July 2025
This month's meeting began with a very well researched talk by Carmel Harry and Stephen Vranch about church bench ends with particular attention to sixty-five in St Ives parish church. The carvings date from the fifteenth to twentieth centuries and reflect local life of their time. Booklets are available in the St Ives parish church for a donation.
An extra meeting in June was held at a member's house to discuss heraldry and view associated artefacts. This was followed by a cream tea in the sunny garden. The presentation on Hidden Histories in The Morrab Library at the Penzance LitFest on July 2nd was well attended.
Beyond The Bookshelves: Hidden Histories in The Morrab Library is now at the printers. In eleven chapters members explore fascinating documents from the library's archive of maps, diaries, scrap books and exquisite book plates. Look for it at the Cape Cornwall Art and Craft Fair in St Just from August 4th-15th, open from 10-7 each day (but closing at 5 on the last day). Books will be on sale at the Zennor Craft Fair on Friday, August 1st, Sunday 2nd and Monday 3rd from 10-4 each day. Beyond The Bookshelves: Hidden Histories in The Morrab Library is edited by Sally Corbet, 86 pages, fully illustrated and price just £15.
Another imminent publication later this month is Histories of Penzance: Landmarks and Legends by member Linda Camidge. Please contact tolverpress@yahoo.com for details.
JN
14.7.25
PLHG publications can be purchased online here or perused in the Morrab Library.
Penwith Local History Group
Edited by
Sally Corbet
price £10
plus p&p
Photo Glyn Richards