Cornish Story Online

Cornish Story Online A multimedia education platform showcasing Cornwall with articles, films, stories, poetry, podcasts, books and more.

Cornish Story is based at the Rescorla Centre near St Austell and works in association with the Institute of Cornish Studies at Penryn. Cornish Story is a multimedia education programme n online with the vision of promoting a greater knowledge of Cornwall and the Cornish Diaspora overseas. By combining written articles with the multimedia resources of the Cornish Audio Visual Archive (CAVA) we see

k to deliver informative studies relating to all aspects of Cornish culture. Cornish Story is an accessible resource that complements the work of the Institute ’of Cornish Studies

We aim to provide an online platform that harnesses knowledge and creativity to promote the study of Cornwall both in the past and present. Ideas or suggestions for future articles are welcomed. If you think you may have a good idea to use on our website, please do not hesitate to get involved with Cornish Story.

We are studying the legends and traditions of Halgavor. It tends to be remembered today in connection with Bodmin Ridin...
29/05/2025

We are studying the legends and traditions of Halgavor. It tends to be remembered today in connection with Bodmin Riding and Heritage Day. Does anybody have any information on this ancient carnival? See extract attached from Robert Heath's 1750 study of the Isles of Scilly that included a consideration of Cornwall.

We must have some Flora Day followers... I can't exactly say "Just in!" when it was released last week, but for those wh...
06/03/2025

We must have some Flora Day followers... I can't exactly say "Just in!" when it was released last week, but for those who love Helston's Flora Day like I do:- it was excited to see yesterday that the names of those leading the Midday Dance have been released!

Congratulations to dancers Shane Orchard and Sarah Benney, John Barnett and Leisa Songhurst, from everyone here at Cornish Story. It is a huge honour to lead the Midday Dance on Flora Day.

For more information, please go to their official website below!

Helston, the Cornish market town, where for hundreds of years, the townsfolk have celebrated and enjoyed the wonderful tradition that is Flora Day.

Happy St. Piran's Day, everybody.
05/03/2025

Happy St. Piran's Day, everybody.

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Cornish Story seeks to explore the cultural heritage of Cornwall and its global diaspora. Central to our publications and outreach strategy is an online platform that brings together written articles, oral history, music, photography and films to build on the pioneering work of the Cornish Audio Visual Archive (CAVA). By combining written articles with the multimedia resources of the Cornish Audio Visual Archive (CAVA) we seek to deliver informative studies relating to all aspects of Cornish culture. Cornish Story Online is an accessible resource that will complement a planned series of hard copy publications.

We aim to provide an educational platform that harnesses knowledge and creativity to promote the study of Cornwall both in the past and present. At the community level we are looking to develop a public engagement programme through educational days, workshops, lectures and short courses. Ideas or suggestions for future articles are welcomed. If you think you may have a good idea to use on our website, please do not hesitate to get involved with Cornish Story. Join us as we study the ongoing story of Cornwall.