Penn Sans

The name Penzance is derived from the Cornish words ‘ Penn Sans’ meaning holy headland.
It was where we have spent today. A day which once again started out dull, but turned into a sunny afternoon.

The reason for our visit was to see the Walter Langley ( 1852 - 1922) exhibition at Penlee House Gallery and Museum.
He is known as the “ pioneer of the Newlyn School of art”.
The paintings are mainly of the ordinary people who lived around the late 1800s - early 1900s. Some are favourites which we have seen before, but many were on loan from other galleries and private collections.
A wonderful exhibition.

Lunch in their lovey Orangery Cafe, and then the rest of the day exploring the back streets, alleyways of the Town as well as the usual main streets.

The collage shows some if the photos I took.
Starting at the top left:
The elegant houses of Morrab Place.
An old warehouse now home of the Penzance Silver Band.
The old market Kiosk. Opened 1838.
Penzance harbour where we saw the U.K. Boarder Force ship. - HMC Searcher.
One of the many tiny Turnstones.
There were many shop windows with tributes to Queen Elizabeth II.
The very old verandas of South Parade Mews built in 1790.
The 18th century Globe Ale House. A drinks only pub.
Part of the Walter Langley exhibition.
The Art Deco Jubilee Pool opened 1935, dedicated to the Silver Jubilee of George V.
Dolphin Pub by the harbour claims a 500 year history, though the actual building will have changed many times.
Last photo bottom right....Market House opened 1838. Later aquired by Lloyd’s Bank . Nice to see a bank still open!

Another interesting and enjoyable day.