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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.

Photograph

Acc.no: PEZPH : 1996.198


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Item: Angarrack Viaduct c.1850

Description: A group photograph of the workmen building the Angarrack railway viaduct. The viaduct, designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel for the West Cornwall Railway was built wholly of timber on stone footings in 1851. It was nearly 800ft long and 100ft high. Although today no evidence remains of the structure, the stone from the original Brunel footings was re-used to construct the sea wall on the approach to Penzance railway station.


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Category: Photography

If you are interested in learning more about this item please contact us and reference "PEZPH : 1996.198"

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