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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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Sepia albumen print

Acc.no: PEZPH : 2016.50.1210


Identification

Item: Trevose Head Lighthouse, near Padstow, Cornwall.

Description: A view of the headland on the Atlantic coast of Cornwall, about 5 miles west of Padstow. The lighthouse is positioned on the NW side of the headland. It was built and first lit in 1847. Initially there was an upper and lower light, but the latter was no longer used after 1882. It was automated in 1995. Height of the tower is 27m. Height of light above a mean high water is 62m and the range of light is 21nm. It was electrified in 1974. The Celtic name for Trevose is 'Penn Trenfos' (Farm of the wall's headland). On the west side, there is an area awaiting classification as a promontory fort. Source: Wikipedia and Trinity House (www. trinityhouse.co.uk)

Condition: Good


Description

Material: Photographic paper


Production

Method: Printed


Category: Photography

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