Army in Penzance

Alexandra Terrace, marching by the site of the present Boating Pool; definitely around 1914, my grandfather s uniform was just like those fine lads are wearing. Remarkable.

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Compare to this present day photo.

I notice this shows a unit in Slow March (in motion but with arms at side), normally only used to funerals and other solemn ceremonials.

Well, the leading officer is wearing a black arm band; there appears to be something at the gateway that was there. I see a photographer with a cape over his head recording the scene on plate. The procession appears to be coming from Lariggan House? Or maybe not? I seem to remember that there was a picture of a horse drawn hearse outside Alexandra Terrace on here?

I hadn t noticed the arm-band Treeve, that is consistent with the slow-march. I also recall a hearse with military escort posted a while ago and wondered if this might be linked.

Could be [http://picturepenzance.co.uk/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=3040]this pic?[/url]