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Found 2003 objects in the category Social History
Commemorative mug
Mug commemorating the Borough of Penzance upon its dissolution in 1974. Depicting the Borough of Penzance Coat of Arms and commemorating John Maddern 1614 first Mayor - last Mayor 1974 David Pooley.
PEZPH : 1976.445.1
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Commemorative mug Penzance Old Cornwall Society 1926-1986
Grey Honiton pottery with a design of a chough imposed on a scroll bearing "ONEN HAG OLL". "PENZANCE OLD CORNWALL SOCIETY 1926 - 1986" and the town crest is also printed on it.
PEZPH : 1991.158
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Commemorative mug silver jubilee 1952 - 1977 E II R
brown glaze inner, cream outer, loop handle
PEZPH : 1991.24
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Commemorative tile
commemorative tile depicting the twinning of Cuxhaven and Penzance 15. Woche des Sports 1988
PEZPH : 1998.37
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Commendation to signalman Kenneth Ellery
commendation for bravery during an attack on a Norwegian merchant ship, crewed by Ellery.Signed by C.M. Forbes, Admiral of the Fleet, Commander in Chief. 20.6.1942
PEZPH : 1989.303
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Complimentary booklet from Isles of Scilly Steamship company limited
Isles of Scilly Steamship Co. Ltd. booklet, edged with drawings of Scillonian, skybus and Gry Maritha, printed in blue
PEZPH : 1991.802.5
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Compulsory purchase order 1945
compulsory purchase order 1945, Larrigan Mount Misery Castle Horneck Alverton Tolcarne Larrigan River
PEZPH : 1989.911.1-2
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Concert programme
"Re-opening of Organ, Afternoon Performance by Dr.Daniel J.Wood, Organist of Exeter Cathedral. Solo Soprano: Miss Bessie Cartwright, ARCM." Dated 1905. Black print on white paper with patterned border.
PEZPH : 1978.18
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Concert programme
Programme of Metrostyle Pianola Recital at St.John's Hall, Penzance on Friday, November 25th, 1904. Blue card covered programme with green and gold decoration. Information on the pianola and recital programme inside.
PEZPH : 1978.12
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Concert programme
Programme of Metrostyle Pianola Recital at the St.John's Hall, Penzance on Wednesday November 1st 1905 at 3 p.m. White card cover with blue and green 'peacock' illustration.
PEZPH : 1978.13
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Condiment dish
Lustreware tri-foliate shaped serving dish with raised handle. Decorated with gold and black border and Penzance crest. No 23 imprinted on base
PEZPH : 1998.274
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Conferment of honorary freedom of town of Penzance upon five people 1988
programme from the 9.5.1988 Honorary Freedom of the Town of Penzance awards. The honoraries were R.A Berryman Esq., Alderman A. Beckerleg, P.A.S Pool Esq., Mrs N. Rolfe and Mother Philomena.. The event took place at St. John's Hall, Penzance, under Mayor Michael Cotton. Details include a list of Penzance Town Council members 1987 - 1988, the Roll of Freemen, the order of proceedings and the Scroll. The staple bound brochure has a pale blue cover, with the Penzance Borough coat of arms and seal and a photograph of the five honararies on the reverse.
PEZPH : 1989.247
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Conferment of honoury freedom of the Borough of Penzance for six people 1988
programme from the 9.5.1988 Freedom of the Borough awards. The honoraries were R. A. Berryman, Alderman A. Beckerleg, P.A.S Pool Esq., Mrs N. Rolfe and Mother Philomena. The event took place at St. John's Hall, Penzance under Mayor Michael Cotton. The staple bound brochure has a white cover with the Borough of Penzance coat of arms and seal, as well as a photograph of all five honararies on the reverse. Details include a list of Penzance Town Council members 1987 - 1988, the Roll of Freemen, the order of proceedings and the Scrolls.
PEZPH : 1991.1076
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Conferment of Honoury Freedom to the town of Penzance upon five people 1988
programme from the 9.5.1988 Freedom of the Borough awards. The honoraries were R. A. Berryman, Alderman A. Beckerleg, P.A.S Pool Esq., Mrs N. Rolfe and Mother Philomena. The event took place at St. John's Hall, Penzance under Mayor Michael Cotton. The staple bound brochure has a pale blue cover with the Borough of Penzance coat of arms and seal, as well as a photograph of all five honararies on the reverse. Details include a list of Penzance Town Council members 1987 - 1988, the Roll of Freemen, the order of proceedings and the Scrolls.
PEZPH : 1991.1078
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Conferment of the Honarary Freedom of the Borough programme 1996
programme from the 13.5.1996 Freedom of the Borough awards. The honoraries were Mr J C Laity, Esq., and Mr R V A Allbright Esq. The event took place at St. John's Hall, Penzance under Mayor Primrose May. The brochure has a blue cover and photographs of both gentleman on the reverse.
PEZPH : 1996.104
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Conferment of the honarary freedom of the Penzance Borough upon Alderman Robert Thomas
Programme for the ceremony of Freedom of the Borough
PEZPH : 1993.31
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