This second painting in our series about Newlyn is by Ernest Procter 1886-1935. Ernest Procter was born in Tynemouth, Northumberland, the son of a scientist. He was educated at Bootham Friends’ School in York and then came to Newlyn in 1907 to study with the Forbes. He quickly become recognized
A wonderful way of learning about the early history of the places that you know is to look at the paintings made by the early artists. We have decided to share some of this work about Newlyn. If you can tell us more about the place or the artist please
Newlyn Archive will be open on Bank Holiday Monday 8th May, 10:30 to15:30 We will be displaying information about Coronations, past and present. Come in and chat with volunteers about your memories over the years. Coffee and tea will be offered. We are in the Admiralty Boathouse, 23, The Strand,
Sadly, our much loved David Tredinnick has died. Given the remarkable contribution he has made to the Newlyn Archive, there is very little about him in the archive. There are a few photos of him in the Archive like the one of him as a boy in Florence Place with his dog. Unfortunately we do not
Our well-loved Friend, Douglas Williams has died at the age of 92. This Newlyn man, son of a fisherman, spent a lifetime contributing to his native village. The importance of his written legacy was recognised when he became a bard of the Gorsedh and took the name Lev ha Pluven (Voice of the Pen). He joined the Editorial
Are you interested in the History of Newlyn, or in the Artists of the Newlyn School or in local Artists? Or perhaps in Newlyn Families. If so, we would be grateful for your help. We need volunteers to help with the documentation of records and with meeting and helping visitors.
The Archive will be closed from December 23rd until January 4th. Seasons Greetings to you all.
There is some new material in the Newlyn Archive about Trinity Young Wives. Look in the main Newlyn Archive at Institutions and Organisations, Trinity Chapel, Wives. In 1960 a group of young Newlyn wives got together at the Methodist House at Fotheringay, Elms Close Terrace in Newlyn with a view
Saturday 17th of September from 10am till 2 pm After a 3 year wait on September 17th at the Centre, Chywoone Hill, our usual exhibition space, the Archive was pleased to announce its open day celebrating Newlyn‘s fishing trades. The doors opened at 10 am and a steady stream of
The Story of St Peter’s Players by Diane Tredinnick, published by the Newlyn Archive this September, is our latest book about Newlyn and its people. We are offering the book at a pre-publication discount of £1 which means that if you buy it before 17/9/2022 it will cost £7. The
