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 4339 objects in the category Photography

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The Ross Bridge from Abbey Basin

PEZPH : 1989.570
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Mousehole from the Air

PEZPH : 1989.501
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The view of Chyandour from the lane above the barracks

PEZPH : 1989.529
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Chyandour Smelting House

PEZPH : 1989.530
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St John's Church

PEZPH : 1989.546
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Penzance Harbour pictured from Albert Pier at low tide

PEZPH : 1989.555
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Penzance Harbour and Gas Works

PEZPH : 1989.557
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The Lugger Fleet

PEZPH : 1989.558
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Penzance Harbour moorings

PEZPH : 1989.559
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James and John Burt's Harbourside Premises near the Abbey Slip

PEZPH : 1989.561
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Cherry blossom, Morrab Gardens, Penzance.

PEZPH : 1989.1163
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Morrab Gardens, Penzance looking towards Morrab Terrace

PEZPH : 1989.1165
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Richard and either Norah or Agatha Chirgwin pictured with toy pony and dead cart. Norah was born in 1896, Agatha in 1897 and Richard in 1901. Their father, Percy Chirgwin, ran a grocer's shop and cafe in Penzance. Agatha went on to be the first lady Mayor of Penzance.

PEZPH : 1989.1206
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Paul Church in the early 20th century

PEZPH : 1989.227
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The Railway Viaduct at Chyandour, Penzance

PEZPH : 1989.523
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The railway line on the beach at Chyandour

PEZPH : 1989.524
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Penzance and District Agricultural Association show in Ponsandane Field, Penzance

PEZPH : 1989.526
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The Eastern Promenade overlooking Penzance Railway Station

PEZPH : 1989.527
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