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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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B/w print photograph

Acc.no: PEZPH : 1993.43.63.1


Identification

Item: Ludgvan Church

Description: A photograph of Ludgvan Church, looking from the graveyard. The parish church of St Paul at Ludgvan is one of four parish churches in the United Benefice of Mounts Bay. There is evidence of it being used as a place of worship as early as the 7th century. The original church was dedicated to St Ludewon or Ludvon but nothing remains of this early building except the Norman font. On 14 July 1336 the church was rededicated to St Paul; the chancel was rebuilt during the 14th century.


Description

Height: 111mm

Width: 159mm

Material: Photograph


Production

Method: Printed

Date: 1880

Person: Branwell, John

Place: Penlee House


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