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“Words are, of course, the most powerful drug used by mankind.” Rudyard Kipling died on this day in 1936. Amongst our many Kipling titles, we hold a rare volume in our special collections. "The Song of the English" was originally published in November 1909 and the classic poems are accompanied by 30 beautiful colour illustrations and many intricate drawings by W. Heath Robinson. #otd #rudyardkipling #library #specialbooks

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It's #photofriday & on this cold grey day we're dreaming of Spring. 🌱

I don't think we could love this photo of a farmer, two lambs & a young child more. Notice how the sheepdog is still a blur of movement.

#spring personified
#cornish countryside
#family #lamb #sheepdog
#photography #archives
#exploreyourarchive

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A message from Sara Samuelsson….
I would like to extend a warm invite to this Imbolc Creative Workshop 1st of Feb 12-3pm, at the Morrab Library.
As a gardener I am already seeing the first signs of Nature stirring in the undergrowth, Snowdrops fully out as in the painting on board above.
On the 1st of Feb I invite you to come and spend time creatively tuning into the rising energy and returning light of this coming out of hibernation, maybe the planting of an intention seed... We will explore drawing with our non-dominant side of the brain, enjoying going with the flow, whilst I offer readings and myths of Imbolc. We will also look at the movements in the heavens, incorporating the astrological, planetary and Moon phases in motion at this time of Aquarius.
Return home attuned to the natural Energies of the Season and new found ways of expressing yourself, as well as your creations (cards) with which to wish someone special a Happy Imbolc!
(email me at sara@thenaturalhome.co.uk to book as limited spaces available, £25/person )
Look forward to sharing some Nature Creativity!
Winter Blessings, Sara @sarasamuelssonartist

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Some dapper 1920s inspiration for #nationalhatday (yes it's a thing!) #photography #archive #exploreyourarchive #dapper #gentleman #instahistory

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On this day in 1534, under the Act of Supremacy, King Henry VIII became Supreme Head of the Church of England. We have lots of books, both fact and fiction, if you'd like to learn more. #otd #henryviii #royalty

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"Nobody made a greater mistake than he who did nothing because he could do only a little." Anglo-Irish philosopher and parliamentarian Edmund Burke was born on this day in 1729. Best known for his reflections on the French Revolution, the library holds Burke's 1796 publication which outlines some of his last views on the subject. #OTD #EdmundBurke

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Happy new year to all our friends, new or old! It's certainly been sou'wester weather of late. The Sennen lifeboat crew were rocking the full weather gear look back in 1930. Stay warm and dry! #exploreyourarchive #photofriday #weather #lifeboat #rnli

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Looking back one of the highlights of 2019 was having the wonderful Immy & Marlene complete their Duke of Edinburgh volunteering with us. Their enthusiasm was completely infectious! They've written a few words about their time here which you can read in full on our website. "Morrab Library is absolutely one of my favourite places in the world…there are so many hidden treasures to be stumbled upon here. The tiny book of Cornish poetry that we unearthed and pored over for hours is probably one of my favourite books. I’ve also found tons of beautiful clothes books from centuries ago which were a portal to another world entirely – just like the library itself!” – Marlene

#librarylife #volunteering #librariesofinstagram

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Our last #photofriday for 2019. Here's Father Christmas at Penzance Station c.1952. As you do! Wishing everyone a happy Christmas! #exploreyourarchive #photofriday #christmas #penzance

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