Penlee House is Cornwall's only public Gallery, specialising in the Newlyn School artists. It is the artistic heart of West Cornwall's history, a space to relax, explore, and discover. Open Monday - Saturday Owned and operated by Penzance Councilhttps://bsky.app/profile/penleehousegallery.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/penleehousegallery.bsky.social/post/3mlso3ilesw24Throwback Thursday 📸 The wedding of John & Shirley Peak. Those bridesmaids’ dresses and matching hats are wonderfully full-on vintage fashion! 👒💐 Pictured are family and friends, including page boys Robert & Richard Curnow of Rejarden Farm. #ThrowbackThursday14 May 2026 11:00 +0000at://did:plc:eq2vklyp7fssfuf3dfv3u7da/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlso3ilesw24https://bsky.app/profile/penleehousegallery.bsky.social/post/3mlseoet3k223Today’s @artukdotorg.bsky.social #OnlineArtExchange theme is Myths and Legends for Cornish Myths & Legends at Cornwall Museum & Art Gallery ✨ We have chosen A Dream Princess by Elizabeth Forbes. This enchanting work captures the dreamlike atmosphere often associated with Cornish myths and legends14 May 2026 08:12 +0000at://did:plc:eq2vklyp7fssfuf3dfv3u7da/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlseoet3k223https://bsky.app/profile/penleehousegallery.bsky.social/post/3mlqpn7lu3c2bYesterday was #NationalNursesDay and we wanted to share this wonderful photograph from 1957💙 Nurse Mrs Ford is being assisted from the St Michael’s Mount boat. Ford had travelled to attend the birth of baby Derek Round, who was the first baby born on St Michael’s Mount in 16 years.⁠ ⁠13 May 2026 16:23 +0000at://did:plc:eq2vklyp7fssfuf3dfv3u7da/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlqpn7lu3c2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/penleehousegallery.bsky.social/post/3mlq5sizcqm26Work of the Week! St Ives from Porthminster by George Wolfe Looking towards St. Ives from Porthminster with the beach at low tide. Most of Wolfe’s subjects include views taken in Britain, including Devon, Cornwall, South Wales and Yorkshire, as well as landscapes from Germany and Belgium.13 May 2026 11:04 +0000at://did:plc:eq2vklyp7fssfuf3dfv3u7da/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlq5sizcqm26https://bsky.app/profile/penleehousegallery.bsky.social/post/3mlnvem5rhc2i“I don’t want to go home… I want to stay here!” 😄 A quote from a young visitor today that pretty much says it all! We’re open Monday–Saturday, 10 am–5 pm. Come and discover our brand new exhibition, Making Her Mark: A Celebration of Women in Art. Warning: may cause reluctance to leave.12 May 2026 13:28 +0000at://did:plc:eq2vklyp7fssfuf3dfv3u7da/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlnvem5rhc2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/penleehousegallery.bsky.social/post/3mlll53z5a22iSophie Bodinnar, 1913 by Ruth Simpson née Alison. Discover the story of Sophie, the Bodinnar sisters and the women behind Cryséde at the Friends of Penlee House Talk next Tuesday evening. Limited tickets available — book now! https://friendsofpenleehouse.org.uk/events/talk-before-crysede-newlyn-and-the-women-who-helped-create-an-international-silk-company/ #PenleeHouse #CornishArt11 May 2026 15:19 +0000at://did:plc:eq2vklyp7fssfuf3dfv3u7da/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlll53z5a22ihttps://bsky.app/profile/penleehousegallery.bsky.social/post/3mlktio2nps2zGurnard’s Head by Wilhelmina Barns-Graham 🌊⁠ ⁠ Jenny reflects on this striking work and the remarkable journey of Barns-Graham. As a child, her love of drawing was dismissed as a passing whim, but she went on to study at Edinburgh College of Art—setting the course for her artistic career.⁠11 May 2026 08:16 +0000at://did:plc:eq2vklyp7fssfuf3dfv3u7da/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlktio2nps2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/penleehousegallery.bsky.social/post/3mldu3ta2322uOn this day in 1885, Charles Simpson was born. One of the later Newlyn School (or Lamorna group), Simpson, was also a key figure in the St Ives art colony. He achieved national acclaim for his animal paintings, many of which were used as book illustrations.08 May 2026 13:38 +0000at://did:plc:eq2vklyp7fssfuf3dfv3u7da/app.bsky.feed.post/3mldu3ta2322uhttps://bsky.app/profile/penleehousegallery.bsky.social/post/3mldnfytnlc2kWe are saddened by the passing of former Mayor and Bard of Gorsedh Kernow, Phil Rendle. During his time on Penzance Council, he represented the Council on various bodies, including Friends of Penlee House. Our thoughts are with his family and friends. https://www.penzance-tc.gov.uk/tributes-paid-to-former-mayor-of-penzance-and-bard-of-gorsedh-kernow-phil-rendle/?fbclid=IwY2xjawRqqDJleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeUc5fyWHFhQQ4f-00AXKLSXk4M1KF_UvyEmdBrYnZ57yg3px-Dt4PYEV2_2A_aem_uHNIWF0l3fIG0lBPzUB3Ug08 May 2026 11:39 +0000at://did:plc:eq2vklyp7fssfuf3dfv3u7da/app.bsky.feed.post/3mldnfytnlc2khttps://bsky.app/profile/penleehousegallery.bsky.social/post/3mldfxozrhc2d🥈 We’re currently sitting in SECOND PLACE… and there’s still time to help us take the top spot! If you love what we do, we’d really appreciate your vote in the Muddy Stilettos Awards 👉 cornwall.muddystilettos.co.uk/awards/vote/08 May 2026 09:25 +0000at://did:plc:eq2vklyp7fssfuf3dfv3u7da/app.bsky.feed.post/3mldfxozrhc2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/penleehousegallery.bsky.social/post/3mld2jxbysw2rWe would like to wish everyone a Happy Flora Day🌼 This ancient festival is usually held on 8th May. To celebrate the end of winter, with the trees and flowers bursting into life. The houses and shops of the town are decorated with greenery and floral arrangements to express the spirit of renewal.08 May 2026 06:01 +0000at://did:plc:eq2vklyp7fssfuf3dfv3u7da/app.bsky.feed.post/3mld2jxbysw2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/penleehousegallery.bsky.social/post/3mlb3ddxvtk2jToday's @artukdotorg.bsky.social #OnlineArtExchange theme is ‘Urban landscapes’ for Jock McFadyen with Jem Finer: Underground (and Surface) Exhibition at Guildhall Art Gallery. We have chosen Porthleven 1922 by Charles Ginner owned by Tate.07 May 2026 11:10 +0000at://did:plc:eq2vklyp7fssfuf3dfv3u7da/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlb3ddxvtk2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/penleehousegallery.bsky.social/post/3mlb2syf3i32rThrowback Thursday SS Liberty, Pendeen, 1952 Somewhere between “ingenious engineering solution” and “absolutely no one mention this to Health & Safety”, the salvage crew of the SS Liberty are pictured arriving ashore via a wire rope stretched from the cliffs at Pendeen out to the wreck itself.07 May 2026 11:00 +0000at://did:plc:eq2vklyp7fssfuf3dfv3u7da/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlb2syf3i32rhttps://bsky.app/profile/penleehousegallery.bsky.social/post/3ml6kfsmh4s2uWork of the Week! Midday Penzance Harbour, 1860-69 by George Wolfe (1834–1890) View across the sand from Chyandour towards St. Mary's Church and the harbour. Fishermen sorting their nets in the foreground.06 May 2026 11:01 +0000at://did:plc:eq2vklyp7fssfuf3dfv3u7da/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml6kfsmh4s2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/penleehousegallery.bsky.social/post/3ml6jeakmvk2q📰 Newspaper SOS! We’re trying to find a physical copy of last Thursday’s The Guardian, but no local libraries have one 😅 If you’ve got a copy, we’d be so grateful! Drop it at reception or call 01736 363625 and ask for Maisy-Sky. Thank you!06 May 2026 10:43 +0000at://did:plc:eq2vklyp7fssfuf3dfv3u7da/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml6jeakmvk2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/penleehousegallery.bsky.social/post/3ml6cmyhwhk2rOn this day in 1857, Frank Bramley was born. A key Newlyn School figure, he gained fame with A Hopeless Dawn (1888), acclaimed at the Royal Academy for its emotional depth and innovative technique.06 May 2026 08:42 +0000at://did:plc:eq2vklyp7fssfuf3dfv3u7da/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml6cmyhwhk2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/penleehousegallery.bsky.social/post/3mkx7i3cyq22wReminder: we’re open tomorrow! The Orangery Café will be operating a reduced service and serving refreshments, cake, and cheese scones only. Please note there will be no breakfast or lunch menu available tomorrow.03 May 2026 12:57 +0000at://did:plc:eq2vklyp7fssfuf3dfv3u7da/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkx7i3cyq22whttps://bsky.app/profile/penleehousegallery.bsky.social/post/3mkruky3az22bWe’re thrilled to be featured in The Guardian! As part of Making Her Mark, we’re joining forces with galleries across the UK to shine a light on the incredible contributions of women artists — past and present. Take a look at the feature 👇 https://www.theguardian.com/.../uk-art-galleries-female...01 May 2026 09:59 +0000at://did:plc:eq2vklyp7fssfuf3dfv3u7da/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkruky3az22bhttps://bsky.app/profile/penleehousegallery.bsky.social/post/3mkphnhtr4p2sThrowback Thursday Falcon rescue, 1950s Photographer Harry Penhaul Unnamed RSPCA officer with a rescued falcon. Do you recognise the man who lived at Tencreek Avenue, Penzance?30 Apr 2026 11:02 +0000at://did:plc:eq2vklyp7fssfuf3dfv3u7da/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkphnhtr4p2shttps://bsky.app/profile/penleehousegallery.bsky.social/post/3mkphl5bskc24For today’s @artukdotorg.bsky.social #OnlineArtExchange, we’ve chosen Laura Knight’s bold Self Portrait with Ella Naper, owned by the National Portrait Gallery. A radical statement of women’s artistic ambition, it challenged the limits placed on women artists. #MakingHerMark #WomenInArt30 Apr 2026 11:01 +0000at://did:plc:eq2vklyp7fssfuf3dfv3u7da/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkphl5bskc24https://bsky.app/profile/penleehousegallery.bsky.social/post/3mkoyjyfr6k2yWe were delighted to be featured on BBC Radio Cornwall, where Julie spoke with curator Katie Herbert and Elaine Lorys, the first female Master Fishmonger, about Making Her Mark: A Celebration of Women in Art. 🎧 Listen: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0nh7xd8 On until 27 Sept 202630 Apr 2026 06:32 +0000at://did:plc:eq2vklyp7fssfuf3dfv3u7da/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkoyjyfr6k2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/penleehousegallery.bsky.social/post/3mkmx5lgaow2uWork of the Week! Farmhouse at Treen by Harry Etchel Binns A woman is herding some geese over the garden gate of her cottage on the right, with Rolley's farmyard and barns as the setting. Known as Etchel Binns, he moved to St Levan, Cornwall, from Yorkshire in the latter part of the 1920s.29 Apr 2026 11:02 +0000at://did:plc:eq2vklyp7fssfuf3dfv3u7da/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkmx5lgaow2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/penleehousegallery.bsky.social/post/3mkkblyfwmc2sEarly Closure Notice. Please note that Penlee House will close to the public at 3.30pm on Wednesday 29 April, with last entry at 3pm. ☕ The Orangery Cafe's last orders will be at 4pm, and the café will close at 4.30pm. We apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your understanding.28 Apr 2026 09:31 +0000at://did:plc:eq2vklyp7fssfuf3dfv3u7da/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkkblyfwmc2s