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  • Talk: Sara Price – The Quilt Lady

    Morrab Library

    Sara Price 'The Quilt Lady' on the history of quilting. BOOKING ESSENTIAL - please contact the library to reserve your place. Free, all welcome

    Free

  • Talk: Lucy Crane on Lithium Mining in Cornwall

    Morrab Library

    Lucy Crane, an exploration geologist with Cornish Lithium, will be talking about how Cornish Lithium are exploring for lithium contained within hot springs which occur naturally at depth within the granites. Lucy will talk about why the demand for lithium has risen recently, why it's set to continue and why Cornwall is so prospective for […]

  • Sydney, Where Art Thou? – W.S Graham Centenary

    Morrab Library

    A Celebration in his own words of the life, work and centenary of the poet W.S. Graham, who was born in Scotland but spent most of his adult life in West Cornwall. Graham's poems will be introduced by John Butterworth and read by John Truscott.  

    Free

  • Deadlier Than The Male: Wives of the Generals, 1677-1937

    Morrab Library

    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 […]

    Free

  • FULLY BOOKED! Graphology Talk

    Morrab Library

    Please note that this talk is now fully booked. If you have already booked a place and find that you can't attend please do let us know as we have a waiting list! Claire Pearcey, BAoG, studied graphology at the British Academy of Graphology in London and taught the subject of handwriting analysis at the […]

  • FULLY BOOKED! Wilkie Collins Rambles in Cornwall, a talk by Jak Stringer

    Morrab Library

    PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED Wilkie Collins Rambles in Cornwall Long before The Woman in White, a young Wilkie Collins aspired to become a writer and decided to tour the untrodden ground of Cornwall to produce a travel book of a hitherto unexplored destination. Rambles Beyond Railways was published in 1851 […]

  • SOLD OUT – Wed 8th May, 2pm – Stephen Glendenning: The Art of the Book

    Morrab Library

    This event is now Sold Out - please contact us to place your name on the reserve list. Wed 8th May, 2pm - Stephen Glendenning: The Art of the Book How Artists have Challenged the Conventions of Publishing Throughout History The Book: It is perhaps one of the most significant and iconic design objects of […]

    £4

  • Writing ‘Something So Precious’ – A Talk by James Lee

    Morrab Library

    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 […]

  • Spaceport Cornwall Talk – Cornwall’s New Frontier SOLD OUT

    Morrab Library

    This talk is currently sold out - you can contact us on enquiries@morrablibrary.org.uk or 01736 364474 to be added to the waiting list. In 2021, Cornwall, with Virgin Orbit, will launch the first space system from UK soil in over 50 years.  This presentation will outline how Cornwall became the only horizontal launch site in […]

  • Victoria Osborne-Broad Talk

    Morrab Library

    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

  • John Trigg – 40 Years of Drawing Books – Talk & Opening

    Morrab Library

    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 […]

  • Brewing up the Past, Defining the Future: Kresen Kernow

    This event is now FULLY BOOKED. Please contact us if you would like to be added to the reserve list. A Talk by Iain Rowe, Learning Officer Kresen Kernow Iain will briefly explore the long history of Redruth Brewery which was in business for nearly 200 years. The historic buildings left behind by the business have […]

  • Fully Booked: Once Upon A Christmas – A Talk by Suzy Williams

    Morrab Library

    This event is now fully booked. Our final talk in 2019 is all about Christmas! Join Suzy Williams as she leads us on a Christmas journey, taking a look at Cornish and international traditions and customs, and the origins of some of our favourite Yuletide delights. Wednesday 11th December, 2.00pm Booking essential, £4 suggested donation

  • In Search of Emidy – Talk & Performance

    Morrab Library

    In 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 March, 2pm – £8 / £6 Concession Booking Essential – payment in advance – CASH ONLY