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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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Acc.no: PEZPH : 1990.718


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Item: St Just in Penwith Parish Church from Venton East Square

Description: The house has a stone chimney; the Market Cross is 13th or 14th century. The present 2014 structure dates from the establishment of a church by Saint Just, most likely after the Anglo Saxon invasions after 428 AD. A tax valuation exists for 1291. At least four churches have been built on this site. The existing Church dates from 1334 when the Norman structure was replaced by a cruciform building. The tower and side aisles are 14th and 15th century additions. The porch is 16th century. Lafrowda or Church of the Good Cross is a name applied to St Just. The surrounding parish contains some of the earliest evidence of Celtic Christianity in Britain.


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