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Research volunteer Margaret Ray explores Cornish myths, realities and stereotypes as they have appeared in operetta and opera over time … Continue reading Myths and stereotypes in performances set in Cornwall
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Our Farmers Will Like It project (2023-25) aimed to renew our knowledge of our historical agricultural collections and also to … Continue reading Documenting contemporary Cornish farming heritage through film
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Research volunteer Julia Webb-Harvey explores the pioneering composer Dame Ethel Smyth and her Cornish myths and stereotypes-inspired opera The Wreckers. Image: … Continue reading Composing a Cornish myth: The Wreckers by Ethel Smyth
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Margaret Ray, Research Volunteer at the Museum, looked into the history of Helston’s charters to celebrate the anniversary of Helston … Continue reading 825 years since Helston’s first Charter
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Billy Warren, Research Volunteer at the Museum, delves into the history of glass and its use in windows as part … Continue reading Window Glass
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The ‘kennels’ are probably one of the best known features in Helston but could you answer the following questions? Animation by Jessica … Continue reading Wendron Leats and Helston Kennels
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In this photo essay Sue Roberts curates historic photographs from the Museum’s collection to explore wagons, carts and other horse-drawn … Continue reading Wagons and horse-drawn transport
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Margaret Ray, collections volunteer, takes us on a quick journey through our historic hand tools collection, many of which came … Continue reading Hand tools in the museum’s collection
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Thanksgiving, especially for food from land and sea in Cornwall, traditionally takes the form of tea treats. In this article … Continue reading Tea treats and St Peterstide
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As part of our Farmers Will Like It project on Cornish farming heritage research volunteer Andy Blackwell takes a deep … Continue reading Rediscovering the Standard Cyclopedia of Modern Agriculture