To commemorate the beginning of the Great War in 1914, the Photographic Archive will hold an exhibition of photographs, memorabilia and examples of the written word. Entry will be free to both members and non-members; donations to library funds will, of course, be gratefully accepted. The exhibition is to be staged in the Reading Room […]
To commemorate the beginning of the Great War in 1914, the Photographic Archive will hold an exhibition of photographs, memorabilia and examples of the written word. Entry will be free to both members and non-members; donations to library funds will, of course, be gratefully accepted. The exhibition is to be staged in the Reading Room […]
An exhibition to mark the 200 year anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo. Cakes and refreshments will be available.
An exhibition to mark the 200 year anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo. Cakes and refreshments will be available.
A display of quilts made by library members and local quilters will be on display throughout the library. Free, all welcome
Artist John Trigg has donated his collection of drawing books spanning 40 years. He will be giving a short talk about the books & his life's work as we celebrate this wonderful gift to the library. There will then be an opportunity to see the books on display in their new home. Refreshments will be […]
DROP IN ANYTIME BETWEEN 11.00am and 1.00pm We are delighted to welcome five University of Exeter medical students as they present individual displays and share their research on a range of topics on medical history, including: Sir Humphry Davy’s contribution to the development of anaesthesia the artist Bryan Pearce’s medical condition and how it affected […]
Join us as we once again delve into The Morrab Library's wondrous archive collection to bring you some more of its treasures. Papers relating to Humphry Davy, 18th century recipes, diaries from Greenham Common, the work of engraver Hilda Quick, 17th century religious plays, maps of old Palestine, scientific illustrations, pressed local Mosses and […]
To commemorate the forthcoming 60th anniversary of the SS Torrey Canyon disaster in 2027, Mor Media Charity is inviting people across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly to share their memories, stories, and reflections. The library is delighted to support this important project. The devastating oil spill in 1967 shocked the world, but it also […]