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Visit Penlee House & Museum

Penlee House is a Gallery, Museum, Cafe and Shop. Situated within Penlee Park, a space to reflect and great for family visits.

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A space for exhibitions & events

Alongside our Exhibition programme we run a variety of community events and workshops. The Newlyn School and Social history galleries change often. Find out what’s on.

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A space to learn

Penlee House is committed to lifelong learning. We run workshops for all age groups and offer a school workshop programme.

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A space for all

Built in 1865, as the home of the Branwell family. Penlee House is home to many paintings by members of the Newlyn School. It is also home to the Penzance Natural History and Antiquarian Society collection.

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You can search and browse our collections online. We also have a section dedicated to the Newlyn School.

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Acc.no: PEZPH : 2018.1.131


IDENFIFICATION

Full Name: black and white

Brief Description: A close up image of the De Havilland DH84 Dragon airliner, Registration G-ACPY. It was camouflaged during WWII, but was shot down between Lands End and the Isles of Scilly on 3 June 1941, by a German Heinhel III returning from a raid on Barrow-in-Furness. All six on board were killed: Pilot William Donald Anderson, DEC (Australian); and the Leggitt family - John and Sheelagh, their daughters Jeannie and Romalita and Sheelagh's mother, Georgina Griffith.


PRODUCTION

Production Date: undated

Material: Photographic paper


Category: Photography

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Penlee House is a beautiful art gallery and museum, set within sub-tropical gardens, with a great café.

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Our vibrant exhibition programme celebrates the nationally important art and history of West Cornwall.

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Learning

From school visits to family activities, talks and walks, there are plenty of learning opportunities at Penlee House.

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Our Café

Enjoy a delicious lunch or coffee at the Orangery Café, with its sunny terrace overlooking the park.

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