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Come work for us

  May 8, 2018    Claire

Heritage and Business Manager   Harvey’s Foundry Trust is a grassroots community organisation based in Hayle in Cornwall that has for 30 years been protecting and promoting Hayle’s heritage. For the past ten years we have undertaken an … [Read more...] about Come work for us

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Our big day out

  March 9, 2018    Daisy Culmer

coach

Hello. I’m John G, a volunteer at the Hayle Heritage Centre.  I was privileged to be part of a group of fellow volunteers who were guests of the Royal Cornwall Museum in Truro on 7 March. Our conducted tour of the newly-refurbished Museum, and its … [Read more...] about Our big day out

  General News    Hayle Heritage Centre, heritage volunteers, museum volunteers, royal cornwall museum, tour, volunteers

Cunaide undercover…

  January 15, 2018    Daisy Culmer

Cunaide Stone

Amid torrential downpours, a monumental event took place on Thursday 15th December when the Cunaide Stone, a 5th Century Christian burial stone previously housed in a wall at Plantation (displayed there in the 19th Century by Henry Harvey), was … [Read more...] about Cunaide undercover…

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The delivery of one door knob by “bearer”: uncovering the quirks of the Biggleston Collection

  January 12, 2018    Daisy Culmer

HTP

Hello everyone. It's Inge here again to bring you up to date with our progress on the Biggleston Collection. It's been a very interesting few months getting to know Mr Hodge and the somewhat quirky objects he stocked and sold! The vast majority … [Read more...] about The delivery of one door knob by “bearer”: uncovering the quirks of the Biggleston Collection

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Who was Mr R Hodge? Introducing the Biggleston Collection Project

  July 26, 2017    Daisy Culmer

My name is Inge Bratley. I moved from Gwithian to Hayle 6 years ago and only since then have became aware of Hayle’s fascinating industrial history which captivated me and made me want to know more. So I started volunteering at the Heritage Centre in … [Read more...] about Who was Mr R Hodge? Introducing the Biggleston Collection Project

  General News    Biggleston Collection, Biggleston's, Conservation, Hayle, Hayle Heritage Centre, Paper Conservation, Remedial Conservation, Social History

J&F Pool and me

  July 10, 2017    Daisy Culmer

J & F Pool delivery truck

My name is Sharon and I'm a volunteer at Hayle Heritage Centre. I really enjoy how varied my role can be; here is a brief insight into one of my recent projects... The Heritage Centre is currently delivering a two-year Heritage Lottery funded … [Read more...] about J&F Pool and me

  General News    Copperhouse, Engineering, Exhibition, Hayle, Hayle Heritage Centre, Industrial History, J & F Pool, Metal Perforation, Private View

Direct Henry Harvey descendant visits Hayle Heritage Centre

  June 30, 2017    Daisy Culmer

Last week, the Heritage Centre was thrilled to welcome Diane and Leslie Pratt, visiting from Hinckley in Leicestershire. We meet many visitors with fascinating stories to tell and theirs is certainly no exception.... Diane is the great, great, … [Read more...] about Direct Henry Harvey descendant visits Hayle Heritage Centre

  General News    Family History, Genealogy, Harvey & Co., Harvey's Foundry, Harvey's of Hayle, Hayle, Henry Harvey

Generous public donations enable Heritage Centre to acquire rare item

  March 31, 2017    Daisy Culmer

Thanks to generous public donations last year, Hayle Heritage Centre has been able to acquire a Victorian Officer's full dress tunic which belonged to Lieutenant Colonel William Lueg Harvey of the 2nd battalion DCLI. Lieutenant Colonel Harvey was … [Read more...] about Generous public donations enable Heritage Centre to acquire rare item

  General News    Collections, Collections Management, Harvey's of Hayle, Heritage Centre, Military History, Obejcts, Public Donations, Social History

Hayle Heritage Centre re-opens on Wednesday 12th of April

  March 7, 2017    Daisy Culmer

Hayle Heritage Centre will be re-opening to the public on the 12th of April. The Centre has had a makeover during winter with lots more exciting displays, objects on show and children’s activities on offer. To celebrate our new look we are going … [Read more...] about Hayle Heritage Centre re-opens on Wednesday 12th of April

  General News    Activities, Biggleston Collection, Easter, Hayle Heritage Centre, Workshops

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