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We are delighted to announce that we have received support from the Architectural Heritage Fund (AHF) through their Heritage Revival programme. The funding will enable us to appoint a design team and specialist consultants, to help to turn our vision … [Read more...] about Funding Boost Brings Hayle Museum a Step Closer

The lime has arrived! External works to the Drawing Office are nearing completion. This historic timber-framed structure will be traditionally lime plastered, as it was when it was originally built in 1779 as part of the company offices for iron … [Read more...] about Back in time with Cornish Lime

Most people will remember what they were doing when received news of what was unfolding in New York City on the 11th September 2001. But here in Hayle, we didn’t yet know that one of the heroes of that terrible day was a man born and bred in our … [Read more...] about Richard Cyril Rescorla

It's been an exciting week at the Heritage Centre, as our banner project has picked up speed. For the last several months, we have been working with Artist Elizabeth Loveday to create a large-scale piece of public art for our new museum entrance, for … [Read more...] about Hayle’s stories in stitch

The build at Hayle Heritage Centre’s historic Drawing Office is moving on well, even if it looks like slow progress from the outside. The building’s timber frame has been carefully exposed, section by section; we have repaired all the … [Read more...] about Preparing for Lime Plaster the Traditional Way…One of 23,000 Nails at a Time

On Sunday 12th April, we were delighted to have Textile Artist Elizabeth Loveday deliver a full-day fabric collage workshop for a group of 15 participants. It was a fun and fascinating day, with lots of new skills learnt! Our Curator, Daisy, … [Read more...] about Ships in stitch: Making fabric collage ship portraits with Textile Artist Elizabeth Loveday

Work on the Drawing Office continues to move forward with real momentum, and this week has brought some interesting developments—both in terms of craftsmanship and unexpected glimpses into the building’s past. A Hidden Piece of History … [Read more...] about Restoration Update: Fascinating Discoveries Inside the Drawing Office

On a rare dry morning yesterday, our Curator, Daisy, and artist Elizabeth Loveday, set out to explore the sights and stories of Hayle. We have received funding from Little Parc Owles for a collaborative project with Elizabeth, in which she will be … [Read more...] about Walking and storytelling: Building the Banner

We are very excited to announce that we have received funding from Little Parc Owles Trust for a new collaboration with artist Elizabeth Loveday. Elizabeth will be creating a large-scale piece of textile art for our new museum entrance, for … [Read more...] about New public artwork for Hayle Museum by Artist Elizabeth Loveday

Last week, the 5th Century inscribed Cunaide Stone was moved downstairs, where it will form the centrepiece of our revised Early History display, part of our 2026 relaunch. The stone was discovered lying east to west underground on The … [Read more...] about The Cunaide Stone moves into place!