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An independent library established in 1818 with 70K+ books, archives, and historic photographs housed on floor-to-ceiling shelves.
Penzance, Cornwall
Joined October 2013
Come & learn more about the world’s largest & loudest musical instrument, discover how bells are rung full circle & have a play with some handbells! Find out more about Mary Jones' talk at the Library on Weds 3rd Sept (2-3pm) & book your place
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Save the date for our 'Rare Books Open Day'- 4th September (10am-3pm). We'll showcase more of our collection of rare and historic books including works by Humphry Davy, the Brontes, and books that will transport you to Ancient Egypt and the Alhambra Palace. #RareBooks #Exhibition
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Continuing our summer #PhotoFriday series of images from our #PhotoArchive taken one hundred years ago, here's an unidentified group (possibly a family?), assembled in a garden to have their picture taken. #1925 #HistoricPhotos #ExploreYourArchive #FamilyPhotos
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There's still time to enter the ballot for a ticket to @sarahlathamphillips talk celebrating the centenary year of Virginia Woolf's novel Mrs Dalloway. Read more about the talk here: and contact us if you would like to be added to the ballot. #MrsDalloway
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Later this month, the brilliant Mark Cottle will be running a course over five Saturday mornings at the Library, on the subject of the world of Anglo-Saxon England. For more information, and the contact details to book your place, see our website:
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Happy Photo Friday! The 1925 theme continues, and here’s a photo from our archive of three fishermen, possibly taken in Newlyn, 100 years ago. #1925photos #historicphotos #photoarchive #exploreyourarchive #libraryarchive #newlynfisherman #newlynphotos #PhotoFriday
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We're sorry to say we are unable to offer a library tour this Friday afternoon (8th August). Normal service will resume at 2.00pm next Friday 15th August. #LibraryTour
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On Weds 27th Aug (2pm-3pm), Sarah Latham-Phillips will be celebrating the centenary of Virginia Woolf's novel, 'Mrs Dalloway' with a talk in our Reading Room. Find out more on our website & email enquiries@morrablibrary.org.uk if you would like to be added to the ballot
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Our Library Assistant James Parnham-Kenny is running a fun games making workshop on Wednesday morning 13th August to design your own dice game. Booking essential! More info here: , or contact the library. #SchoolHolidayActivities #DiceGames
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Our Photo Friday Summer theme continues with another image from our Photo Archive taken in 1925. Here's the West Cornwall College for Girls Penzance school photograph from that year. Recognise anyone? . #PhotoFriday #PhotoArchive #SchoolPhoto #Penzance #1925 #ExploreYourArchive
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Darren Harper will be returning to the library to run a two-day Philosophy Summer School this August covering "A Philosophy of Nature" & "Stoicism and the Tranquil Mind" More info & booking here: &
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Here’s another photo from our Photo Archive taken in 1925. This one was taken on Alverton Road in Penzance, looking towards Market House, one hundred years ago. #PhotoFriday #Penzance #OldPhotosOfPenzance #HistoricPhotos #LovePenzance #1925 #ExploreYourArchive #PhotoArchive
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The fascinating & tragic story of J.T. Blight has captured the imagination of writers & artists. Library member Patricia Wilson Smith has shared another blog for us about how his story has inspired her. Robert Hawker as drawn by J.T. Blight, 1856
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We enjoyed hosting Amy Gulick for a talk last month about Italian #Midsummer rituals. Amy has kindly shared a #ReadingLlist with us of titles, available to borrow, about Cornish folklore and traditions. Read the blog here: #MidsummerTraditions
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The Re.vive project aims to revitalise endangered languages in Europe-read more: On Tues 22nd July (2.00-4.00pm) we're hosting a drop-in session where you can find out more about the project, and discuss how you might like to get involved. #CornishLanguage
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Our Photo Friday theme of images from 100 years ago continues. This 1925 photograph of a harvest time wagon, filled with people and crops, might have been taken at a carnival. #PhotoFriday #Zennor #Sennen #HistoricPhotos #1925 #ExploreYourArchive #PhotoArchive
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The Library recently acquired a book which holds special importance to us, linking four people who played key roles in its history and collections-Arthur Quiller-Couch, J.T. Blight, J.O. Halliwell-Phillips and John le Carré. Read the blog to find out more:
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A huge thank you to everyone who entered our children’s short story writing competition this year. The competition has now closed for entries and we’ll be handing your stories over to the judges very soon! Good luck to all the budding creative writers! . image@harriet-jade harrow
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Do you remember the SS Torrey Canyon disaster in 1967? Mor Media Charity is inviting people to share their memories, stories, and reflections. The Library will host an Open Morning on Saturday 19th July from 10.00am - 12.00pm. Drop in then or read more at
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The Relaxed Book Group is back on Tues 15th-a friendly group for anyone who loves books but doesn’t want the pressure of a traditional book club. We share what’s on our bookshelf in the serene atmosphere of the library. Click here for more info and to book:
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