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November 16 @ 18:30 - 20:30

John le Carre Memorial Lecture | “Living with My Father and Writing into his World” with With Nick Harkaway

The Acorn Theatre

Nick Harkaway, author of the Sunday Times Bestseller ‘Karla’s Choice’ and son of John le Carré, will give the second John le Carré Memorial Lecture at The Acorn Theatre in […]

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Photo Friday today relates to the supposed birthpl

Photo Friday today relates to the supposed birthplace of King Arthur.

The scene looks suitably dramatic - showing the size and scale of the ruins.

If you fancy brushing up your knowledge at any point on the legend - do pop in and browse the Jenner Room for links between the mythos and Cornwall.

Stanley Opie, “Tintagel Castle.,” Morrab Library Photographic Archive

#photofriday #exploreyourarchive #photoarchive

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

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