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

Receipt

Receipt for goods bought from the Royal Standard - ironmongers.

PEZPH : 1987.99
Social History


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Receipt

payment of bill to George Paul

PEZPH : 1987.100.1-2
Social History


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Receipt

Receipt appertaining to the Cornish Telegraph Company Limited

PEZPH : 1987.96
Social History


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Receipt

Receipts appertaining to The Cornishman Newspaper Company

PEZPH : 1987.97.1-3
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Receipt

Receipt for goods bought from Timothy Whites and Taylors Limited, Penzance.

PEZPH : 1987.98
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Receipt

Receipt appertaining to J. Vivian Thomas, solicitor, Penzance, dated 2.12.1920.

PEZPH : 1987.78
Social History


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Receipt, Cornish, William

receipt from William Cornish bookseller, stationer, letter-press, copper-plate and lithographic printer, and bookbinder. Sucessor to F. T. Vibert.

PEZPH : 1994.179
Social History


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Receipt, Cornish, William

receipt from William Cornish bookseller, stationer, letter-press, copper-plate and lithographic printer, and bookbinder. Sucessor to F. T. Vibert.

PEZPH : 1994.180
Social History


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Receipt, Eva, Odger

receipt, Eva, Odger

PEZPH : 1994.164
Social History


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Receipt, H Andrews and company

receipt, H Andrews and company

PEZPH : 1994.156
Social History


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Receipt, Harris, A. J

receipt, Harris, A. J

PEZPH : 1994.152
Social History


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Receipt, Hayle and Bristol Steam Navagation company

receipt, Hayle and Bristol Steam Navagation company

PEZPH : 1994.173
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Receipt, Hosking, R

receipt, Hosking, R

PEZPH : 1994.154
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Receipt, Hutchens, R.J

receipt, Hutchens, R.J

PEZPH : 1994.163
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Receipt, Hutchens, R. J

PEZPH : 1994.149
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Receipt, Hutchens, William

receipt, Hutchens, William

PEZPH : 1994.165
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Receipt, Hutchens, William

receipt, Hutchens, William

PEZPH : 1994.166
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Receipt, Hutchens, William

receipt, Hutchens, William

PEZPH : 1994.167
Social History


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