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 PENJERRICK— PENRYN in British naval history. This noble estate, with its magnificent views of the Fal district, ranks high among the finest seats in Cornwall. The house was designed by the architect of the National Gallery. The grounds, but not the house, may be inspected by the public. PENRYN can boast that its neighbour Fal- mouth is a mere upstart by its side ; it is said to have had a court-leet before the Conquest. From 1553 to the first Reform Bill it sent two members to Parliament. The borough, incor- porated by James I., has in its possession a silver cup and cover, the gift of Lady Jane Killigrew " to the town of Pemmarin when they received me that was in great misery, J. K., 1633". This reads with much pathos, but the lady's story lessens the impression ; she boarded some peace- able Dutch ships that lay oft" Falmouth, and robbed them of much treasure in a manner that brought about bloodshed. Being brought to trial she was condemned to death, but pardoned by stress of intercession. Penryn gallantly re- ceived and sheltered the not very gentle gentle- woman ; and she at least exhibited the grace of gratitude. The Parish Church of Penryn is that of St. Gluvias, the Glywys Cerniw, or "Gluvias the Cornishman," as the Welsh call him ; the building was so much restored in 1883 that it is practically new. Near the church are the remains of Glassiney College, founded in the thirteenth century by Bishop Bronescombe, dissolved by Edward VI. Only slight traces survive among the gardens at the 207