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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 photograph

Acc.no: PEZPH : 1993.43.71


Identification

Item: Buryas Bridge

Description: Buryas Bridge and the Smithy to the far left, near Trereife. An obscured poster on a building to the left dates the photograph to post 1889. It would seem to say that potatoes were to be sent to Bristol on Saturday. 'Bazeley and Sons' is printed on the bottom. A man stands to the left. Wooden barrels and part of an iron fence lie against the wall of the building. In 2013 the A30 passes to the left of this bridge.

Condition: Good - slight discolouration to the left edge of the photograph.


Description

Height: 113mm

Width: 157mm

Material: Photograph


Production

Method: Printed

Date: 1889

Person: Branwell, John

Place: Penlee House


If you are interested in learning more about this item please contact us and reference "PEZPH : 1993.43.71"

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