Writer in Residence – Steph Haxton
Morrab LibraryWriter in Residence: Steph Haxton Historian, author and illustrator. Steph's particular interests lie with 16th & 17th century social history. Cornwall during the Civil War is an ongoing research area. Author of the Pendennis Trilogy: Exposed to All Villainies, A Cord of Three Strands & To Untie a Sealed Knot. Steph will be working in the library […]
Steph Haxton Talk – Writing the Past, Historical Fiction in Cornwall
Morrab LibraryBicentenary Celebration Lunch at the Union Hotel
The Union Hotel 1 Chapel Street, Penzance, Cornwall, United KingdomWe are now taking bookings for the Bicentenary Celebration Lunch at the Union Hotel on Sun 13th May. This will be a wonderful opportunity to gather faces from the past and present of the Morrab's story, and we are delighted to welcome A.N. Wilson as our special guest. The celebration will be held in the historic Trafalgar […]
Penzance Jewish Cemetery Tour – Keith Pearce
Tour of Penzance Jewish Cemetery, led by Keith Pearce. A rare chance to view this unique piece of Penzance's history. Numbers are limited and ADVANCE BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL. To make sure of a place, please e-mail annround@blue-earth.co.uk by WED 9th MAY. Keith Pearce is author of The Jews in Cornwall: A History (Somerset: Hallsgrove Publishing, 2014)
Creative Writing Workshop for Adults: Writing Historical Fiction with Steph Haxton
Morrab LibraryThe Morrab Library is the venue for this workshop which will use history as inspiration for creative writing. Author and historian Steph Haxton will share ideas for getting the past onto the page. Using the atmospheric surroundings, artefacts & imagination our Writer in Residence 2018 will help you find your' Muse' to pen the past, his- […]
Book, plant & bric-a-brac sale
Morrab LibraryStoryteller in Residence! Mark Harandon
Morrab LibraryStorytelling for children and families (age range 6+). Mark Harandon is a professional storyteller who has worked at several National Trust sites, including the Minack Theatre. He is also the scriptwriter for the Zennor village pantomime! Storytelling times: Tuesday 5th June - 1pm & 3pm Monday 11th June - 1pm & 3pm Thursday 14th June […]
Book Launch: Poetry by Nicholas Round
Morrab LibraryA very special book launch with poetry by our very own Nicholas Round - Occassion for All & The Histories
Institute of Civil Engineers: Talk on the Newlyn Datum
Morrab LibraryCoffee with ICE and a talk on The Newlyn Datum
Tour of Penzance Jewish Cemetery led by Keith Pearce
A rare chance to view this unique piece of Penzance's history. Numbers are limited and ADVANCE BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL. To make sure of a place, please e-mail annround@blue-earth.co.uk by THURS 7th JUNE.
Tour of Penzance Jewish Cemetery led by Keith Pearce
A rare chance to view this unique piece of Penzance's history. Numbers are limited and ADVANCE BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL. To make sure of a place, please e-mail annround@blue-earth.co.uk by THURS 7th JUNE.
Talk by Professor Andrew Prescott – Sir Humphry Davy and Manuscript Studies
Morrab LibraryFree for members & £4 for non-members
Talk by Professor Andrew Prescott – Sir Humphry Davy and Manuscript Studies
Morrab LibraryFree for members & £4 for non-members
Our Annual Sumer Fete!
Morrab LibraryOur Annual Sumer Fete!
Morrab LibraryTunde Jegede Concert
Morrab LibraryTunde Jegede is a 21st century renaissance man who bridges African & European musical traditions. He is an internationally renowned kora player, cellist and composer, whose soul-stirring music blends traditional kora-playing with his own dynamic contemporary compositions.
Tunde Jegede Concert – SOLD OUT
Morrab LibraryTunde Jegede is a 21st century renaissance man who bridges African & European musical traditions. He is an internationally renowned kora player, cellist and composer, whose soul-stirring music blends traditional kora-playing with his own dynamic contemporary compositions. We are delighted to welcome him back to the Morrab after his sell-out event last year. Tickets are […]