Penwith Local History Group
Penwith Local History Group, Newlyn, Cornwall
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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
The Morrab Library showing the new extension.
Photo Glyn Richards
On this Day 7th April 1861

Census in Penwith 1861

A census has been taken every 10 years from 1801 until 2011, covering England, Scotland, Wales, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man.....


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Images of our publications
Our new publication is now available:

Growing Up in West Cornwall. A Publication by the Penwith Local History Group
"Growing Up in West Cornwall"
Edited by Sally Corbet

price £10.00
plus p&p


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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.



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