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The Story of Steam - celebrating West Cornwall's contribution to railway innovation

The Story of Steam in West Cornwall

We are excited to be starting out on a new project - the Story of Steam, inspired by the 200 year anniversary of the first public passenger railway and West Cornwall's part in this story. We start by celebrating the opening of the first passenger railway on 27th September with a community event at Hayle Railway Station. Harvey's Carriages, owned and managed by Rail Holidays,  are opening their carriage doors for an open day - we bring community printmaking, badge making and heritage sharing. The amazing Murdoch Flyer will also be in attendance (a full sized working model of Murdoch's steam engine), sharing an important part of the story of steam innovation in Cornwall.

We are especially keen to hear from people with memories of Hayle and Helston Railways, as we hope to be following up with Oral History recording if we are successful in our bid for funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund. We are fortunate to already have funding from the GWR Community Fund to support this event and also a programme of creative activities in schools and libraries along the path of the Hayle Railway, which will come together to create an inspiring Poster Wall outside Hayle Day Centre for us all to enjoy. Please join our mailing list to be kept informed about future activities, or keep your eye on our social media for updates.

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Mary Lockyer: Starlight

Researching and sharing the fascinating story of Mary Lockyer, Edwardian astronomer and photographer.
We have completed:

• A Mary Lockyer Songwriting Workshop with Sidmouth Scouts, led by the Turning Tides Project
  
• An archaeoastronomy walk with the Cornwall Archaeology Society
  
• Heritage research into Mary Lockyer's photography, writings and legacy
  
• Heritage learning for project artists and community participants
  

We are currently planning/have started:

• A monograph on Mary Lockyer and archaeoastronomy
  
• A quilt of Mary's life and achievements with Sidmouth Quilters
• Dartmoor Stones artists' residency
• Isles of Scilly artists' residency
  
• Drawing the Stones workshops
• Starry Campout at Stithians Lake
  
• An Ask Me About Mary artist project in film and photography
  

This project is supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, with thanks to lottery players. We also have a supported project internship from Exeter University/Santander. Many thanks to Exeter university and Sidmouth Lockyer Observatory

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Destination Dartmoor

Exploring the fascinating heritage between Okehampton Station and Dartmoor.

Above and Below

Engage with Cornwall's Community and History Both Above and Below Ground.

King Arthur's Hall

Analysing humanity's relationship to stars throughout history through art and science.

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Watching the Sun

Watching the Sun: Virtual Arts-Science Residency. Delivered in partnership with the Royal Astronomical Society Library

Seeing the Landscape:
​Creative Observations 

Mayes Creative and the Penwith Landscape Partnership are collaborating to bring this opportunity to explore the unique Penwith landscape through creative observation.

Seventeen Suns

As we move into a new Solar Cyle (25), to celebrate Schwabe's seventeen year feat of observation, we are delighted to be working with artist Peter Beeson to celebrate this contribution through a social media project called #Seventeen Suns. ​

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