Exactly what happens when the shop blinds go down and most people head home for their dinner? Lois Smith works the nightshift, talking to the hard-working people who keep Falmouth going throughout the night hours.

While many of us are still tucked up in bed, or settling down for the night, there are teams of dedicated individuals working tirelessly to keep Falmouth running smoothly.

From street cleaners to kitchen porters, it takes a team effort to keep our town safe at night and prepare again it for the following morning.

If you work the typical 9-5, there is a good chance you don’t often hear the stories of those who play this vital role.

took to the streets of Falmouth to photograph and chat with a range of people who work jobs on the other side of rush hour.

This photographic article features just a few of the people who make Falmouth what it is, a clean and safe town to live in, but rarely receive the recognition for the jobs they have.

n Steve works split shifts as a bouncer. He is photographed outside Wetherspoons, where he works from 4pm until 2am. Steve finished his last shift, in another security role, just one hour before starting this one.

n Steve works split shifts as a bouncer. He is photographed outside Wetherspoons, where he works from 4pm until 2am. Steve finished his last shift, in another security role, just one hour before starting this one.

n Stuart is one of the Cornwall Council team who clean the streets before the crowds of shoppers. The vital team are easily recognisable in their bright orange high vis jackets. They work their way down from Kimberley Park at around 7am before proceeding

n Stuart is one of the Cornwall Council team who clean the streets before the crowds of shoppers. The vital team are easily recognisable in their bright orange high vis jackets. They work their way down from Kimberley Park at around 7am before proceeding

n Curtis starts at 6.30am to get the newspapers sorted for the day. They each need to be counted and organised. Curtis then moves onto the Kiosk upon shop opening. He jokes with his regular customers, many of whom are also early risers starting work.

n Curtis starts at 6.30am to get the newspapers sorted for the day. They each need to be counted and organised. Curtis then moves onto the Kiosk upon shop opening. He jokes with his regular customers, many of whom are also early risers starting work.

n Darren starts his shift at 4am, working right through until 5pm as part of his 13-hour shift. On this morning he was in a rush, as working alone means constantly getting in and out of the cab. Darren is responsible for both driving the lorry and

n Darren starts his shift at 4am, working right through until 5pm as part of his 13-hour shift. On this morning he was in a rush, as working alone means constantly getting in and out of the cab. Darren is responsible for both driving the lorry and

n Sarah starts work at around 7am with fellow butcher Alan. The two of them work together to prep the meat and shop in time for 8.30am opening.

n Sarah starts work at around 7am with fellow butcher Alan. The two of them work together to prep the meat and shop in time for 8.30am opening.

n While Cod on the Corner doesn’t open until 11am, the team behind the scenes work all hours of the day and night. There is a great atmosphere in the kitchen, with plenty of laughs to get the group through the night.

n While Cod on the Corner doesn’t open until 11am, the team behind the scenes work all hours of the day and night. There is a great atmosphere in the kitchen, with plenty of laughs to get the group through the night.

n Leon works at The Grapes, a popular Falmouth pub well known for its iconic brightly coloured fairy lights. On this day, Leon started at 5pm to finish at 2am.

n Leon works at The Grapes, a popular Falmouth pub well known for its iconic brightly coloured fairy lights. On this day, Leon started at 5pm to finish at 2am.