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Penlee House is a gallery, museum, cafe and shop. Situated within Penlee Park, a space to reflect and great for family visits.

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A space for exhibitions & events

Alongside our Exhibition programme we run a variety of community events and workshops. The Newlyn School and Social history galleries change often. Find out what’s on.

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A space to learn

Penlee House is committed to lifelong learning. We run workshops for all age groups and offer a school workshop programme.

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A space for all

Built in 1865, as the home of the Branwell family. Penlee House is home to many paintings by members of the Newlyn School. It is also home to the Penzance Natural History and Antiquarian Society collection.

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You can search and browse our collections online. We also have a section dedicated to the Newlyn School.

A5 booklet

Acc.no: PEZPH : 1994.51.2


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Item: 'The Penwith Trust and the Friends of Penwith' booklet

Description: An A5 three page booklet entitled 'The Penwith Trust and the Friends of Penwith', undated. Details include their aim 'to bring together all sections of the community having affection and regard for Penwith, the well-being of the environment and the vitality of local culture' and how this may be put into action, with a proposal for a charitable trust 'The Penwith Trust' and a list of the benefits this would create for the community. Contact information is printed on the back page.


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Category: Social History

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