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We have a high quality reproduction of the 1841 ma

We have a high quality reproduction of the 1841 map of the Borough of Penzance at the Library. Original, pictured here, can be found displayed in the Library.

The map shows how the modern Borough boundary was drawn with a compass, as a semi circle, with no connection at all to existing ancient field boundaries

You can purchase a copy for just £20 from the front desk.

#Library #map #penzance #cornwall

Have you ever heard of a windy pasty? ‘A pasty m

Have you ever heard of a windy pasty?

‘A pasty made from left-over pastry, usually served with jam and cream.’

Will you be heading to the Global Pasty
Championships at the Lost Gardens of Heligan today? Heading into St Piran’s Day week, Cornwall will crown its ultimate pasty makers at the inaugural Global Pasty Championships.

Liz Woods dug into the history of some traditional Cornish dishes, including the pasty and saffron buns, in her talk at the Library which you can see here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h91QIWCPPmI

#Library #cornishpastychampionship#cornishpasty #stpiran #food

Like the post sometimes, our Photo Friday is a lit

Like the post sometimes, our Photo Friday is a little late!

On the reverse side of this postcard of the prom is a message to Miss Irene Thomas of Penzance, saying, "Dear Irene, I suppose we shall see you toddling along the prom on your way to the beach. With love, From Violet."

Morrab Library Photo Archive Identifier: JDCP 596

#Library #exploreyourarchive #photoarchive #Photofriday

We have a fresh stock of new fiction on our shelve

We have a fresh stock of new fiction on our shelves to peruse! What will your next read be?

#Library #newbooks #whatareyoureading #fiction

A great little gift! We have Morrab Library brande

A great little gift! We have Morrab Library branded pens available to buy from the library for £2.50 each. They come in a variety of colours and write in black ink.
#Library #pens #gift #writing

Mark Beeson (1954-2022) was trained as a classicis

Mark Beeson (1954-2022) was trained as a classicist and primatologist, and founded the Manaton & East Dartmoor Theatre. His greatest legacy is his creative and ecological writing of poetry and plays relating to Dartmoor.

Join Tom Greeves as he discusses Marc's legacy and work at our talk on 18th March. The ballot is now open to apply for tickets - visit our website: link in bio.

#LibraryTalk #MarcBeeson #Dartmoor #NaturePoetry #Ecology #Poetry #Plays #Theatre

Penwith College are hosting a Science Festival on

Penwith College are hosting a Science Festival on Saturday 7th March, and we'll be there too, showcasing some of the rare scientific treasures from our book and archive collections.

Check the College website for the full programme, and drop in to see us between 10.00pm and 3.00pm.

https://tinyurl.com/35h5srau

#ScienceFestival #Science #ScienceCollections #RareBooks @penwithcollege @penwithcollegelibrary

In November, 2025, Tim Newman delivered a talk foc

In November, 2025, Tim Newman delivered a talk focusing on three less well-known members of the extended Nicholson family, in particular Anne (Stuart-Wortley) and her artwork.

Tim discussed his fortuitous meetings with Liza in the summer of 1975, and later with Anne, speaking of their friendship and adventures.

You can watch the recording via our link in bio.

#librarytalk #lecture #CornishArt #BenNicholson #AnneNicholson #LizaNicholson

Our Photo Friday theme this month of post and lett

Our Photo Friday theme this month of post and letters continues, with something very special.

You may not know our archives hold a handwritten note from Charlotte Bronte to her lifelong friend Ellen Nussey. It mentions a family cow and the dangers of doctors! Though brief and everyday it’s so exciting to see these words written in her own hand.

#Library #exploreyourarchive #photoarchive #Photofriday #Bronte #CharlotteBronte #HandwrittenLetters #Letters #Correspondence

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