Polkerris, 1888
Photo ref: 21261
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Photo ref: 21261
Photo of Polkerris, 1888

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The old pilchard-curing cellar, or 'palace', beside the shore in the foreground was one of the largest in Cornwall. However, by the time of this early photograph the harbour seems already deserted by the fishing fleet, perhaps in favour of Mevagissey on the far side of the bay.

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