991.511
Social History

Advertising calendar in large envelope

print of painting of the Wherry Mine by Denys Law, whose signature is in the bottom right-hand corner. Attached to the bottom of the print is a small hanging paper calendar for 1962. The colour print is mounted upon a thick piece if board. St Michael's Mount can be seen to the right with Wherrytown mine in front of it and there is a pictorial layout of the buildings along this edge of Penzance. Battery rocks can also be identified. On the reverse side is a printed description of the history of Wherry mine and above : 'With the Compliments of the Holman Bros. Ltd., Camborne.'. with it's logo.

PEZPH : 1995.13.1-2
Social History

Advertising leaflet for The Trinity House Lighthouse Centre

advertising leaflet for The Trinity House Lighthouse Centre with seven illustrations, two maps,

PEZPH : 1993.16
Social History

Advertising pamphlet

pamphlet on 'How to Advertise in 'Holiday Haunts' ', the official guide of the GWR.

PEZPH : 1987.28
Social History

Advertising poster

Advertisement by "PENZANCE AND ST.JUST TURNPIKE ROADS" for issuing mortgages.

PEZPH : 1975.65
Social History

Advertising sign

advertising sign

PEZPH : 1995.1
Social History

Advertising sign

Advertising sign

PEZPH : 1995.2
Social History

Adverts from Western Morning News

air sea exercise "Verity"

PEZPH : 1989.766
Social History

A holiday guide to Penzance 1937-38,

Tourist guide to Penzance

PEZPH : 1990.816
Social History

Airmail letter to the servicemen in the Gulf War from the Mayor of Penzance Cllr B J Speigelhalter

airmail letter to the servicemen in the Gulf War from the Mayor of Penzance Cllr B J Speigelhalter. On behalf of the Parish of Penzance, he informs them that they are thinking of them, offering prayers for their safe return, and are willing to give assistance to their loved ones in the South West while they are away. Dated 27th February 1991, the letter holds the Penzance Borough coat of arms and telephone number. On the reverse side are the typed sender's address of the Mayor of Penzance and a space for the serviceman's address. Black type with blue Royal Mail and airmail icons, on a blue airmail envelope.

PEZPH : 1991.128
Social History

Air Raid Precautions warden's uniform

blue serge trousers, as worn during World War Two. Trousers are issued by Civil Defence and made by S Simpson Ltd, 1952 (?). Label reads ' Size 16, height 5'9-5'10, waist 39"-41", seat 43"-45", leg seam 43"-45". Button fly, button fastened,, belt loops, leg pockets, large on left, narrow on right (for torch), back pocket.

PEZPH : 2000.1.1-2
Social History

Air raid precaution tin whistle

tin whistle with brown leather thong. Has maker's name on front - 'J. Hudson and Co., Barr St., Hockley, Birmingham. Also has the letters 'A.R.P' above makers name.

PEZPH : 1996.80
Social History

Alderman's robe

Black robe with velvet detailing, worn by the Aldermen for the Borough of Penzance. The robe was worn over normal attire and had half-length sleeves.

PEZPH : 1997.46
Social History

Alderman's robe

Black robe with velvet detailing, worn by the Aldermen for the Borough of Penzance. The robe was worn over normal attire.

PEZPH : 1997.47
Social History

Alderman's robe

Black baize robe with cord tie, worn by the Aldermen for the Borough of Penzance. The robe was worn over normal attire.

PEZPH : 1997.48
Social History

Aldermans hat

PEZPH : 1991.1193
Social History

Ale muller

conical with loop riveted handle with pouring lip

PEZPH : 1990.1911
Social History

A list of the Mayors of Penzance from 1614 to 1973

a list of the Mayors of Penzance from 1614 to 1973. Two pages, printed on three sides and attached to each other with three staples, black type, listed in chronological order. The staples were in different positions at an earlier date, but these have been removed and replaced. A separate piece of newer paper has been glued to the last column, adding a number of later Mayors from 1951 to 1973. There is a note giving information about the Local Government Act 1972, in which the Borough of Penzance ceased to exist after 31st March 1974. An address is handwritten in pencil on the back : 'Mes Gallagher / Tregonna / ? / Caharrack / Redruth'

PEZPH : 1991.1034
Social History