Plymouth Proprietary Library - Talk: A Different Sort of Plymouth Hero, E.F. 'Pen' Penrose
St. Barnabas Terrace, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 5NN
Ernest Francis Penrose, 'Pen', born and raised in Plymouth, claimed that the history and geography of Plymouth "gave some of us an essentially outward vision". Seeing action during the battles of the Somme, Passchendaele, Cambrai and Ypres confirmed his internationalist outlook and he devoted his life to the building of international institutions, peace and understanding.
This illustrated talk by Angela and Trevear Penrose will cover Pen's extraordinary life and how, as an academic, a diplomat and writer, he became involved in many of the most formative moments of the 20th century.
Refreshments will be provided where a donation is welcome.
Timings & Tours
- Saturday 20 September:
- 1400-15.00
Location & directions
St. Barnabas Terrace, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 5NN
- Directions:
- The main train station is a 15 minute walk away. The nearest bus stop is in Stuart Road; about 150 metres away. There is parking available at the library including a disabled parking space. .
- Contact on day:
- Darren Bevin
- Telephone number:
- +441752659907
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking preferred
- Booking conditions:
- To guarantee a seat, contact the library at least 24 hours before the event.
- Booking contact name:
- Darren Bevin
- Booking email:
- [email protected]
- Booking opens:
- 02 Jun 2025 12:00 AM
- Booking closes:
- 19 Sep 2025 12:00 AM
Accessibility details
Please inform the library beforehand if wheelchair access is required.
Additional information
- Max no of people per tour:
- 35
- Est. tour duration:
- 1 hour(s) 0 minute(s)
