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Cornish Story is an initiative created with the vision to promote a greater knowledge of Cornwall and the Cornish Diaspora overseas. Unique, exclusive stories and films are combined with articles relating to all aspects of Cornish culture in the past and present.
CURRENT PROJECTS
Mapping Methodism
The project team led by Garry Tregidga and Tony Mansell would like to hear from volunteer researchers who would be interested in the study of chapels and other related sites (e.g. outdoor preaching pits) at the local level. more info
RECENT ARTICLES
- St Ives by Mary QuickA second portrait of St Ives by the late Mary Quick (1929-2021) who was born and raised there. It was probably written circa 2015. We are grateful to her family for allowing it to be published here. For many years, St Ives has been recognised as a popular resort, famous for its white sand and…Continue Reading “St Ives by Mary Quick”
- A Short Selection of Polgrahan’s Poetry by Ernie ParsonsThis is one of a short series of articles focusing on some 19th century Cornish poets from labouring-class backgrounds. Largely now forgotten, they are nevertheless an important part of Cornish culture, overcoming their limited education to write poetry about the events and feelings affecting most Cornish people of their time. Only a brief selection of…Continue Reading “A Short Selection of Polgrahan’s Poetry by Ernie Parsons”
- Cornish Wrecking and the CaribbeanBy J Brandon Wilgus The wrecker looms as a grim figure in maritime history. Often impoverished, these Cornish brigands, distant from the authorities in London, found a murderous way to gain wealth. According to contemporary stories, wreckers drew merchants onto the hidden rocks and shifting shoals of the Cornish Coast to ruin ships and…Continue Reading “Cornish Wrecking and the Caribbean”
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THE RESCORLA CENTRE
The home of Cornish Culture in Mid-Cornwall
Cornish Story is a part of the Rescorla Centre based in the village of Rescorla
