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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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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 465 objects in the category Natural Science

Ruff

Ruff clutch of 2 eggs collected in Holland in May 1918. Part of a larger group collected by Major Lyster.

PEZPH : 1996.31.7.170
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Corncrake

Corncrake clutch of 8 eggs collected at Clonmel, County Tipperary, Ireland on 1 June 1907. Part of a larger group collected by Major Lyster.

PEZPH : 1996.31.7.167
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Golden eagle

Golden eagle egg. Part of a larger group collected by Major Lyster.

PEZPH : 1996.31.6.206
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Little grebe

Little Grebe clutch of 4 eggs. Part of a larger group collected by Major Lyster.

PEZPH : 1996.31.7.165
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Great crested grebe

Great-crested Grebe clutch of 3 eggs. Part of a larger group collected by Major Lyster.

PEZPH : 1996.31.7.166
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Buzzard

Buzzard egg collected in Wales. Part of a larger group collected by Major Lyster.

PEZPH : 1996.31.6.203
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Kite

Black Kite egg collected in India in 1901. Part of a larger group collected by Major Lyster.

PEZPH : 1996.31.6.204
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White-tailed eagle

White-tailed Eagle egg collected in County Mayo, Ireland in 1887. Part of a larger group collected by Major Lyster.

PEZPH : 1996.31.6.205
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Buzzard

Buzzard clutch of 2 eggs collected near Snowdon, Wales. Part of a larger group collected by Major Lyster.

PEZPH : 1996.31.6.202
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Marsh harrier

Marsh Harrier clutch of 3 eggs. Part of a larger group collected by Major Lyster.

PEZPH : 1996.31.6.201
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Montagu's harrier

Montagu's Harrier clutch of 2 eggs collected in Holland in 1913. Part of a larger group collected by Major Lyster.

PEZPH : 1996.31.6.199
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Hen harrier

Hen Harrier clutch of 2 eggs collected at Dingle Bay, County Kerry, Ireland in April 1910. Part of a larger group collected by Major Lyster.

PEZPH : 1996.31.6.200
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Sparrow hawk

Sparrowhawk clutch of 4 eggs collected at Clonmel, County Tipperary, Ireland on 20 May 1911. Part of a larger group collected by Major Lyster.

PEZPH : 1996.31.6.196
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Sparrow hawk

Sparrowhawk clutch of 5 eggs collected at Clonmel, County Tipperary, Ireland on 18 May 1907. Part of a larger group collected by Major Lyster.

PEZPH : 1996.31.6.197
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Sparrow hawk

Sparrowhawk clutch of 5 eggs collected at Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland in May 1923. Part of a larger group collected by Major Lyster.

PEZPH : 1996.31.6.198
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Sparrow hawk

Sparrowhawk clutch of 5 eggs collected at Clonmel, County Tipperary, Ireland on 13 May 1910. Part of a larger group collected by Major Lyster.

PEZPH : 1996.31.6.194.1
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Sparrow hawk

Sparrowhawk clutch of 5 eggs collected at Clonmel, County Tipperary, Ireland on 5 May 1906. Part of a larger group collected by Major Lyster.

PEZPH : 1996.31.6.195
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Merlin

Merlin clutch of 4 eggs collected at Clonmel, County Tipperary, Ireland in 1910. Part of a larger group collected by Major Lyster.

PEZPH : 1996.31.6.191
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