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The Morrab Library - an independent library established in 1818, situated in the Morrab Gardens in Penzance, Cornwall. Open Tuesday – Saturday 10am-4pm.
Penzance Then and Now: Market Jew Street and Chapel Street (Part 1) – a blog by Sam Hill – The Morrab Library
Penzance Then and Now: Market Jew Street and Chapel Street (Part 1) – a blog by Sam Hill – The Morrab Library
Join our Photo Archive intern, Sam Hill for his latest blog, written during his time with us... During my time exploring the Morrab Library’s Photo Archive, I have come across so many wonderful pictures of Penzance that can truly transport you back in time. As such, I thought it would be worthwhile to write the
Library Talks l ‘Dartmoor Elements – the ecological poems and play extracts of Mark Beeson’
Library Talks l ‘Dartmoor Elements – the ecological poems and play extracts of Mark Beeson’
Mark Beeson (1954-2022) was trained as a classicist and primatologist. From 1989-2022 he was artistic director of Manaton & East Dartmoor Theatre (MED Theatr...
Library Talks l Cornwall Uncharted with Dr Paul Taylor-McCartney l Wednesday 24th June – The Morrab Library
Library Talks l Cornwall Uncharted with Dr Paul Taylor-McCartney l Wednesday 24th June – The Morrab Library
Our next Library talk will be with Dr Paul Taylor-McCartney entitled "Cornwall Uncharted". This will take place in the Reading Room from 1:30pm-3pm on Wednesday 24th June. In this Library talk, Paul will discuss his new book, 'Cornwall Uncharted: Mapping Cornwall’s Queer History of Concealment, Culture and Creativity' and the research journey behind it. In conversation with Gareth D. L. Rees, Paul will explore how Cornwall’s
Our next display: Notable Appellations – famous signatures in our collections – The Morrab Library
Our next display: Notable Appellations – famous signatures in our collections – The Morrab Library
After our first display of the library's copy of the Great Bible in our new exhibition case over the last few months, it is now time for it to return to storage and be rested, while we unveil our second exhibition. For over two centuries, our library collections have grown through donations, bequests and
Visit our Rare Books Open Day – Thursday 25th June, 10.00-3.00pm. – The Morrab Library
Visit our Rare Books Open Day – Thursday 25th June, 10.00-3.00pm. – The Morrab Library
Among the shelves- my week of work experience at the Morrab Library, by Coby Smart – The Morrab Library
Among the shelves- my week of work experience at the Morrab Library, by Coby Smart – The Morrab Library
Maritime Communities and Meeting the Creatures from the Deep – a blog by Sam Hill – The Morrab Library
Maritime Communities and Meeting the Creatures from the Deep – a blog by Sam Hill – The Morrab Library
Latest from the Library
My three-month work placement at Morrab Library, by Samuel Hill – The Morrab Library
My three-month work placement at Morrab Library, by Samuel Hill – The Morrab Library
Hello readers! My name is Samuel Hill, and I’m a History PhD student from the University of Exeter. As a requirement of my PhD being funded by the ESRC SWDTP (Economic and Social Research Centre Southwest Doctoral Training Program), I have the requirement of undertaking a three months’ work placement within any institution of
The John le Carré Memorial Lecture with Jonny Geller – The Morrab Library
The John le Carré Memorial Lecture with Jonny Geller – The Morrab Library
Agent In The Field: Stories from John le Carre’s literary agent - Jonny Geller, CEO of Curtis Brown Group 7.30pm Wednesday 25 November at The Acorn Theatre, Penzance. The 2026 John le Carré Memorial Lecture will be delivered by Jonny Geller, who was John le Carre’s literary agent. As CEO of Curtis Brown, one of the world’s leading literary agencies, Jonny is now one of
Displaying our library's treasures
Displaying our library's treasures
We are excited to tell you about a special new addition to the library - a purpose built display case. This will allow us to install a rotating exhibition of rare and important treasures from our book and archive collections, which are usually kept locked away in secure and environmentally protected storage. You'll find it
Library talks l Walking and Memory Mapping with Marlene Creates
Library talks l Walking and Memory Mapping with Marlene Creates
Nick Harkaway interview with Julie Skentelbery (at 16:38 minutes in) - 12/11/2025 - BBC Sounds
Nick Harkaway interview with Julie Skentelbery (at 16:38 minutes in) - 12/11/2025 - BBC Sounds
The Library
Morrab Collections – The Morrab Library
Morrab Collections – The Morrab Library
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Join the Library - The Morrab Library
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Donate – The Morrab Library
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Morrab OPAC - The Morrab Library
Morrab Library Photographic Archive
Morrab Library Photographic Archive
Whats On
Relaxed Book Group at The Morrab Library – The Morrab Library
Relaxed Book Group at The Morrab Library – The Morrab Library
About the group: A friendly group for anyone who loves books but doesn’t want the pressure of a traditional book club. Rather than reading a specific book, we share what’s on our bookshelf or simply come for tea, biscuits and company in the beautiful book-filled atmosphere of The Morrab library. No library membership is required
What's On at The Morrab Library
What's On at The Morrab Library
Library Talks Recordings
Library Talks Recordings
The Morrab Library Children’s Short Story Competition 2025 Winners
The Morrab Library Children’s Short Story Competition 2025 Winners
2025 – Artist in Residence – Claire Lucas
2025 – Artist in Residence – Claire Lucas
2025 – Writer in Residence - Peter McAllister
2025 – Writer in Residence - Peter McAllister
Community and Collections
Welcome | Arthur Quiller-Couch
Welcome | Arthur Quiller-Couch
The UK’s most delightful libraries, all worth planning a trip around
The UK’s most delightful libraries, all worth planning a trip around
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Our Blog
Children’s Collection - The Morrab Library
Children’s Collection - The Morrab Library
Newspaper Collection - Morrab Library
Newspaper Collection - Morrab Library
Hilda Quick Cards – The Morrab Library
Hilda Quick Cards – The Morrab Library
A fascinating new acquisition to the Library’s collections… - The Morrab Library
A fascinating new acquisition to the Library’s collections… - The Morrab Library
Library member Patricia Wilson Smith writes for us about J.T. Blight – part four - The Morrab Library
Library member Patricia Wilson Smith writes for us about J.T. Blight – part four - The Morrab Library
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