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Cornish Parish Records

The Morrab Library holds a number of Parish Records. Use the Parish Registers held at the Morrab Library link to find which they are.

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The Morrab Library, Morrab Gardens, Penzance, Cornwall TR18 4DA
01736 364474
enquiries@morrablibrary.org.uk
Registered charity No. 1204735

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The relaxed book group is back on Tuesday (29th, 2 The relaxed book group is back on Tuesday (29th, 2-3pm). It is a friendly group for anyone who loves books but doesn’t want the pressure of a traditional book club. Rather than reading a specific book, we share what’s on our bookshelf or simply come for tea, biscuits and company in the beautiful book-filled atmosphere of The Morrab library. No library membership is required and there’s no compulsory reading list. Audiobook listeners are just as welcome as traditional readers. We explore all types of books, swap books and share recommendations. Our discussions focus on what we’re looking for in a book and whether and when, we’ve found it. More info and booking email via the link in our bio #relaxedbookgroup #bookgroup #librarybookgroup
On Wednesday 14th May, we will be welcoming Marlen On Wednesday 14th May, we will be welcoming Marlene Creates to the Library for the talk 'Walking and Memory Mapping'. Marlene is a Canadian environmental artist living & working on the island of Newfoundland. Her work has been presented in over 350 exhibitions & screenings across Canada & internationally. In this talk, she will show works in collaboration with Indigenous Inuit and Innu elders in northern Labrador, & her own elderly relatives on the island of Newfoundland. Find out more about the talk & booking info via the link in our bio. Entry to this event is free but donations are welcomed to help support The Morrab Library (suggested £5). Refreshments will be provided after the talk. #librarytalks #libraryevents #marlenecreates #visitingartist #enviromentalartist #memorymapping
A happy and sunny Easter Sunday to all! Easter sy A happy and sunny Easter Sunday to all! Easter symbolises renewal, hope and chocolate too - what's not to celebrate? ##ExploreYourArchive #Easter2025 #EasterSunday #PhotoArchive
This week, we welcomed school children from Concar This week, we welcomed school children from Concarneau, the city in Brittany twinned with Penzance. They enjoyed a treasure hunt, explored atlases and old photos of Penwith, and spent time drawing pictures of the library. We also swapped new books for our respective libraries, so look out for new French language titles to borrow soon! #Concarneau #TwinTown#SchoolVisit #Brittany #FrenchFiction #LoveLibraries @indielibraries
This Good Friday, we continue our series of mine p This Good Friday, we continue our series of mine photos from our #PhotoArchive. This image shows miners at Levant Mine, hand drilling below the sea. This was taken in 1920.  #PhotoFriday #ExploreYourArchive #MiningHistory #CornishMining #LevantMine  #NationalTrust  @nationaltrust
We've been enjoying the return of the sunshine ove We've been enjoying the return of the sunshine over @morrabgardens for the past couple of days. Don't forget that we're closed for the Easter weekend & will reopen on Tuesday 22nd April at 10am. #library #independentlibrary #independentlibraries #morrabgardens
We're delighted to welcome Jodie Hollander back to We're delighted to welcome Jodie Hollander back to the Library for her month-long Poetry Residency. This morning, in the sunshine of the Reading Room, Jodie ran a Nature Poetry workshop, & this afternoon read from her two poetry collections. Her forthcoming workshops have both now sold out but please email the library if you'd like to be added to the waiting list for either event. She'll also be reading new work as part of our Poetry Open Mic afternoon tea at the end of her residency of 10th May. Read all about her work and the events via the link in our bio
The Library will close for Easter on Friday 18th a The Library will close for Easter on Friday 18th and Saturday 19th April, reopening at 10am on Tuesday 22nd April. Wishing you a very Happy Easter! Photo credit: Ian Kingsnorth #Easter #EasterHolidays #LibraryClosed
The weather might be rubbish but our intrepid sell The weather might be rubbish but our intrepid sellers and volunteers will be ready for you at 10.00 for our Spring Fair. Get in early for a taste of these beauties in our refreshments room, some beautiful plants, books, photos and some fantastic wares to buy! #Spring Fair #Cakes #BookSale #PlantSale
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