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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
- Millennium Shaft (for Ian)This poem was written in Zennor in 2000. I had travelled to Cornwall to see friends, particularly Ian Caple (Ei), who wasn’t well. Unfortunately, on my way down I heard that he had died. Ian was an inspirational member of the St. Just community: a musician (saxophone), artist, philosopher and printer he was instrumental in…Continue Reading “Millennium Shaft (for Ian)”
- Tidal MillsTidal Mills By Tony Mansell The concept of using natural movement to produce power has fascinated mankind for generations. Our forefathers recognised that it could be harnessed to provide power and contributed to the wealth of the communities which they served. But to harness the movement of the sea, well that’s another matter! Converting it…Continue Reading “Tidal Mills”
- Where’s Me Pasty? A poem by George WhiteAnother tongue-in-cheek poem, this time from the pen of George White Where’s Me Pasty? The Cornish Police were short of men and short of women too Tre, Pol and Pen, three gallant ‘men,’ all dressed in navy blue. The sergeant said, “Now stand up straight and listen to me proper. Each of you,…Continue Reading “Where’s Me Pasty? A poem by George White”
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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
