Penzance

Photographs taken 2006 to 2013

Penzance is easy to reach, being at the end of the London to Penzance railway line. The town makes for an interesting holiday rail trip in Cornwall, and the station is near both harbour and town on the seafront. The ferry service to the Isles of Scilly runs from here, and there used to be a heliport here as well, but sadly no more. It is now a Sainsbury's.

The town has an interesting history, and prospered from the 16th century on, having taken over from the nearby Marazion with its new markets and harbour. Chapel Street is well worth a visit.

Market Jew Street and the Market hall in Penzance, with the statue of Humphrey Davy - Penzance's own,
born here in 1778, and a famous chemist and inventor of the Miners' Safety Lamp.

The famous Admiral Benbow pub in Chapel Street in Penzance

The Dolphin Tavern near the harbour in Penzance

Penzance Promenade looking towards Newlyn

The Gry Maritha returning from the Isles of Scilly

Gry Maritha in Penzance Harbour

There is a fairly eclectic collection of boats enjoying their retirement or being restored
in the inner harbour, or just laid up or visiting for a while!

Jonathan Livingston on a visit to Penzance - and a very un-amused Humphrey Davy!

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