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Young Trustee Wanted
We are looking to recruit a new Young Trustees to help us care for and shape the future of the … Continue reading Young Trustee Wanted
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From cradle to the grave: Cornish scything
In this article Andy Blackwell, collections research volunteer, takes a closer look at the museum’s giant cradle scythe displayed in … Continue reading From cradle to the grave: Cornish scything
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Rabbits, daffodils and broccoli: Helston Railway and Cornish farming
Sue Roberts, collections and research volunteer, shares history and memories of the Helston Railway and its role in Cornish farming. … Continue reading Rabbits, daffodils and broccoli: Helston Railway and Cornish farming
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Fragments from Flora Day
On Flora Day, I took up the task of being the Museum’s Writer in Residence for the day. My writing … Continue reading Fragments from Flora Day
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A window into the past
Heather Newbery, BA History student at the University of Exeter, has been investigating the museum’s rare 17th century window. It’s … Continue reading A window into the past
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Exploring the museum’s poster collection
Zachary Woods, currently studying an undergraduate degree in History at Exeter University, has conducted research and written an article on the posters on display in our link corridor.
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Time for croust: reviewing the museum’s dairy and talking…
Tehmina Goskar, Research Curator, talks about the museum’s dairy-related objects as part of an ongoing major review of our farming … Continue reading Time for croust: reviewing the museum’s dairy and talking to our collections
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‘Mother was raised by the ladies of The Manor…
As a writer, when you put your work into the world you don’t really know what will happen to it. … Continue reading ‘Mother was raised by the ladies of The Manor House’
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Magic of bullocks’ hairballs
Andy Blackwell, collections research volunteer on the Farmers Will Like It project explores the history and folklore of the bullocks’ … Continue reading Magic of bullocks’ hairballs
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Exploring the History of Theatre in Helston
The museum , in conjunction with Trevow Helston, is undertaking a piece of research into the history of theatre in … Continue reading Exploring the History of Theatre in Helston