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Opening times
Monday to Saturday (closed Sundays)
CURRENT HOURS
10.30 am - 4.30 pm
(last admission 4.00pm)
Admission £4.50 adults,
£3.00 concessions,
under 18s FREE
ADMISSION FREE ON SATURDAYS
WINTER HOURS
From 1 October
to Good Friday:
10.30am - 4.30pm
(last admission 4.00pm)
WINNER Cornwall Tourism Awards GOLD
South West Tourism Excellence Awards SILVER
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Social History & Decorative Arts
Truckle, used to spin a child's hoop. Has a hook at one with which to spin the hoop.
truckle, used to spin a child's hoop. Has a hook at one with which to spin the hoop.
Turkish medal, one of five medals won by Seaman Joseph Trewavas. Has a red and green vertically striped ribbon, angled at the bottom. On the front of the medal is a picture of a cannon and flags with the words 'Crimea 1855' underneath. On the reverse is a laurel wreath and Turkish writing.
Turkish medal, one of five medals won by Seaman Joseph Trewavas. Has a red and green vertically striped ribbon, angled at the bottom. On the front of the medal is a picture of a cannon and flags with the words 'Crimea 1855' underneath. On the reverse is a laurel wreath and Turkish writing.
Twisted twig with inscription along length
twisted twig with inscription along length
Two 'political' documents produced by a group calling itself 'Cornwall Against the Poll Tax' exhorting the population of the Duchy to refuse to pay the poll tax which was about to be introduced across the nation. Dire punishments are forecast for those who refuse to pay and both documents contain locally oriented propaganda giving the position of the 'Cornwall Against the Poll Tax' group. Document 1 is A4 size paper and Document 2 is A5 size. Printed in black and white.
Two 'political' documents produced by a group calling itself 'Cornwall Against the Poll Tax' exhorting the population of the Duchy to refuse to pay the poll tax which was about to be introduced across the nation. Dire punishments are forecast for those who refuse to pay and both documents contain locally oriented propaganda giving the position of the 'Cornwall Against the Poll Tax' group. Document 1 is A4 size paper and Document 2 is A5 size. Printed in black and white.
Two bullock's shoes, made of iron. Presumably there would have been four (unless it was a very clever bullock).
two bullock's shoes, made of iron. Presumably there would have been four (unless it was a very clever bullock).
Two copies of a printed invitation to Paul Church on occasion of the local Feast from the Mayor of Penzance: Councillor J. R. Nicholas, J.P. People are asked to meet at the Municipal buildings, Penzance, on Sunday 13th October 1968 at 10.15am, to accompany him to Paul Church. To the bottom left-hand corner 'Robes / Penzance / 27st September, 1968. / Transport will leave the Municipal Buildings at 10.20am'. To the bottom right-hand corner 'R.S.V.P to the Town Clerk / by Noon, Friday,11th October.' Black print on card, with the Borough of Penzance coat of arms at the top.
two copies of a printed invitation to Paul Church on occasion of the local Feast from the Mayor of Penzance: Councillor J. R. Nicholas, J.P. People are asked to meet at the Municipal buildings, Penzance, on Sunday 13th October 1968 at 10.15am, to accompany him to Paul Church. To the bottom left-hand corner 'Robes / Penzance / 27st September, 1968. / Transport will leave the Municipal Buildings at 10.20am'. To the bottom right-hand corner 'R.S.V.P to the Town Clerk / by Noon, Friday,11th October.' Black print on card, with the Borough of Penzance coat of arms at the top.
Two figures standing one a longbow archer the other a soldier with rifle inscription 1300-1500 NRA 1860 Rifle Clubs
two figures standing one a longbow archer the other a soldier with rifle inscription 1300-1500 NRA 1860 Rifle Clubs
Two layered ruler with two wooden stoppers (one moveable) for measuring feet. Moveable block has a metal slide beneath, slotted between two layers of wood. Measurements are scored into the top surface of the rule. Instructions for use, along with a table, are scored into base.
two layered ruler with two wooden stoppers (one moveable) for measuring feet. Moveable block has a metal slide beneath, slotted between two layers of wood. Measurements are scored into the top surface of the rule. Instructions for use, along with a table, are scored into base.
Two Mazey Day printed black logos on yellow paper. These were stuck onto white two gallon plastic buckets and used for collecting money on the street.
two Mazey Day printed black logos on yellow paper. These were stuck onto white two gallon plastic buckets and used for collecting money on the street.
