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, Hutchens, William

receipt, Hutchens, William

PEZPH : 1994.168
Social History


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Receipt, Hutchens, William

receipt, Hutchens, William

PEZPH : 1994.169
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Receipt, Montgomory

receipt, Montgomory

PEZPH : 1994.155
Social History


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Receipt, M Pascoe

receipt, M Pascoe

PEZPH : 1994.148
Social History


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Receipt, M Sampson and Sons

PEZPH : 1994.145
Social History


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Receipt, M Sampson and Sons

PEZPH : 1994.146
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Receipt, M Sampson and Sons

PEZPH : 1994.147
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Receipt, N Holman and Sons limited

PEZPH : 1994.151
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Receipt, North British and Merchantile Insurance company

receipt, North British and Merchantile Insurance company

PEZPH : 1994.170
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Receipt, Norton, William

Receipt from William Norton, Penzance, 27 June 1866

PEZPH : 1994.176
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Receipt, Norton, William

receipt from William Norton, Penzance, dated 28 April 1864

PEZPH : 1994.177
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Receipt, Norton, William

receipt from William Norton, Penzance, dated 11 May 1865

PEZPH : 1994.175
Social History


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Receipt, Peak, John

receipt, Peak, John

PEZPH : 1994.159
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Receipt, Penzance Gas company

receipt, Penzance Gas company

PEZPH : 1994.174
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Receipt, Pickfords and company

receipt, Pickfords and company

PEZPH : 1994.172
Social History


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Receipt, Prouse, C.T

receipt, Prouse, C.T

PEZPH : 1994.162
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Receipt, Rowe, Herbert T

receipt, Rowe, Herbert T

PEZPH : 1994.157
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Receipt, Rowe, Herbert T

receipt, Rowe, Herbert T

PEZPH : 1994.158
Social History


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