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by admin | May 12, 2018 | Acquisitions, Blog, Morrab Library

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Happy National Poetry Day! Copy of a postcard des Happy National Poetry Day! Copy of a postcard designed by A.E. Philip around the turn of the century. They were printed by various card manufacturers. This particular card is Frith's No 6370B and was posted at Newquay in 1913. “Welcome to Cornwall. Poem,” Morrab Library Photographic Archive #exploreyourarchive #photoarchive #postcard #poetry #nationalpoetryday
As this month is the lead up to Halloween (or Alla As this month is the lead up to Halloween (or Allantide - also known as Saint Allan's Day or the Feast of Saint Allan, a Cornish festival that was traditionally celebrated on the night of 31 October) we thought we would highlight some Cornish folklore related items from our collection. These images and books from our collection will link to stories, costumes, traditions and more, so keep your eyes peeled. Found in our Jenner Room - the first in this little series is a book all about the Hobby Horse! The essay concentrates on Padstow, but also dives into other locations with their versions of the tradition. #explore #cornwall #library
We’re delighted to announce the winners of our C We’re delighted to announce the winners of our Children’s Short Story Competition 2025! Congratulations to our winners and a huge round of applause for the over 150 entrants we had across Cornwall! "It was a joy and a privilege to read so many great stories from so many talented young writers. The Morrab Library is to be congratulated on running this brilliant competition." - Peter Moffat We’re excited to say that the portion of our website with this year's Children’s Short Story Competition Winning entries is live! We hope you enjoy reading the entries as much as our judges - see the entries here: https://tinyurl.com/nhh58mxr #Library #shortstory #writingcompetition #stories
A school group from Zennor taken on the church ste A school group from Zennor taken on the church steps, undated. #photoarchive #exploreyourarchive #photofriday #zennorschool #zennorphotos #historicphotoszennor #historicwestpenwith #classphotos #schooldays #oldschoolphotos
Would you consider a donation to The Morrab Librar Would you consider a donation to The Morrab Library? Regular, or one off, big or small, any donation greatly helps us. We’re a registered charity and depend on the support and generosity of our library community near and far. All money goes toward the running of the library and ensuring we’re here for another 200 years. Donation link in bio. #Library #donate #supportus #everypennyhelps #charity #LoveYourLibrary
As our selection of Hilda Quick notecards and post As our selection of Hilda Quick notecards and postcards were released for sale earlier this month, we wanted to highlight one of her books in our collection that you can borrow. ‘Miss Quick writes from the beginner’s angle, with full realization of the beginner’s difficulties and probable errors, but she is not, in fact, quite such a tyro as she makes out. She has had many years' experience of bird-watching’ - Marsh and Shore. Bird Watching on the Cornish Coast. Hilda M. Quick. #artist #woodengraving #nature #books #collections
Continuing our series of school photos, here is on Continuing our series of school photos, here is one of a school picnic to Nanjizal. #photofriday #schooldays #exploreyourarchive #photoarchive #oldschoolphotos
With the new term starting, it’s a perfect time With the new term starting, it’s a perfect time to get a student membership. For £20 a year, you can have access to our collections, a calm space to study (first come, first serve on desk space) and access to our kitchen for those much needed coffee breaks in between research sessions. Join today by following this link: https://tinyurl.com/bdzz7vvs #Library #study #supportus #research #charity #membership
Here’s a photo from our archive of the Harvest F Here’s a photo from our archive of the Harvest Festival Salvation Army Hall, taken circa 1890. #photoarchive #oldphotos #1890sphotos
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