Did you know that in Zennor there were only 23 surnames for 85 families? Or that beer was brewed at home? That clergyman Edward Giddy thought 'long sermons are neither edifying nor decent'? Or that prisoners in a Penzance gaol were fed through bars merely 5 inches apart? That John Wesley recommended swallowing live spiders […]
The writer, editor and leading Cornish art historian David Tovey will introduce his latest book -a biography of the extraordinary life of Crosbie Garstin. Tovey spent many long afternoons at the Morrab combing through the Garstin family archive so it feels appropriate to celebrate the launch here. Copies of the book will be available & […]
A very special book launch with poetry by our very own Nicholas Round - Occassion for All & The Histories
Elizabeth Treffry Collection: Official handover by Hypatia Trust, followed by cream tea, and Hypatia book launch of Ann Batten Crystal - Poetical Sketches The Elizabeth Treffry Collection (ETC) contains over 3000 books and artifacts that document the lives and works of women in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Its strengths are in 19th and 20th […]
We are delighted to welcome Patrick Gale to the Morrab Library on his book launch tour for new book Take Nothing With You - a chance to meet the author and hear about his latest novel. The event will be chaired by Tim Hubbard, writer and broadcaster. Edge of the World Bookshop will also be at […]
How much influence did notable wives have on the leading commanders in British military history? These women tend to be disregarded but, as Trina Beckett demonstrates in this revealing and thought- provoking study, their influence has often been profound. Taking examples from the eighteenth century to the Second World War, she uncovers a hidden dimension […]
Are you an aspiring novelist? Or do you enjoy listening to writers talk about their work? If so, we're delighted to announce that on Saturday 20th July local author James Lee will talk about his recently published novel Something So Precious. Chronicling the life of a young academic whose world is turned upside down when an […]
Author Victoria Osborne-Broad will be talking about and reading from her new book, Guardian of the Stones, second in the 'Jewels of the Rainbow' trilogy. Booking Essential - £4 Suggested Donation
Please note this event is now fully booked. Please get in touch if you would like to be added to the reserve list. Brontë Territories: Cornwall and the Unexplored Maternal Legacy, 1760 - 1860 by Melissa Hardie There will be a short talk from Melissa Hardie at 11am followed by guest readers with excerpts from […]