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

Crysede silk sample

Crysede silk sample, unknown pattern, probably 'Eden'.

PEZPH : 1999.178
Social History


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Crysede silk scarf

New Moon pattern

PEZPH : 1992.1335
Social History


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Crysede silk swatches

Crysede silk swatches

PEZPH : 1999.168
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Crysede silk tie

Crysede Dancing Flowers pattern tie

PEZPH : 1995.16
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Crysede textile

Crysede textile, Primitive pattern

PEZPH : 1998.179
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Crysede tie

possibly 'Russian Ballet' pattern or similar

PEZPH : 1994.141
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Cufflink

Enamel cufflink which is a reproduction of the Royal Artillery cap-badge, one of possible pair. Steel grey base with yellow/gold enamel inlay on cream and blue enamel inlay, surrounding lettering 'Ubique( Everywhere)','Quo fas et gloria ducunt'(Where Right and Glory Lead)

PEZPH : 1984.79
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Cup, souvenir ware china

cup, Penzance crest, turquoise background, yellow surround

PEZPH : 1998.167
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Cup, souvenir ware china

cup, possibly matching saucer, see 1998 153, Penzance crest, turquoise background, yellow surround

PEZPH : 1998.161
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Cup, souvenir ware china

mug, tiny handle, Penzance crest, turquoise background, yellow surround, sticker reads Dot 26 8 74

PEZPH : 1998.147
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Cup, souvenir ware china

beaker, Penzance crest, turquoise background, yellow surround

PEZPH : 1998.149
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Cup, souvenir ware china

three handled cup, Penzance crest, turquoise background, yellow surround, Cornish crest, One and All, Crest of Ancient Kings of Cornwall, sticker reads Linda Jan 94

PEZPH : 1998.131
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Cup, souvenir ware china

three handled cup, Penzance crest, turquoise background, yellow surround, One and All crest, Ancient Kings of Cornwall crest, sticker reads Dot 25.12.75

PEZPH : 1998.133
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Cup, souvenir ware china

cup with turquoise rope effect handle and trim, Penzance crest, turquoise background, yellow surround, sricker reads 4720 5210

PEZPH : 1998.136
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Cup, souvenir ware china

model of an ancient cup found at Brixworth, Northamptonshire, Penzance crest, turquoise background, yellow surround, RO NO 413199, sticker reads L and A 4780

PEZPH : 1998.128
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Cup, souvenir ware china

cup, Penzance crest, turquoise background, yellow surround, pink edging on crest

PEZPH : 1998.97
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Cup, souvenir ware china

cup, Penzance crest, yurquoise background, yellow surround

PEZPH : 1998.84
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Cup, souvenir ware china

bone china beaker with Penzance town crest (head of St John)

PEZPH : 1998.41
Social History


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