Collections
Current Exhibition
A Cornish Childhood
A Cornish Childhood
29 May - 4 September
Newlyn School paintings of children 1880 - 1940
Opening times
Monday to Saturday (closed Sundays)
CURRENT HOURS
10.00am - 5.00pm (last admission 4.30pm)
Admission £3.00 adults, £2.00 concessions, under 18s FREE
WINTER HOURS
From 1 October to
Good Friday:
10.30am - 4.30pm
(last admission 4.00pm)
Social History & Decorative Arts
A printed invitation to the Penzance Mayor's civic luncheon on blue card. It is to be based at the Mount Prospect Hotel, Lescudjack Terrace, Penzance on the 8th May 1973 at 1.30pm for 1.45pm. The receiver is required to delete as appropriate and record their address by the 4th May 1973. 'No. 70' is printed in the top right-hand corner.
a printed invitation to the Penzance Mayor's civic luncheon on blue card. It is to be based at the Mount Prospect Hotel, Lescudjack Terrace, Penzance on the 8th May 1973 at 1.30pm for 1.45pm. The receiver is required to delete as appropriate and record their address by the 4th May 1973. 'No. 70' is printed in the top right-hand corner.
A printed programme detailing the order of events at the unveiling of a Memorial, held on Saturday 5 November 1904 in the Morrab Gardens, Penzance. Those attending were The Mayor, John Banfield, Esq., Aldermen and Councillors and Officers Men of the Artillery and Rifle Volunteers. The memorial was presented to the town by the Chairman of the Committee, J.V. Thomas Esq. to commemorate the men of Penzance who lost their lives in the South African War (the 'Boer' War) 1899 - 1902. The unveiling was performed by the Mayoress, Mrs.John Banfield. A prayer, the singing of a hymn : 'Onward, Christian Soldiers' and a benediction by William Colenso, the Hon. Secretary of Committee, concluded the ceremony.
A printed programme detailing the order of events at the unveiling of a Memorial, held on Saturday 5 November 1904 in the Morrab Gardens, Penzance. Those attending were The Mayor, John Banfield, Esq., Aldermen and Councillors and Officers Men of the Artillery and Rifle Volunteers. The memorial was presented to the town by the Chairman of the Committee, J.V. Thomas Esq. to commemorate the men of Penzance who lost their lives in the South African War (the 'Boer' War) 1899 - 1902. The unveiling was performed by the Mayoress, Mrs.John Banfield. A prayer, the singing of a hymn : 'Onward, Christian Soldiers' and a benediction by William Colenso, the Hon. Secretary of Committee, concluded the ceremony.
A promotional Christmas card for the football pools. Across the top are five footballers in red and red-and-white striped shirts and underneath them is a green line with "Whatever your position - may you score in -" printed across it. Below is printed "The Pool Of Christmas Happiness Promoted By B.Merry" and "Big Dividends Nothing Barred". On the right hand side is printed "Remembrance" vertically in white on a red background. Inside is a poem and seasonal greetings, signed N.B.....s (illegible signature)
A promotional Christmas card for the football pools. Across the top are five footballers in red and red-and-white striped shirts and underneath them is a green line with "Whatever your position - may you score in -" printed across it. Below is printed "The Pool Of Christmas Happiness Promoted By B.Merry" and "Big Dividends Nothing Barred". On the right hand side is printed "Remembrance" vertically in white on a red background. Inside is a poem and seasonal greetings, signed N.B.....s (illegible signature)
A short article taken from a local newspaper, dated 09.10.1905 in handwritten ink above the type. Entitled 'Reminiscenes of Madron Churchtown and Its Surroundings' By J. Hosking. Within the article are notes on Madron Church, it's interior and it's tomb stones. The columns of the article have been cut out individually and backed with a piece of stronger brown paper.
A short article taken from a local newspaper, dated 09.10.1905 in handwritten ink above the type. Entitled 'Reminiscenes of Madron Churchtown and Its Surroundings' By J. Hosking. Within the article are notes on Madron Church, it's interior and it's tomb stones. The columns of the article have been cut out individually and backed with a piece of stronger brown paper.
A short article taken from a local newspaper, dated 09.11.1905 in handwritten ink above the type. Entitled 'Reminiscenes of Madron Churchtown and Its Surroundings By J. Hosking'. Within the article are notes on Madron industry, including Ding Dong Mine and Ponsbennett Stamps. Also monuments, such as Trengwainton Carn. He then mentions religion within Madron, such as the Wesleyan Chapel, the Methodist Church and Sunday School. The columns of the article have been cut out individually, and then backed with a piece of stronger brown paper.
A short article taken from a local newspaper, dated 09.11.1905 in handwritten ink above the type. Entitled 'Reminiscenes of Madron Churchtown and Its Surroundings By J. Hosking'. Within the article are notes on Madron industry, including Ding Dong Mine and Ponsbennett Stamps. Also monuments, such as Trengwainton Carn. He then mentions religion within Madron, such as the Wesleyan Chapel, the Methodist Church and Sunday School. The columns of the article have been cut out individually, and then backed with a piece of stronger brown paper.
A short article taken from a local newspaper, dated 09.11.1905 in handwritten ink above the type. Entitled 'Reminiscenes of Madron Churchtown and Its Surroundings By J. Hosking'. Within the article are notes on members of his family, residences and other people within Madron. The columns of the article have been cut out individually, cutting off the end of the piece, and then backed with a piece of stronger brown paper.
A short article taken from a local newspaper, dated 09.11.1905 in handwritten ink above the type. Entitled 'Reminiscenes of Madron Churchtown and Its Surroundings By J. Hosking'. Within the article are notes on members of his family, residences and other people within Madron. The columns of the article have been cut out individually, cutting off the end of the piece, and then backed with a piece of stronger brown paper.
A Silver Anniversary - The Cornish Reviera Express 1904-1929. Booklet has a tri-fold cover.
"A Silver Anniversary" The Cornish Reviera Express 1904-1929. Booklet has a tri-fold cover.
A small irregular-shaped piece of shrapnel which came from the bomb which fell and Penzance Railway Station and which killed Robert Gendall. Contained in an old cigarette tin.
A small irregular-shaped piece of shrapnel which came from the bomb which fell and Penzance Railway Station and which killed Robert Gendall. Contained in an old cigarette tin.
A3 card menu from the Admiral Benbow pub in Chapel Street. Black type on white background. Signed on reverse by Roland Morris and Dated 20/4/62. Morris was the owner of the Admiral Benbow and the Maritime Museum opposite.
This item is a menu from the Admiral Benbow pub in Chapel Street, and is printed in black type on white A3 card. It lists prices of both the food and drink sold on the premises. In the top right-hand corner is a line illustration of a cannon. To the bottom right is a list of the Admiral Benbow's own pottery for sale, for example, cups and saucers, with their contact details and opening times to the bottom left. On the reverse of the menu is a signature in red ink 'Best Wishes / Roland Morris / 20/4/62. Morris once owned both the Admiral Benbow and the Maritime Museum.