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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.

Black and white/sepia postcard

Acc.no: PEZPH : 1992.984


Identification

Item: Billy Renfree, Fish Hawker

Description: Studio portrait of Billy Renfree, Fish Hawker of Newlyn. With his weather beaten face and long ringlets, Billy was very photogenic. He earned a living hawking fish around the streets of Penzance and its environs. He had a donkey and shay on which to carry his wares and was usually accompanied by his wife or daughter. In his declining years, he and his donkey and shay were popular models for photographers and artists.

Condition: Good -


Description

Height: Mm

Width: Mm

Material: Postcard


Production

Method: Printed

Person: Vaughan T Paul series

Place: Penzance


If you are interested in learning more about this item please contact us and reference "PEZPH : 1992.984"

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