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SUMMARY:Friends of Penlee Talk: David Haughton Art\, Life and The Cornish Landscape
DESCRIPTION:This talk will explore David Haughton’s life and career (1924-1991)\, notably his meticulously observed and rendered drawings\, paintings and etchings of the former mining town of St Just\, and his legacy as an inspirational teacher. Haughton drew creative inspiration from the West Penwith of Cornwall throughout his life: from his discovery of St Just in 1947 until he died in 1991. Haughton was also highly regarded for brightly coloured semi-abstract paintings based on grid structures and calligraphic forms made in the 1960s and ‘70s. The talk will contextualise Haughton’s work in relation to post-war British art and the ‘St Ives scene’\, and his friends and contemporaries\, including Prunella Clough\, Barbara Hepworth\, Rose Hilton\, Ben Nicholson\, John Wells and Bryan Wynter (to name but a few). \nDavid Haughton’s daughter\, Frances\, grew up in St Ives and Newlyn and now lives in Sussex. Her talk will coincide with Sansom & Co’s publication of David Haughton: Art\, Life and the Cornish Landscape in September 2026. Now semi-retired\, Frances’s career was in the visual arts\, crafts and public art. In 2018\, Penlee House Gallery & Museum organised a highly successful and popular exhibition\, David Haughton in St Just\, which revived interest in his work. The exhibition catalogue is now out of print. Frances’s book brings fresh material to light about Haughton’s Cornwall years\, including interviews with Haughton’s former students at the Central School of Arts and Crafts and recent archive discoveries. \nA small exhibition of Haughton’s St Just work will show from 4th to 30th September at the Penwith Gallery in St Ives. \nDate: Tuesday 22 September \nTime: 7.30 pm \nLocation: Queen’s Hotel\, Penzance \nCost: £7 for Friends. £15 for General Admission \nBook Now: https://friendsofpenleehouse.org.uk/events/lecture-st-just-artist-david-haughton/
URL:https://penleehouse.org.uk/event/friends-of-penlee-talk-st-just-artist-david-haughton/
LOCATION:Queen’s Hotel\, Penzance
CATEGORIES:Friends of Penlee House
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SUMMARY:Friends of Penlee Event: Visit to the Jewish Cemetery in Penzance- Fully Booked
DESCRIPTION:The Penzance Jewish Cemetery is the best-preserved Jewish Cemetery from the Georgian era\, outside London. It’s also an important part of national Jewish and local history\, a rare survival from a minority community of the past. You will see beautifully preserved headstones\, some entirely in Hebrew\, and learn more about the community which lived in Penzance and which has left us this treasure. \nMale visitors may wish to wear a cap or hat (but this is not a requirement). \nA booklet about the cemetery is included in the price and will be given out on the day. \nAccess: There is a walk uphill from the meeting point to the Cemetery\, taking about 5 minutes. Wheelchair access is to the entrance area only\, and the ground is steep and very uneven. There is seating for 3 people only. \nPLEASE NOTE: Places MUST be booked in advance via the Friends of Penlee House\, and you can only attend if you are on the list of those who have booked. People who have not booked will not be admitted. A list of attendees will be passed to the speaker and to the Treasurer of the Jewish Cemetery to meet insurance requirements. \n📅 Wednesday 2 September \n🕚 11.00 am (please meet at 10.45 am) \n📍 Meet outside The Longboat Inn\, Penzance\, where you will be escorted to the Cemetery. Please do not go directly to the Cemetery\, as access is by escorted entry only for security reasons. \n🎟️ Tickets: SOLD OUT
URL:https://penleehouse.org.uk/event/friends-of-penlee-event-visit-to-the-jewish-cemetery-in-penzance/
LOCATION:Penzance Jewish Cemetery\, Leskinnick Terrace\, Penzance TR18 2HB\, Leskinnick Terrace\, Penzance\, TR18 2HB
CATEGORIES:Friends of Penlee House
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260519T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260519T210000
DTSTAMP:20260511T151050Z
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SUMMARY:Talk: Before Cryséde: Newlyn and the women who helped create an international silk company
DESCRIPTION:It has always seemed surprising to me that Cryséde Silks\, which\, in 1918\, should have originated in Newlyn – a village\, predominantly known for its fishing industry\, and situated far away from any major fashionable town or city. The company produced unique hand-designed and hand-made silk dresses\, which would be sold all over the world. \nJanet Axten has been researching the people and events that led up to the formation of Cryséde. She has looked at the expansion of the town due to the creation of the new piers in the 1880s\, and the opening of the Industrial Class; the newly established Arts and Crafts movement of the 1890s\, producing\, among other things\, fine copper and enamel ware. She has also identified the accomplishments of the painter Elizabeth Forbes\, who\, at the turn of the twentieth century\, encouraged a generation of fashionable and talented young women to attend the Forbes School of Painting. These included Katherine Earle (who would co-create Cryséde Silks) \nSocial history usually ignores the contribution that women have made to a local economy. ‘Before Cryséde’ aims to give these women a voice by identifying who they were and what they did. \n Date: 19 May 2026 \n Time: 7.30 pm \n Venue: The Queen’s Hotel\, Penzance \n Tickets: £7 Friends | £15 General admission \n Book now to secure your place!
URL:https://penleehouse.org.uk/event/talk-before-crysede-newlyn-and-the-women-who-helped-create-an-international-silk-company/
LOCATION:Queen’s Hotel\, Penzance
CATEGORIES:Friends of Penlee House
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260421T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260421T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T153631Z
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SUMMARY:Talk: Capturing the Community – Then and Now
DESCRIPTION:Penlee House’s exhibition Harry Penhaul: Life through a Lens took us back to post-war Penwith. How did he choose his subjects? What makes his work so good? And how does this contrast with the work of photojournalists today? Greg Martin\, himself a photojournalist\, will talk about Penhaul’s way of working and how photojournalists go about telling stories today. \nAbout Greg Martin: I worked predominantly as a photographer for over 20 years in Cornwall – originally as a surf photographer and magazine photo editor\, and then for 10 years as a press photojournalist. In the end\, I was the only full-time staff photojournalist in Cornwall. Over the years\, I’ve been lucky enough to photograph presidents\, prime ministers\, princes\, and\, more importantly\, the people of Cornwall. \nThis engaging talk offers a rare chance to look beyond the images: to understand not just what we see\, but how and why those moments were captured — and what it really means to tell a story with a camera. \n📅 Date: 21 April 2026 \n🕝 Time: 7.30 pm \n📍 Venue: The Queen’s Hotel\, Penzance \n🎟️ Tickets: £7 Friends | £15 General admission \n👉 Book now to secure your place!
URL:https://penleehouse.org.uk/event/talk-capturing-the-community-then-and-now/
LOCATION:Queen’s Hotel\, Penzance
CATEGORIES:Friends of Penlee House
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SUMMARY:Friends of Penlee Lecture: S.J. Lamorna Birch – Career Highlights
DESCRIPTION:Timed to coincide with the Penlee House exhibition Lamorna Birch – A Painter Laureate\, this talk celebrates the life and work of Samuel John “Lamorna” Birch RA (1869–1955). A self-taught painter of pure landscape and founder of the Lamorna colony in West Cornwall\, Birch drew lifelong inspiration from the valley that gave him his name. \nThe exhibition title references Austin Wormleighton’s landmark 1995 biography\, A Painter Laureate. Austin\, a founding member and long-serving President of the Lamorna Society\, updated the book before his passing in 2019\, with the new edition published posthumously by his partner\, Jo Sunter. \nOn display are over 25 works from Austin’s personal collection. To accompany this special exhibition\, Cornish art historian David Tovey will give a lecture\, S.J. Lamorna Birch – Career Highlights\, exploring Birch’s achievements and legacy. \nDate & Time: Monday 20th October\, 2.30pm \nVenue: The Queen’s Hotel\, Penzance \nTickets: £7 Friends\, £15 Non-Friends \nBook Now!
URL:https://penleehouse.org.uk/event/friends-of-penlee-lecture-s-j-lamorna-birch-career-highlights/
LOCATION:Queen’s Hotel\, Penzance
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251009T133000
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SUMMARY:Friends of Penlee House: Guided tour of the Sheila Hichens collection of Newlyn School art
DESCRIPTION:Discover the Sheila Hichens Collection at The Steward’s House on St Michael’s Mount with art historian Catherine Wallace. This remarkable collection of more than 40 works by acclaimed Newlyn School artists\, including Walter Langley\, Stanhope Forbes\, Laura Knight\, and Harold Harvey\, captures everyday life in west Cornwall before the mid-20th century. \nHosted by the Friends of Penlee House\, this exclusive guided tour offers a rare opportunity to experience a culturally significant collection in a unique setting. Tickets are £20 for Friends of Penlee House and £25 for Non-Friends. Please note: entry to the Castle or Gardens is not included and must be booked separately. Limited mobility transport to the Mount may be available—contact Caroline White at carowhite@msn.com for details. \nTickets: £20 for Friends of Penlee House & £25 for Non Friends \nMeeting point: Stewards House\, St Michael’s Mount at 12.15 pm \nBook Now
URL:https://penleehouse.org.uk/event/friends-of-penlee-house-guided-tour-of-the-sheila-hichens-collection-of-newlyn-school-art/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250521T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250521T210000
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SUMMARY:Lecture: Birds of Cornwall
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an enlightening event with Jenny Parker the RSPB Cornwall Reserves Site Manager\, who is dedicated to highlighting the challenges facing Cornwall’s precious reserves and birdlife. Attendees can expect an in-depth discussion on the impacts of habitat loss and climate change\, enriched by Jenny’s deep insights and expertise. \nWhether you’re a seasoned environmentalist or simply curious about local wildlife\, this lecture promises to provide valuable information and inspire action to protect Cornwall’s natural treasures. \n📅 Wednesday 21st May\n🕣 7:30 PM\n📍 Queen’s Hotel\, Penzance\n🎟 £7.00 for Friends of Penlee House | £15.00 for Non-Friends \nBook Now! 
URL:https://penleehouse.org.uk/event/lecture-birds-of-cornwall/
LOCATION:Queen’s Hotel\, Penzance
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250227T193000
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SUMMARY:LECTURE: An Introduction to the Gardener's House
DESCRIPTION:Come join the Friends of Penlee House for an engaging lecture on the fascinating history of The Gardener’s House. Discover the secrets behind this historical landmark and learn about its significance in the local community. Whether you’re a history buff or just looking for a fun evening out\, this event is sure to entertain and educate. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to delve into the past and uncover the stories hidden within The Gardener’s House. \nDate: Thursday 27 Feb 2025 \nTime: 19:30 GMT \nLocation: Penlee House Gallery & Museum \nPrice: £7.00 for Friends of Penlee House | £15.00 for Non-Friends \nBook Now!
URL:https://penleehouse.org.uk/event/lecture-the-gardeners-house/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250115T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250115T210000
DTSTAMP:20241216T104133Z
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SUMMARY:Richard Sorrell on British Watercolour
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Penlee House Gallery & Museum for an incredible event featuring Richard Sorrell’s stunning British watercolour artworks. Get ready to immerse yourself in the beauty and intricacy of Sorrell’s work as he shares his passion for this timeless art form. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to witness the magic of British watercolours up close and personal! \nBook Tickets now  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDate and time\n\n\n \n\nWed\, 15 Jan 2025 19:30 – 21:00 GMT\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n \n\nPenlee House Gallery & Museum \nMorrab Road Penzance TR18 4HE \n\n\n\n\n\nRefund Policy\n\nNo Refunds
URL:https://penleehouse.org.uk/event/richard-sorrell-on-british-watercolour/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241120T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241120T203000
DTSTAMP:20241109T114221Z
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT Lecture: Flora 150 Years of Environmental Change in Cornwall with Kurt Jackson
DESCRIPTION:Friends of Penlee House Lecture: Flora 150 years of environmental change in Cornwall with Kurt Jackson \nJoin us for an insightful lecture by Kurt Jackson as he takes us on a journey through 150 years of environmental change in Cornwall through the lens of its flora. Learn about his discoveries and experiences along the way\, his thoughts and meetings – what he found\, saw and learnt. Along with prose and poems by the artist. This event is a must-attend for nature enthusiasts\, environmentalists\, and anyone interested in the history of Cornwall’s natural landscape. \nDate: Wednesday 20 November 2024 \nTime: 7.30 pm \nDon’t miss out on this opportunity to expand your knowledge and connect with like-minded individuals. See you there! \nTickets for the lecture can be booked via Eventbrite: Book Now!  \nNon-members: £10.00 \nMembers: £5.00
URL:https://penleehouse.org.uk/event/lecture-flora-150-years-of-environmental-change-in-cornwall-with-kurt-jackson/
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SUMMARY:Events: An Arts Tour of St. Ives
DESCRIPTION:A guided tour of St Ives\, including the Arts Club\, Fore St. Methodist Chapel\, St Ives Museum and Porthmeor Studios. \nLocation:  Starts at St Ives Arts Club \nThis tour\, led by David Tovey\, Art Historian\, starts at St Ives Arts Club at 10 a.m. with a short lecture on the history of the club and St Ives harbour front Studios. We will then walk along the harbour front viewing the locations of studios featured in the lecture before visiting Fore Street Methodist Chapel to see the famous charcoal drawings of W.H.Y. Titcomb. A buffet lunch will be provided at Porthmeor Studios\, where we will have a tour of the studios and see the film by architect\, Nick Cahill\, on how Porthmeor can tell the wider history of fishing\, mining and art in St Ives. The tour will conclude with a visit to St. Ives Museum with an introduction to David Tovey’s exhibition ‘Capturing the Light\, St Ives Artists 1885-1914’. The tour will finish at 4 p.m. \n£50 (Friends)   £65 (non-Friends) including lunch \nBOOK HERE
URL:https://penleehouse.org.uk/event/events-an-arts-tour-of-st-ives/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240925T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240925T210000
DTSTAMP:20240923T083819Z
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SUMMARY:LECTURE: The Jewish Community in Cornwall- SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:The story of Jews living in Cornwall. Who are they? How do they practice their faith and traditions – and what makes them Cornish? \nA lecture by Jeremy Jacobson\, OBE\, Chair of Kehillat Kernow (the Jewish Community of Cornwall)\, and past Director of the British Council in Uganda\, Uzbekistan and Algeria \nTickets for the lecture can be booked via Eventbrite: \nBook here \nNon-members: £10.00 \nMembers: £5.00 \n  \n 
URL:https://penleehouse.org.uk/event/lecture-cornish-jews-really/
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