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.

 

Photograph album

Acc.no: PEZPH : 1994.1.112

Identification

Item: Mackerel boat 'Emily' PZ386 leaving Penzance Harbour.

Description: A photograph of the mackerel boat 'Emily' PZ386, leaving Penzance Harbour. PZ 386 'Emily' 52.4ft in length. 32 tons. 1885. Owner John Warren, Skipper Richard Warren, Newlyn. 1908 sold to Edward and Thomas Cotton, Newlyn. Skipper Edward Cotton. 1914 broken up. The image may well be from before the completion of Newlyn North Pier in 1894.

Description

Material: Original

Production

Person: Unknown

Category: Photography

If you are interested in learning more about this item please contact us and reference "PEZPH : 1994.1.112"

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