Two years ago the Penally History Group was formed with no very clear idea about the direction to follow. Margaret Davies had already written  her book, 'A Murder of Crows', which is a comprehensive account of the village through the ages, so what else was there to say? 

The  village, even today, has only about 400 houses and the number of group members was small. However, with certain trepidation, it was agreed that an exhibition would be held the following Easter.

The one thing the members were very sure about was that Penally History Group would be an active one, not based on just finding speakers, and the individual interests of the members were very diverse. That very diversity formed the basis of the exhibition and resulted in a display of more than 50 large panels which covered the history of the village from 1600 to today.

The topics covered included the Civil War, the genealogy of old village families, the military presence, transport, farming history, the church and chapel and much more. 

Many of the people who visited said that they had not had enough time to study everthing and some visitors to the area stayed all day.

The group has decided to restage 'Some Aspects of Penally's History' (with some additions) on Friday, September 23, and Saturday, September 24, from 10.30 am to 7.30 pm in the Village Hall. Entry is free and refreshments will be available. 

Penally History Group is anxious to encourage anyone who has photographs, documents or family stories to come to the exhibition and make contact with the members who will be delighted to record everything. Or ring Bridget Wilcox on 842401 or Marcia on 842878.