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Places to stay in Newlyn
Located on the western edge of Penzance, Newlyn is home to the largest fleet of fishing boats in the South of England. Newlyn, is clustered around the harbor, with its original quay curling around a few small boats on the western side and the much larger quays in the center and on the eastern side of the harbor. Newlyn harbor is the home base of the local lifeboat, the 'Mabel Alice', a replacement for the ill-fated 'Solomon Browne', which was sadly lost at sea with all hands some twenty years ago - thereby serving as a reminder of the hazards faced daily by those who earn their living from the sea. The bustle and activity of Newlyn gives the visitor a quick glimpse into a hard-working industry. On a road leading back from the harbor, you will find the Pilchard Museum - established to show how this small fish - once the major product of the local industry - was processed and packed for shipment to destinations all over the world.
