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Exhibitions:
Archaeology in Cornwall: A behind the scenes look from past to present (17 May – 10 July 2021)
This exhibition will explore our archaeology collection, focussing on how objects were made in the past. It will also look behind the scenes of the work of the Finds Liaison Officer and the Portable Antiquities Scheme.
For the half-term we shared how to make your own archaeological treasure hoard inspired.
Events:
Finds Day (9 July 2021, 10am – 3pm)
Do you have an archaeological discovery from metal detecting or a chance find from the beach or your garden? Bring them along and our Finds Liaison Officer (FLO) will help to identify and record your archaeological discoveries. Appointments MUST be booked in advance by visiting this link:https://calendly.com/flocornwall/finders-day
There will be a limit of 5 finds per person, excluding Treasure. Please have your finds bags prepared with grid references or what3words to make your appointment as straightforward as possible.
Film Screening:
Behind the Postcard: G7 film community premiere (10 – 30 June 2021)
On the evening of the 9 June we will be screening a first showing of a film commissioned for the G7 summit to present and represent the creative and cultural industries in Cornwall. We will continue to screen the film throught June.
A collaboration between Creative Kernow, Screen Cornwall, Hall for Cornwall and Wildworks, the creation and production of this film has involved over 100 creative freelancers from right across the region.
Accompanying the film is a programme of short films from emerging talent in the region, including ANORAKS which was produced through the BBC New Creatives scheme, POSTBOX from Falmouth University’s School of Film and Television graduate shorts programme and AN TAROW (The Bull), a Cornish Language commission through FylmK.