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At the end of June 2026 Vicki Aimers, PhD researcher and artist, undertook an artist residency at the museum. Sofia … Continue reading Vicki Aimers: ‘An Illustrator of Gaps’
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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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Our Customer Service apprentice Mark reflects on his time so far at the Museum for National Apprenticeship Week 2026
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2025 has been a bumper year for the Museum of Cornish Life. Here’s a round-up of some 2025 highlights in … Continue reading Looking back at 2025
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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