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Library Talks l Dr Russell Blacker – Musical archeology: the reconstruction of eleven works from the Eton Choirbook.

22/10/2025 @ 14:00 - 15:00

The Eton Choirbook is one of only three manuscripts of English polyphonic music to have survived from the pre-Reformation world. Although a third of the manuscript has been lost over […]

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The Morrab Library, Morrab Gardens, Penzance, Cornwall TR18 4DA
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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
🚶‍♀️ Our crowdfunding campaign is now LIVE! 📚 Tod 🚶‍♀️ Our crowdfunding campaign is now LIVE! 📚

Today we're excited to launch Miles for The Morrab – a community fundraising challenge to help secure the future of The Morrab Library.

For more than 200 years, The Morrab Library has been at the heart of Penzance, preserving an extraordinary collection of books, archives and local heritage. As an independent charity, we rely on the generosity of our community to help care for this remarkable institution.

This September, we're inviting you to join a sponsored walk around the spectacular Penwith peninsula, divided into ten accessible sections. Walk one section or complete the whole challenge – every mile and every donation will help protect one of Cornwall's greatest cultural treasures.

Whether you:
🥾 Join the challenge
❤️ Sponsor a participant
🎁 Make a donation
📢 Share our campaign with friends and family

...you'll be helping to ensure The Morrab Library continues to inspire, educate and welcome people for generations to come.

Together, let's celebrate our library, our community and the incredible landscape that surrounds us.

Please donate, share and help us reach our goal!

Link in our bio.

#MilesForTheMorrab #TheMorrabLibrary #Crowdfunding #Penzance #WestPenwith #Cornwall #CommunityFundraising
Our current exhibition in the case on the first fl Our current exhibition in the case on the first floor is a display of notable people’s signatures found on a somewhat serendipitous array of manuscripts, correspondence and volumes. 

Signatures include the great Antarctic explorer, Ernest Shackleton, and Poldark author,Winston Graham.

Find out more in the blog on our website and drop in to see the exhibition for yourself before the end of August.

#signatures #handwriting #letters #exploreyourarchive #archive #ephemera #autographbook#wistongraham #ernestshackleton
Our brilliant Library Volunteer, Jane Prince, has Our brilliant Library Volunteer, Jane Prince, has written this fascinating article about Daphne du Maurier and her novel The House On The Strand. 

Jane has explored how du Maurier used actual Cornish history in her writing, and also deviated from it for literary purposes.

We are delighted to share her paper: link in bio.

#DuMaurier #HouseOnTheStrand #CornishFiction #Literature #LibraryVolunteer
Our photo archives collection is featured in a new Our photo archives collection is featured in a new exhibition in the gallery at @tremenheeresculpturegardens , running throughout August. 'A Glimpse of Serena Wadham' features photographs and ephemera from this pioneering photojournalist who documented Britain’s defining social movements — feminist activism, peace protests, working-class life, famous artists and ordinary people and made her home in West Cornwall. 

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).

@awenproductionscic @josiegoddart 

#ExploreYourArchive #SerenaWadham #PhotoJournalism #LibraryExhibition
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