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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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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.

Acc.no: PEZPH : 2001.120.58


Identification

Item: W & S, Penlee Lifeboat

Description: W and S lifeboat, with passengers, approaching Mousehole harbour. Cox Eddie Madron (coxswain), 2nd from left; Jack Worth (second coxswain) behind wheel; Owen Ladner behind funnel; Arnold Gartrell at bow. The RNLI flag flies from the masthead. The W and S was a Watson (cabin) motor lifeboat stationed at Penlee Point from 1931 to 1960. She replaced the Watson (open) motor lifeboat The Brothers and was herself replaced by the Solomon Browne. In a fresh south westerly wind, a wave-dashed St Clement's Isle fills the background. On one day a year local branches of the RNLI held a 'lifeboat day' to thank the volunteers and to raise funds - trips on the lifeboat were often offered.

Collection Name: Harry Penhaul Collection

Condition: Good


Description

Height: 150 mm

Width: 200 mm

Material: Paper


Production

Method: Printed

Date: 1950

Person: Penhaul, Harry


Category: Photography

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