Penwith Local History Group | Penzance, Cornwall, UK

Penwith Local History Group

Welcome

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 14th November 1896

Beware the Horseless Carriage

Today is the advent of a new era: no more red flags in front of motor cars and a new speed limit of 14 miles per hour. You have been warned!

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

It was on a Friday morning ...
New

A Penzance landmark, lost and found (with apologies to Flanders and Swann)

The Penzance Market Cross, now safe and secure outside Penlee House Gallery and Museum, has led an interesting life.