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The Morrab Library, Morrab Gardens, Penzance, Cornwall TR18 4DA

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The @minacktheatre opened #onthisday in 1932. Th

The @minacktheatre opened #onthisday in 1932.

This selection of books about this very special theatre can be found in the Elizabeth Treffry Room upstairs at The Morrab.

What's the best performance you’ve seen at the Minack?

#minacktheatre #cornishtheatre #theatreincornwall #minack #rowenacade

Learn about how humans shaped the sacred landscape

Learn about how humans shaped the sacred landscape of Bodmin Moor at a talk-workshop with archaeologist and historian Laura Miucci @lore.and.piece on Thursday 24th September (from 10am - 12.30pm).

Find out about the relationships between humans and nature in this special place, which has seen human activity since the Mesolithic period. The talk will be followed by an art or poetry activity of your choosing, under the guidance of award-winning published poet, Laura Kestrel.

This will be the first in a series of events presented by Laura over the Winter.

Book your ticket via the link in our bio.

#libraryevents #libraryworkshops #archaeology #bodminmoor #talkworkshop
#loveyourlibrary #independentlibrary

Here's the next in our series of shipwreck photos,

Here's the next in our series of shipwreck photos, selected by our Photo Archive Intern, Sam Hill.

"The Giles Lang was a 80-ton St. Ives Schooner that wrecked at Bude. Whilst transporting coal from Porthcawl to Penzance, she began to seriously leak and eventually wrecked Maer Lake.

The photograph shows a bustling crowd both watching and hauling the vessel onto the beach!"

#photoarchive #photofriday #libraryarchive #shipwrecks #exploreyourarchive

Back in May, we welcomed HRH, the Duke of Gloucest

Back in May, we welcomed HRH, the Duke of Gloucester to the library for a visit. He met our staff, volunteers and members, and enjoyed a tour of the library. To commemorate the occasion, we have created a gallery of images from the visit, which you are welcome to view on our website (link in bio)

#RoyalVisit #DukeofGloucester #LovePenzance #IndependentLibraries #ExploreYourArchive

In our archive we hold this amazing scrapbook made

In our archive we hold this amazing scrapbook made by Annie Pryor, one of our Library members, for the total solar eclipse back in 1999. Annie collected press cuttings, leaflets, photographs and other observations prior to and on the big day, creating a fascinating and entertaining record of this historical event.

If you would like to view the album please email the library to book an appointment.

#totaleclipseofthesun #totaleclipse1999 #eclipse #exploreyourarchive #eclipse2026

Have you been to the gallery at @tremenheeresculpt

Have you been to the gallery at @tremenheeresculpturegardens to see the Serena Wadham exhibition yet?

Running throughout August, 'A Glimpse of Serena Wadham' features photographs and ephemera from this pioneering photojournalist who documented Britain’s defining social movements.

We hold thousands of Serena's photographs in our archive - after you've visited the exhibition (link in bio for more information), be sure to search our Photo Archive collections to see many more (also link in bio)

This photograph from our #photoarchive is a self portrait of Serena Wadham taken outside her cottage in Nancledra. It is one of numerous self-portraits in the Serena Wadham Collection at the Morrab Library. They were often taken to test equipment or materials.

The project is a partnership between Lesley Billingham, @josiegoddart, @barbarasanti & @morrablibrary Produced by @awenproductionscic

Funded by @heritagefunduk & The Myner Trust.

Photos copyright @morrablibrary

#photojournalist #feministart #femalephotographer #trailblazer

We have an interesting array of walking books & pa

We have an interesting array of walking books & pamphlets like this one in our Jenner Room.

Inspiration if you're planning to take part in our 'Miles for the Morrab' community walking challenge this September!

Pop in to the Library to read the pamphlets & check out our Crowdfunder (link in bio).

#MilesForTheMorrab #TheMorrabLibrary #Crowdfunding #Penzance #WestPenwith #Cornwall #CommunityFundraising

“What a wonderful workshop. I am going away with s

“What a wonderful workshop. I am going away with so many ideas for future work. I feel I need another life to be able to say everything in my heart! Thank you. Just thank you. Such generosity of spirit. Go to the next workshop and meet Carolyn if you can.”

Carolyn received some truly glowing feedback from the previous session of the 'biscuit tin of memories' at The Morrab.

There are still some spaces available at her next, free, artist-led workshop on Wednesday 26th August (10-12).

Link in our bio to read all about the class, some more lovely testimonials and the booking details.

#artworkshops #artistsinthelibrary #libraryevents #creativeworkshops #artistworkshops

This month we'll be sharing shipwreck photos chose

This month we'll be sharing shipwreck photos chosen by our Photo Archive intern, Sam Hill.

The Queen Margaret impaled on the Maenheere Rocks in May 1913. The four masted Queen Margaret was well known amongst seafarers for her great speed, grace, and good treatment of crew.
Her long, slim hull bulged and parted under pressure of the swollen wheat she was transporting from Sydney to Falmouth. She was later sold for a paltry sum of £50!

#photoarchive #photofriday #libraryarchive #shipwrecks

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