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 2nd August 1595

Spanish Attack Mounts Bay

Panic seized the people of Mounts Bay on 2 August 1595 when Mousehole, Paul Churchtown, Newlyn and Penzance were all set ablaze. The Spanish raid was just one of a number of actions in the intermittent Anglo-Spanish War of 1585-1604 in which both sides made frequent incursions on each other's territory and shipping. This is the age of Raleigh, Drake, Hawkins and the Armada.............

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

Best Foot Forward: the Public Benefit Boot Company in Penzance

In the heart of Penzance, at 27 Market Place, is a notable building with a terracotta façade in Art Noveau style at second and third floor level. Integral to the decoration are the initials PBBC, proudly incorporated as testimony to the original occupants of the site. Look up, stranger, and behold: the ghost of the Public Benefit Boot Company.