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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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Black and white

Acc.no: PEZPH : 2016.50.1133

Identification

Item: Fowey with 'Diana'

Description: A close up view of the Scandinavian wooden sailing ship (barquentine) 'Diana' waiting to load China clay, with the Town Quay, King of Prussia, Parish Church and Fowey Hall in the background. Washing hangs between the masts. Fowey Hall which is just visible on the skyline was built in 1889, by Charles A Hanson (1846-1922) who was born in Polruan and made a fortune in Canadian lumber before returning to build Fowey Hall, which is believed to be the model for 'Toad Hall' in 'Wind in the Willows'.

Condition: Good

Description

Material: Photographic paper

Production

Method: Printed

Category: Photography

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