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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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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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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.

B/w print

Acc.no: PEZPH : 1990.934


Identification

Item: The Ash Wednesday Storm has taken away part of the wall on Lighthouse Pier

Description: The devastating Ash Wednesday storm wrought unprecented damage to Penzance's sea front Here, the force of water has removed the massive granite stones from the end of the wall of the extension pier. There was much damage to the Jubilee Pool behind and this breach had to be repaired before the harbour could become fully operational. This is one of the series of photographs commissioned by the Penzance Borough Council.

Condition: Good -


Description

Height: Mm

Width: Mm

Material: Photograph


Production

Method: Printed

Person: Richards Bros.

Place: Penzance


If you are interested in learning more about this item please contact us and reference "PEZPH : 1990.934"

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