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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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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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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.

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Acc.no: PEZPH : 2018.1.120


Identification

Item: R.M. Launch "Endeavour" Isles of Scilly

Description: A postcard titled "R.M. Launch "Endeavour", Scilly Isles" with 'Gibson, Scilly' printed in the bottom right hand corner. Built circa 1890 at HM Dockyards, Portland, the "Endeavour" was a Royal Navy vessel until 1907, when she was sold to the West Cornwall Steamship Company, and subsequently the Isles of Scilly Steamship Company in 1923 and Coast Lines Ltd in 1932 (when she was renamed "Ganilly") to provide inter-island launch services. In 1937, the "Endeavour" was turned into a 'Store Hulk' with engines removed by Coast Line Ltd.

Condition: Good


Description

Material: Photographic paper


Production


Category: Photography

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