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

The Cornishman 28.12.1944

The Cornishman 28.12.1944

PEZPH : 1992.615
Social History


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The Cornishman newspaper

first issue of The Cornishman newspaper. Double spread broadsheet. Has advertisements for local shops such as Oppenheims.

PEZPH : 2000.6
Social History


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The Cornishman newspaper cutting October 31, 1895

Newspaper cutting from The Cornishman (mounted on card) dated October 31, 1895 reporting the presentation of a portrait of Mr. Richard Pearce, late Mayor of Penzance, to the Penzance Town Council.

PEZPH : 1989.315.3
Social History


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The Cornish Telegraph, 1 September 1875

The Cornish Telegraph, 1 September 1875

PEZPH : 1992.657
Social History


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The Cornish Telegraph 1.2.1867

The Cornish Telegraph 1.2.1867

PEZPH : 1992.659
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The Cornish Telegraph 1.12.1875

The Cornish Telegraph 1.12.1875

PEZPH : 1992.634
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The Cornish Telegraph 2.6.1875

The Cornish Telegraph 2.6.1875

PEZPH : 1992.652
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The Cornish Telegraph 2.6.1875

The Cornish Telegraph 2.6.1875

PEZPH : 1992.653
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The Cornish Telegraph 3.3.1875

The Cornish Telegraph 3.3.1875

PEZPH : 1992.633
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The Cornish Telegraph 3.4.1867

The Cornish Telegraph 3.4.1867

PEZPH : 1992.664
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The Cornish Telegraph 3.7.1867

The Cornish Telegraph 3.7.1867

PEZPH : 1992.635
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The Cornish Telegraph 5.5.1875

The Cornish Telegraph 5.5.1875

PEZPH : 1992.627
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The Cornish Telegraph 7.4.1875

The Cornish Telegraph 7.4.1875

PEZPH : 1992.632
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The Cornish Telegraph 7.7.1875

The Cornish Telegraph 7.7.1875

PEZPH : 1992.648
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The Cornish Telegraph 7.8.1875

The Cornish Telegraph 7.8.1875

PEZPH : 1992.630
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The Cornish Telegraph 8.5.1867

The Cornish Telegraph 8.5.1867

PEZPH : 1992.663
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The Cornish Telegraph 8.9.1875

The Cornish Telegraph 8.9.1875

PEZPH : 1992.619
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The Cornish Telegraph 8.10.1873

The Cornish Telegraph 8.10.1873

PEZPH : 1992.647
Social History


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