Penwith Local History Group | Penzance, Cornwall, UK

Penwith Local History Group

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We research the fascinating history of West Penwith by working with original sources as much as possible. We publish our findings every two or three years.

The Morrab Library showing the new extension.
Photo Glyn Richards

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On this Day 6th April 1829

Death of Sir Christopher Hawkins

Sir Christopher Hawkins died aged 70 on 6 April 1829. He was born in Probus in 1758, second son of Thomas Hawkins of Trewithen and grandson of Christopher Hawkins of Trewinnard........

Images of our publications

Our new publication is now available:

"Growing Up in West Cornwall"

Edited by Sally Corbet

price £10.00
plus p&p

Click here to see all the Penwith Local History Group publications.

The Penwith Papers

All Change!

This Penwith Paper is based on slideshow that formed part of a presentation given by the Penwith Local History Group at Penzance Literary Festival, July 2023.