Penwith Local History Group
Penwith Local History Group, Newlyn, Cornwall
Welcome
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 12th November 1823

Herring Glut at St Ives

Herring! Great numbers of herring, the like of which was scarce known before....


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Images of our publications
Our new publication is now available:

Beyond the Bookshelves. A Publication by the Penwith Local History Group
"Beyond the Bookshelves"
Edited by Sally Corbet

price £15.00
plus p&p


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The Penwith Papers

It was on a Friday morning ...
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 A Penzance landmark, lost and found (with apologies to Flanders and Swann)

The Penzance Market Cross, now safe and secure outside Penlee House Gallery and Museum, has led an interesting life.



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