John Wesley’s ‘Journal’ as travel writing about Cornwall – A Talk by Dr Peter S. Forsaith
Apologies but this talk is now fully booked. Let us know if you would like to be added to the reserve list. This talk will look at John Wesley’s Journal […]
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In Search of Emidy – Talk & Performance
Morrab LibraryIn search of Emidy - A talk, live performance and Q&A by Tunde Jegede on the life & times of the c19 composer and virtuouso violinist, Joseph Antonio Emidy. 4th […]
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POSTPONED – Meet the Occupants of the Elizabeth Treffry Room: Talk Wed 8th April
Maggi Livingstone of Hypatia Trust invites you to come and meet three of the women who form part of the Archive of the Elizabeth Treffry Room at Morrab Library Violetta […]
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Abigail Reynolds’ Lost Libraries – fully booked
Morrab LibraryTHIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED... 'Normal' service is on its way... We are delighted to let you know that we are making a tentative step towards resuming our talks […]
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The British Way of War – A talk by Professor Andrew Lambert
Morrab LibraryJoin Professor Andrew Lambert on Wednesday 13th April for a fascinating insight into the uniqueness of British war strategy. British security needs have been maritime and oceanic, rather than military and continental, […]
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Jewels of the Rainbow – a talk by Victoria Osborne-Broad
Morrab LibraryJoin local author Victoria Osborne-Broad as she talks about her book trilogy, Jewels of the Rainbow. Set in present day West Cornwall, the action moves from Penzance and Pendeen, through magic […]
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Morvoren: the poetry of sea swimming
Morrab LibraryQuay jump photograph by Alice Bray. Swimming photographs by Rita Hencke. Morvoren is a book of thirty-two fresh new poems created by a group of women poets from Cornwall. Ella […]
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No Place to Hide – an author’s talk with JS Monroe
Morrab LibraryJoin author J.S.Monroe as he talks about his new contemporary thriller, No Place To Hide, a loose retelling of Dr Faustus. Set in Cambridge in the 1990s and in London in the present […]
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Mordardh Surf Poetry workshop
Morrab LibrarySaturday 22nd April, 10.30-12.30 This workshop is aimed at surfers and writers who want to create poetry about surfing. If you're interested in the sea and are inspired by it, you'd be very […]
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Nocturne – a reading and Q&A with poet Jodie Hollander
Morrab LibraryPoet Jodie Hollander will follow her workshop in the library with a reading and Q&A in the afternoon. Set in a technicolour world of dreams, ghosts, classical music, and Key […]
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William Borlase, Uniformitarianism and the Ice Age in Cornwall | With Professor James Scourse
Morrab LibraryFor natural scientists working in Cornwall, Borlase is where it all started. His descriptions and observations are hugely valuable and his interpretations are well ahead of their time. James’ talk […]
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Introducing… The Shell House Detectives | With Author Emylia Hall
Morrab LibraryJoin acclaimed author Emylia Hall on publication day for The Shell House Detectives, the first novel in her new crime series. Drawing advance praise from the likes of Elly Griffiths, […]
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A look at the work of Serena Wadham – Photojournalist | A talk from Lesley Billingham
Morrab LibraryOur next talk at the library will be from Lesley Billingham about the photojournalist, Serena Wadham. "Serena Wadham (1930-2006) was a photojournalist who was based in Islington from the late […]
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Event cancelled – Mor Surf and Sea Poetry
Morrab LibraryWe are sorry to say this event has been cancelled. Tickets for this event are now available directly from Morrab Library - please contact us to book. Entry is now free […]
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Tickets still available – Debut Authors: Jodie Matthews and Ian Russell-Hsieh in Conversation
Morrab LibraryOur next talk in the Reading Room at The Morrab Library will be a conversation between two debut novelists: Cornish author Jodie Matthews and Cornwall-based author Ian Russell-Hsieh. Their books […]
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POSTPONED Revealing The Morrab Library: Poetry and Porcelain with artists in Residence Rebecca Harvey & Lucy Sparrow
Morrab LibraryCANCELLED. Please note that this talk has been postponed to Wednesday 29th January 2025, 2pm. Please email enquiries@morrablibrary.org.uk if you would like to come along to this revised date. Our […]
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Going to Ground: an evening with Philip Marsden and Tim Hannigan
The Acorn Theatreat the Acorn Theatre, Wednesday 26th February 2025, 7:30 pm Join authors and two great friends of the library, Philip Marsden and Tim Hannigan in conversation as they celebrate Philip’s new book, Under a […]
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Landmarks and Legends – a talk by Linda Camidge
Morrab LibraryJoin writer, performer, historian and library volunteer Linda Camidge for what will be a fascinating talk. Since moving into Penzance and starting to research the history of the town 30 years […]
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In My Element – a talk by Claire Lucas
Morrab LibraryOur next Library talk will be with Claire Lucas presenting, "In My Element" - Stories and Images From the Library. This will take place in the Reading Room from 2pm-3pm on Saturday 18th October. Claire will […]
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FULLY BOOKED Library Talks | Mrs Dalloway, The Centenary Year: ‘Art, Modernism & War’
Morrab LibraryPLEASE NOTE: This talk is fully booked. Our next Library talk comes from returning speaker, Sarah Latham-Phillips, MA. On Wednesday 10th December (2pm-3pm) she will be speaking about Virginia Woolf's Mrs Dalloway in the centenary year […]