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Our Weekly Reads continue to highlight new publications and this week we are looking at ‘Wilkie Collins on Cornwall’.
Before the railway came to Cornwall, novelist Wilkie Collins set out on foot from Plymouth to explore the then ‘rarely visited’ peninsula.
#weeklyreads
Do you remember receiving certificates at school? We think they may not always have been as colourful as this one!
This certificate of merit was awarded to Elsie Dale by Cury Church of England School for good work in standard three, during 1920.
Our #weeklyreads continue with Cornwall’s Saints by Joanna Mattingly. 📚 With 140+ local saints, this richly illustrated book explores their links to Cornwall’s landscapes—from churches & wells to crosses & art—a fascinating insight into Cornish history.
Join us Sat 27 June, 10–12, for Storytale Studio! 🎨 Explore stamps & markings in books, then design your own and create prints to take home! Free, drop-in, for all ages—creative fun for families. In partnership with Redruth Library, SWRLS & Pop Up Paint Pot ✨
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Join us Sat 20 June for an author talk with Dr Paul Taylor McCartney on Cornwall Uncharted. 🌈 In conversation with Peter McAllister, explore Cornwall’s queer histories through place, archives & maps. Free, ticketed. 🎟️ Book: www.tickettailor.com/events/autho...
It’s International Archives Day! 📚 At Kresen Kernow we care for 1.5m+ documents, books & photos telling Cornwall’s story—built over 70+ years and spanning everyday life, communities, creativity & industry.
Celebrate Speak Cornish Week at Kresen Kernow! 🗣️ Join us Thurs 25 June, 2–3.30pm for a fun Kernewek games session with the Speak Cornish team. All levels welcome—even beginners. Free, drop-in! Splann! ✨ Find out more: www.speakcornish.com
Due to popular demand, we have extended our ‘Cornwall in Print’ exhibition for one more week!
To read more about the role and life of Cornish printers and see examples of early Cornish printed works, pop down to see us during our usual opening hours. The exhibition closes at 4pm Sat 20 June.
Mini Matchbox Houses at Murdoch Day! ✨🏠
Join us at Kresen Kernow on Sat 13 June, 10am–12pm or 1–3pm, to create a mini town using matchboxes. Inspired by historic photos of Redruth and the story of William Murdoch’s gas lit home. Free, drop in and for all ages.
#MurdochDay #FamilyFun #Redruth
It’s #ManorialMonday! 🥳🗺️ If you were in Falmouth over the weekend, you may have spotted quite a few historic sailing boats. Here are some of the wonderful boats we have found on our manorial maps so far. 🚢⚓
#manorialmonday #manormap @nationalarchivesuk @cios_her
