Water carrier, Newlyn Harbour, Penzance, Cornwall

Water carrier, Newlyn Harbour, Penzance, Cornwall

Photograph taken 1907 © Reproduced by permission of Historic England Archive ref: aa97/05334

The coastguard and others collect water in pails from a water carrier on Newlyn harbour. Fishing boats are moored behind them.

Location

Cornwall Newlyn

Period

Edwardian (1902 - 1913)

Themes

The annual Eton boating regatta on the River Thames at Windsor, with the castle buildings on the hillside in the background. The event was instituted to commemorate a visit of George III (1760-1820) and held on his birthday, 4th June.

Transport - Water

Tags

people men women work children boy girl clothing water boat ship fishing harbour edwardian (1902 - 1913)