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Found 2003 objects in the category Social History
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poster in the 'signpost' range, local information service, Countryside Commission and West Cornwall Experience
PEZPH : 1996.65
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Dish, souvenir ware china
scallop shell dish, possibly ashtray, Penzance crest, turquoise background, yellow surround sticker reads 2721 5220
PEZPH : 1998.148
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Dish, souvenir ware china
dish, fluted edges, Penzance crest, turquoise bachground, yellow surround, sticker reads 3740 5710
PEZPH : 1998.116
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Dish, souvenir ware china
cog shaped dish with six inverted curves, Penzance crest, red background, blue surround, sticker reads Doug Jess jan.75 92/1 written on base
PEZPH : 1998.64
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Display chest
wooden chest with six glass-covered drawers containing shells. The drawers become progressively deeper from top to bottom.
PEZPH : 1984.73
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Distress flare
flare for signalling to other vessels when in distress. (Spent)
PEZPH : 2000.78
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Diver's helmet
Brass and steel diver's helmet, made by Augustus Sieble of London. This was worn by Omar Pascoe and other divers before him. They were employed by the Borough of Penzance to maintain the harbour walls and gates to the inner harbour. Penlee House also has the rubber and canvas suit, used with the helmet, in its collection.
PEZPH : 1989.23.1
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Dividend warrant
a dividend warrant appertaining to the Batten Carne and Carne Banking Company Limited.
PEZPH : 1987.48.1-2
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Diving air pump
Diving air pump in large green box with two removable turning handles. This was used by Omar Pascoe and other divers before him. They were employed by the Borough of Penzance to maintain the harbour walls and gates to the inner harbour. Penlee House also has the canvas suit and brass helmet, used with the suit, in its collection.
PEZPH : 1989.23.3
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Diving suit
Canvas and rubber diving suit. This was worn by Omar Pascoe and other divers before him. They were employed by the Borough of Penzance to maintain the harbour walls and gates to the inner harbour. Penlee House also has the helmet, used with the suit, in its collection.
PEZPH : 1989.23.2
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Document
Handwritten notes about a flood at Marine Terrace, Penzance, on a single sheet of paper. Dated 15th February 1883
PEZPH : 2000.9
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Document
Advertisment for Hayward's paint stick for branding cattle, sheep, pigs
PEZPH : 1994.25
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Document
presented to John Peak by Bible Christian Sunday School, Penzance
PEZPH : 1994.24
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Document
Form of thanks giving and prayer on fifty year completion of reign by Queen Victoria.
PEZPH : 1987.162
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Document
prize essays of impressions of pupils after the conferring of the honorary freedom of the Borough of Penzance
PEZPH : 1987.148.1-2
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Document
Four page booklet detailing the order of service, including hymns, for the Borough of Penzance's local government centenary celebrations at St John's Church, Penzance on Sunday 17th November 1935 at 11pm. Has brown paper cover and the Penzance Borough insignia.
PEZPH : 1987.111
Social History
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