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, Smith and Patient

PEZPH : 1994.181
Social History


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Receipt, Trewithen estate

PEZPH : 1994.143
Social History


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Receipt, Vibert, Francis Treleaven

receipt, Vibert, Francis Treleaven

PEZPH : 1994.171
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Receipt, Wearne, R. J

receipt, Wearne, R. J

PEZPH : 1994.161
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Receipt, Willey, J

receipt, Willey, J

PEZPH : 1994.160
Social History


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Recent Occurences of rare Birds in Cornwall By James Clark Ma D Sc

Recent Occurences of rare Birds in Cornwall By James Clark MA DSc

PEZPH : 1989.284
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Record book of ships chandler and salvage

Record book of ships chandler and salvage, recording sales of old timber from broken up or salvaged vessels

PEZPH : 1976.345
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Record of air service to Isles of Scilly 9.1985

British Airways Report

PEZPH : 1989.235
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Record of personnel of No 42 Air Sea Resue Coastal Command at Newlyn 1943-1946

record of personnel of No 42 Air Sea Resue Coastal Command at Newlyn 1943-1946. Hard bound book in blue with shield attached

PEZPH : 1995.20
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Record sleeve

cardboard record sleeve with hole in centre

PEZPH : 1992.33
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Record sleeve, 78 rpm

brown card with black print

PEZPH : 1989.238
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Red cross apron

Red Cross apron

PEZPH : 1991.215
Social History


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Red wax seal

Red wax seal of the deanery of Buryan 1717. Lettering round edge reads 'Berianae 1717 sigil pecvlivris die'

PEZPH : 1976.440
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Red wool dress Victorian with bustle

red wool dress, leg of mutton sleeves, frilled handmade lace collar, dark red ribbon sash, bustle

PEZPH : 1990.1612
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Referendum information for Hayle development

referendum information for Hayle development, addressed to Hayle Electors and concerning interests brought up by different companies, for example, the Royal Yachting Association.The document hopes to reassure electors of the Hayle Harbour Company's commitment to honouring the above undertakings and invites the reader to take part in the ballot (PEZPH : 1989.1208)

PEZPH : 1989.1209
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Regimental tunic

Regimental tunic of Duke of Cornwall's Yeomanry. Red velvet with coat-tails. Black collar and cuffs. Four buttons oncollar, four buttons on lapel - rest missing. Five buttons on left cuff - right cuff has been cut off.

PEZPH : 1975.50
Social History


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Register

register of electors, Penzance, No 1, 1939

PEZPH : 1987.118
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Register

Register of Electors 1938, Penzance Borough

PEZPH : 1987.126.a-b
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