Low Tide, St. Michael’s Mount By J. T. Richardson, (fl. 1900 – 1927)

We are Mounts Bay Marine Group – a local
voluntary conservation group focused mainly on conserving and protecting the health of the coastline in and around Mounts Bay.
We have chosen this painting of St Michael’s Mounts Mount because it really clearly shows one of our main areas of conservation work – our Mounts Bay seagrass meadows – an area of great magic and vital importance to not just our marine life but also to us as human beings, with seagrass meadows being an extremely effective carbon sink – storing carbon 30 times faster than rainforests as well as being vital coastal defence systems against storm damaged caused by climate change.
Penlee House is a beautiful art gallery and museum, set within sub-tropical gardens, with a great café.
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Our vibrant exhibition programme celebrates the nationally important art and history of West Cornwall.
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From school visits to family activities, talks and walks, there are plenty of learning opportunities at Penlee House.
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Enjoy a delicious lunch or coffee at the Orangery Café, with its sunny terrace overlooking the park.
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