Penwith Local History Group | Penzance, Cornwall, UK

Penwith Local History Group

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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.
Photo Glyn Richards

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On this Day 5th November 1883

Penzance Institute: Entertained by Mr Wilde

Tonight Oscar Wilde is going to speak on the subject of America, about which he will later say that, "America has never quite forgiven Europe for having been discovered somewhat earlier in history than itself".

Images of our publications

Our new publication is now available:

"Beyond the Bookshelves"

Edited by Sally Corbet

price £15.00
plus p&p

Click here to see all the Penwith Local History Group publications.

The Penwith Papers

The Changing Flora of West Cornwall - Sally Corbet

My great grandmother, Sally Prowse (1843-1935), loved the Cornish wild flowers that she saw around her home near Lamorna and St Buryan. Sally was brought up at Rosemodress, and later lived at Tregiffian ....