Visit Penlee House & Museum

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.

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Found 2003 objects in the category Social History

Candlestick

Victorian domestic candlestick, turned hardwood, lead base with brass candle holder at the top

PEZPH : 1975.266
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Candlestick, souvenir ware china

large candlestick, snake wrapped around body, Penzance crest, turquoise background, yellow surround, sticker reads Dot xmas 78

PEZPH : 1998.166
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Candlestick, souvenir ware china

candlestick, column, Penzance crest. turquoise background, yellow and blue surround, sticker reads 3750 5210

PEZPH : 1998.139
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Candlestick, souvenir ware china

candlestick, column, penzance crest, turquoise background, yellow surround

PEZPH : 1998.140
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Candlestick, souvenir ware china

large candlestick, frilled, gilt rim, serpent wrapped around body of stick, Penzance crest, turquoise background, yellow surround, sticker reads Dot xmas 78

PEZPH : 1998.141
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Cannon ball

round, black lacquer, tape lettering corroded

PEZPH : 1991.43
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Cannon ball

unmarked round iron cannon ball

PEZPH : 1977.10
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Cannon ball

possibly found during excavation at the back of 64 Causewayhead (Spanish raid of 1595?)

PEZPH : 1975.72
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Cannon ball

Stone cannon ball, probably C.15th. Inscribed "This shot was found in the wreck of an antient[sic] vessel". (late Victorian script)

PEZPH : 1975.53
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Cannon ball, HMS Association, 1707

PEZPH : 1989.1018
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Can opener

metal with wooden handle painted orange

PEZPH : 1990.1904
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Carbon crucible dating from 1850

glazed baked crucible used for assaying lead or tin

PEZPH : 1975.256
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Card

Invitation to Lamorna Artists exhibition, 1999

PEZPH : 1999.3
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Card, acceptance for Penzance Mayor's civil luncheon

a printed invitation to the Penzance Mayor's civic luncheon on blue card. It is to be based at the Mount Prospect Hotel, Lescudjack Terrace, Penzance on the 8th May 1973 at 1.30pm for 1.45pm. The receiver is required to delete as appropriate and record their address by the 4th May 1973. 'No. 70' is printed in the top right-hand corner.

PEZPH : 1991.1164
Social History


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Cardboard box

cardboard box from Primrose Dairy, Cornwall with writing on front, containing two dressmaking patterns

PEZPH : 1998.24
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Card of fuse wire

red and brown card holding 5 AMP 10 AMP and 15 AMP fuse wire

PEZPH : 1992.1638
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Carpet beater

platted cane head twisted cane handle

PEZPH : 1989.776
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Carriage lamp, pair

Pair of carriage lamps.

PEZPH : 1983.10.1-2
Social History


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