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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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B/w print photograph

Acc.no: PEZPH : 1993.45.117


Identification

Item: Penzance in about 1890

Description: A photograph of a view of Penzance taken from the South Pier. Albert Pier is to the right. Branwell's Mill can be seen centrally with the train station to the right and the old gas works to the far left. Penzance Catholic Church of 'the Immaculate Conception of our Lady' stands just to the left of Branwell's Mill in the background. Many buoys lie in the water with a few wooden fishing boats in the harbour. This was photographed before this area was filled in and became a car park.

Condition: Good - slight discolouration to the right and bottom edges and a couple of spots of foxing to the bottom half of the photograph.


Description

Height: 113mm

Width: 155mm

Material: Photograph


Production

Method: Printed

Date: 1880

Person: Branwell, John

Place: Penlee House


If you are interested in learning more about this item please contact us and reference "PEZPH : 1993.45.117"

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