St. Michael's Mount, Marazion, Cornwall. September 1982

The famous St. Michael's Mount, seat of Lord St. Levan, viewed from near the former Marazion Station.

St Michael's Mount Tramway, Marazion, Cornwall - October 27, 1988

The tram The 2ft 6 inch gauge St Michael's Mount Tramway runs from near the harbour up to the castle which dominates the tidal island of St Michael's Mount, in Cornwall. The tramway was built circa 1900 by the castle's owner - Lord St Levan - to haul supplies ranging from building materials to groceries up to the castle and carry waste downhill. It has never operated a passenger service though modification for passenger carrying was considered in the 1930s The single track tramway originally ran from the quayside, but some years ago it was cut back to start from a short, level, enclosed loading area. At the castle end of this loading area the line enters a tunnel and begins its ascent which is entirely in tunnel. Most of the tunnel was built using the cut and cover method, with just the uppermost few yards being bored through granite. The tunnel is generally about 5 feet (1.5 m) wide and 7 feet (2.1 m) high, except for the section through granite which is about 6 feet (1.8 m) high. The line is level only at the loading areas at its ends. In between it runs on slopes ranging from 1 in 14 (7.14 %) near the foot to 1 in 1.9 (52.6%) for the last 40 yards (37 m), giving a total rise of 173 feet (53 m), emerging near the castle's kitchens. Various winding engines have been used over the years it is currently believed to be operated bt a Crompton Parkingson electric motor.

St Michael's Mount Tramway, Marazion, Cornwall - October 27, 1988

The tram The 2ft 6 inch gauge St Michael's Mount Tramway runs from near the harbour up to the castle which dominates the tidal island of St Michael's Mount, in Cornwall. The tramway was built circa 1900 by the castle's owner - Lord St Levan - to haul supplies ranging from building materials to groceries up to the castle and carry waste downhill. It has never operated a passenger service though modification for passenger carrying was considered in the 1930s The single track tramway originally ran from the quayside, but some years ago it was cut back to start from a short, level, enclosed loading area. At the castle end of this loading area the line enters a tunnel and begins its ascent which is entirely in tunnel. Most of the tunnel was built using the cut and cover method, with just the uppermost few yards being bored through granite. The tunnel is generally about 5 feet (1.5 m) wide and 7 feet (2.1 m) high, except for the section through granite which is about 6 feet (1.8 m) high. The line is level only at the loading areas at its ends. In between it runs on slopes ranging from 1 in 14 (7.14 %) near the foot to 1 in 1.9 (52.6%) for the last 40 yards (37 m), giving a total rise of 173 feet (53 m), emerging near the castle's kitchens. Various winding engines have been used over the years it is currently believed to be operated bt a Crompton Parkingson electric motor.

St Michael's Mount Tramway, Marazion, Cornwall - October 27, 1988

The lower loading area and tram The 2ft 6 inch gauge St Michael's Mount Tramway runs from near the harbour up to the castle which dominates the tidal island of St Michael's Mount, in Cornwall. The tramway was built circa 1900 by the castle's owner - Lord St Levan - to haul supplies ranging from building materials to groceries up to the castle and carry waste downhill. It has never operated a passenger service though modification for passenger carrying was considered in the 1930s The single track tramway originally ran from the quayside, but some years ago it was cut back to start from a short, level, enclosed loading area. At the castle end of this loading area the line enters a tunnel and begins its ascent which is entirely in tunnel. Most of the tunnel was built using the cut and cover method, with just the uppermost few yards being bored through granite. The tunnel is generally about 5 feet (1.5 m) wide and 7 feet (2.1 m) high, except for the section through granite which is about 6 feet (1.8 m) high. The line is level only at the loading areas at its ends. In between it runs on slopes ranging from 1 in 14 (7.14 %) near the foot to 1 in 1.9 (52.6%) for the last 40 yards (37 m), giving a total rise of 173 feet (53 m), emerging near the castle's kitchens. Various winding engines have been used over the years it is currently believed to be operated bt a Crompton Parkingson electric motor.

St Michael's Mount Tramway, Marazion, Cornwall - October 27, 1988

The lower loading area with the substantial stop block built across the line which prevents the section to the quayside being used. The 2ft 6 inch gauge St Michael's Mount Tramway runs from near the harbour up to the castle which dominates the tidal island of St Michael's Mount, in Cornwall. The tramway was built circa 1900 by the castle's owner - Lord St Levan - to haul supplies ranging from building materials to groceries up to the castle and carry waste downhill. It has never operated a passenger service though modification for passenger carrying was considered in the 1930s The single track tramway originally ran from the quayside, but some years ago it was cut back to start from a short, level, enclosed loading area. At the castle end of this loading area the line enters a tunnel and begins its ascent which is entirely in tunnel. Most of the tunnel was built using the cut and cover method, with just the uppermost few yards being bored through granite. The tunnel is generally about 5 feet (1.5 m) wide and 7 feet (2.1 m) high, except for the section through granite which is about 6 feet (1.8 m) high. The line is level only at the loading areas at its ends. In between it runs on slopes ranging from 1 in 14 (7.14 %) near the foot to 1 in 1.9 (52.6%) for the last 40 yards (37 m), giving a total rise of 173 feet (53 m), emerging near the castle's kitchens. Various winding engines have been used over the years it is currently believed to be operated bt a Crompton Parkingson electric motor.

St Michael's Mount Tramway, Marazion, Cornwall - October 27, 1988

The upper end of the line where the track emerges from the tunnel to enter the castle kitchen. The 2ft 6 inch gauge St Michael's Mount Tramway runs from near the harbour up to the castle which dominates the tidal island of St Michael's Mount, in Cornwall. The tramway was built circa 1900 by the castle's owner - Lord St Levan - to haul supplies ranging from building materials to groceries up to the castle and carry waste downhill. It has never operated a passenger service though modification for passenger carrying was considered in the 1930s The single track tramway originally ran from the quayside, but some years ago it was cut back to start from a short, level, enclosed loading area. At the castle end of this loading area the line enters a tunnel and begins its ascent which is entirely in tunnel. Most of the tunnel was built using the cut and cover method, with just the uppermost few yards being bored through granite. The tunnel is generally about 5 feet (1.5 m) wide and 7 feet (2.1 m) high, except for the section through granite which is about 6 feet (1.8 m) high. The line is level only at the loading areas at its ends. In between it runs on slopes ranging from 1 in 14 (7.14 %) near the foot to 1 in 1.9 (52.6%) for the last 40 yards (37 m), giving a total rise of 173 feet (53 m), emerging near the castle's kitchens. Various winding engines have been used over the years it is currently believed to be operated bt a Crompton Parkingson electric motor.

St Michael's Mount Tramway, Marazion, Cornwall - October 27, 1988

The upper end of the line where the track emerges from the tunnel to enter the castle kitchen. The 2ft 6 inch gauge St Michael's Mount Tramway runs from near the harbour up to the castle which dominates the tidal island of St Michael's Mount, in Cornwall. The tramway was built circa 1900 by the castle's owner - Lord St Levan - to haul supplies ranging from building materials to groceries up to the castle and carry waste downhill. It has never operated a passenger service though modification for passenger carrying was considered in the 1930s The single track tramway originally ran from the quayside, but some years ago it was cut back to start from a short, level, enclosed loading area. At the castle end of this loading area the line enters a tunnel and begins its ascent which is entirely in tunnel. Most of the tunnel was built using the cut and cover method, with just the uppermost few yards being bored through granite. The tunnel is generally about 5 feet (1.5 m) wide and 7 feet (2.1 m) high, except for the section through granite which is about 6 feet (1.8 m) high. The line is level only at the loading areas at its ends. In between it runs on slopes ranging from 1 in 14 (7.14 %) near the foot to 1 in 1.9 (52.6%) for the last 40 yards (37 m), giving a total rise of 173 feet (53 m), emerging near the castle's kitchens. Various winding engines have been used over the years it is currently believed to be operated bt a Crompton Parkingson electric motor.

St Michael's Mount Tramway, Marazion, Cornwall - October 27, 1988

The upper end of the line where the track emerges from the tunnel to enter the castle kitchen. The 2ft 6 inch gauge St Michael's Mount Tramway runs from near the harbour up to the castle which dominates the tidal island of St Michael's Mount, in Cornwall. The tramway was built circa 1900 by the castle's owner - Lord St Levan - to haul supplies ranging from building materials to groceries up to the castle and carry waste downhill. It has never operated a passenger service though modification for passenger carrying was considered in the 1930s The single track tramway originally ran from the quayside, but some years ago it was cut back to start from a short, level, enclosed loading area. At the castle end of this loading area the line enters a tunnel and begins its ascent which is entirely in tunnel. Most of the tunnel was built using the cut and cover method, with just the uppermost few yards being bored through granite. The tunnel is generally about 5 feet (1.5 m) wide and 7 feet (2.1 m) high, except for the section through granite which is about 6 feet (1.8 m) high. The line is level only at the loading areas at its ends. In between it runs on slopes ranging from 1 in 14 (7.14 %) near the foot to 1 in 1.9 (52.6%) for the last 40 yards (37 m), giving a total rise of 173 feet (53 m), emerging near the castle's kitchens. Various winding engines have been used over the years it is currently believed to be operated bt a Crompton Parkingson electric motor.

St Michael's Mount Tramway, Marazion, Cornwall - October 27, 1988

View from the quayside to the loading area along the section of track which is no longer used. The 2ft 6 inch gauge St Michael's Mount Tramway runs from near the harbour up to the castle which dominates the tidal island of St Michael's Mount, in Cornwall. The tramway was built circa 1900 by the castle's owner - Lord St Levan - to haul supplies ranging from building materials to groceries up to the castle and carry waste downhill. It has never operated a passenger service though modification for passenger carrying was considered in the 1930s The single track tramway originally ran from the quayside, but some years ago it was cut back to start from a short, level, enclosed loading area. At the castle end of this loading area the line enters a tunnel and begins its ascent which is entirely in tunnel. Most of the tunnel was built using the cut and cover method, with just the uppermost few yards being bored through granite. The tunnel is generally about 5 feet (1.5 m) wide and 7 feet (2.1 m) high, except for the section through granite which is about 6 feet (1.8 m) high. The line is level only at the loading areas at its ends. In between it runs on slopes ranging from 1 in 14 (7.14 %) near the foot to 1 in 1.9 (52.6%) for the last 40 yards (37 m), giving a total rise of 173 feet (53 m), emerging near the castle's kitchens. Various winding engines have been used over the years it is currently believed to be operated bt a Crompton Parkingson electric motor.

St Michael's Mount Tramway, Marazion, Cornwall - October 27, 1988

The quayside stop block at the end of the line. The 2ft 6 inch gauge St Michael's Mount Tramway runs from near the harbour up to the castle which dominates the tidal island of St Michael's Mount, in Cornwall. The tramway was built circa 1900 by the castle's owner - Lord St Levan - to haul supplies ranging from building materials to groceries up to the castle and carry waste downhill. It has never operated a passenger service though modification for passenger carrying was considered in the 1930s The single track tramway originally ran from the quayside, but some years ago it was cut back to start from a short, level, enclosed loading area. At the castle end of this loading area the line enters a tunnel and begins its ascent which is entirely in tunnel. Most of the tunnel was built using the cut and cover method, with just the uppermost few yards being bored through granite. The tunnel is generally about 5 feet (1.5 m) wide and 7 feet (2.1 m) high, except for the section through granite which is about 6 feet (1.8 m) high. The line is level only at the loading areas at its ends. In between it runs on slopes ranging from 1 in 14 (7.14 %) near the foot to 1 in 1.9 (52.6%) for the last 40 yards (37 m), giving a total rise of 173 feet (53 m), emerging near the castle's kitchens. Various winding engines have been used over the years it is currently believed to be operated bt a Crompton Parkingson electric motor.

St Michael's Mount, Marazion, Penwith - August 31, 1990

Village street. The church yard is to the left.

St Michael's Mount, Marazion, Penwith - August 31, 1990

View to the harbour.

St Michael's Mount, Marazion, Penwith - August 31, 1990

The castle view from south west of Terraced Garden.

St Michael's Mount, Marazion, Penwith - August 31, 1990

Terraced garden looking east.

St Michael's Mount, Marazion, Penwith - August 31, 1990

Commemorative well head. The well head was originally installed as a 50th wedding anniversary gift to Francis and Gwendolyn St Levan in 1966, from the mainland tenants of St Aubyn Estates at that time. On top is a Cornish Chough.

St Michael's Mount, Marazion, Penwith - August 31, 1990

The path from the castle to the village looking down hill.

St Michael's Mount, Marazion, Penwith - August 31, 1990

Terraced Gardens looking south west.

St Michael's Mount, Marazion, Penwith - August 31, 1990

Terraced Gardens looking east.

St Michael's Mount, Marazion, Penwith - August 31, 1990

Terraced gardens.

St Michael's Mount, Marazion, Penwith - August 31, 1990

View to the castle from the terraced gardens on the south side of the mount. The top of the doorway just visible left of centre is the end of the vehicle drive.

St Michael's Mount, Marazion, Penwith - August 31, 1990

View from the east pier. From left to right. Gatehouse and lodge at the start of the vehicle drive. Next can be seen Elizabeth Terrace. One of the original rowing barges can be seen on the green next to the building which was once the former St Aubyn's Arms Public House. These and the adjoining buildings are now residential properties. Beyond is the warehouse and sail loft.

St Michael's Mount, Marazion, Penwith - August 31, 1990

View from the west pier across the harbour. Two of the passenger ferry launches can be seen manoeuvring in the harbour.

St Michael's Mount, Marazion, Penwith - August 31, 1990

View across the harbour to the village and the castle.

St Michael's Mount, Marazion, Penwith - August 31, 1990

My mother, foreground gazes at the church. The Blue Drawing Room is to the left. North Terrace.