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New books!

Here are the covers of just a handful of the wonderful & typically eclectic new additions that have arrived in the library over the last few months. Perfect for the long evenings.

#library #acquisitions #librarylife #bookstagram #newbooksmell #reading #cosy

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Our Christmas Fair is tomorrow from 10.30 to 2.00. Come and join us and enjoy yourself as much as these folk obviously did in 1900! #photofriday #exploreyourarchive

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(From left to right)

Jamestown, Accra, Ghana - Book No. 25
Spanish Dancer - Book No. 86
Anemones - Book No. 88
Head to Mask - Book No. 13
Venice Angels - Book No. 98
Morrab Gardens Goldfish - Book No. 109

morrablibrary.org.uk/john-trigg-prints/

#art #collections #archives #sketchbook #travels #paint #colour #prints

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We’re delighted to say that six prints by artist John Trigg are now for sale with all proceeds going to the library. We think they'd make the perfect gift, for you (or someone else!) The prints are taken from John’s remarkable collection of drawing books spanning 40 years. This collection is now a permanent part of the library’s archives. John’s work has been exhibited widely throughout the UK. He moved to Cornwall in the 1990s and has remained, working and living in his studio home near the harbour in Penzance. Living by the sea has been an important influence on his work. Many of the artworks have also been inspired by and created during his travels to places like Venice and Africa.

The prints cost £65 each and will be professionally printed on demand. You can find out more and how to order on our website (link in bio.) #art #prints #painting #drawing #archives #library #travels #gifts

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The theme of @librariesweek this year is libraries in the digital world & this week we're celebrating our 200-year-old library in the 21st century... This made us think of something one of our younger volunteers has written about her time in the library (she has been completing her Duke of Edinburgh volunteering with us) "...just being at the library I lose track of time and I end up spending a few hours here. By doing this it takes me away from my phone and stress…the atmosphere is so peaceful and quiet it feels like you’re in a different place, completely stress free. Which is absolutely needed in this 21st century." We couldn't agree more.

#librariesweek #librarylife
#reading #peace #quiet
#victorian #home
#morrablibrary

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We're honoured that artist John Trigg has donated to the library his collection of drawing books spanning 40 years. (Some of the work pictured here is from time spent in Venice). On Wednesday 23rd October 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.
You can find out more about John & his work on his website https://johntriggartist.com

#drawing #art #library #archives #cornwall #venice #architecture #angels

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Travel back in time with our 2020 Calendar ... We're delighted to say we've produced a 2020 Calendar using photographs from our Cornish Photo Archive. & It's now available for purchase at the library. At £10 it's the perfect gift and a great way to support the library.

Stocks are limited! All proceeds go to the library.

#morrablibrary #calendar #photography #history #cornwall #heritage

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3rd of August 1955 saw the first English language performance of Samuel Beckett’s play ‘Waiting for Godot’ at the Arts Theatre in London.

Composed in French in 1948-49, Beckett’s work (found in Morrab’s gorgeous Reading Room) centres around two tramps - named Estragon and Vladimir - who are waiting for the arrival of Godot, who never arrives. Over time it has been analysed as a possible allegory of Britain’s perceived imposition on Ireland, or a representation of the Cold War; Bernard Dukore described it as as a metaphor for the futility of the existence of man when salvation is expected from an external entity, and the self is denied introspection.

Waiting for Godot is now recognised as a major development in 20th-Century drama, and paved the way for the works of writers such as Harold Pinter and Joe Orton; in 1990 it was voted “the most significant play of the twentieth century”. “To every man his little cross.” - Vladimir in Waiting for Godot

#waitingforgodot #20thcenturytheatre #ArtsTheatre #samuelbeckett #frenchliterature #morrablibrary

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The groundbreaking author Emily Brontë was born on this day. Naturally we have on our shelves a wealth of all things Brontë but what you may not know is that we have in our archives a short handwritten note by her sister Charlotte. The note is to her lifelong friend Ellen Nussey and mentions a family cow and the dangers of doctors! Though brief and everyday it’s so exciting to see and touch these words written in her own hand.

#emilybronte #otd #charlottebronte #archives #letters #librarylife #englishliterature #friendship

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