Hayle Heritage Centre was gifted an exciting new object last week. This beautiful handmade polished wood box was made by John Harvey in 1876 during his carpentry apprentice with Harvey & Co, Hayle. (no relation) John was born on 1860 and … [Read more...] about 1876 Harvey’s Carpentry Apprenticeship Box
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Cunaide in 3D…
After the Cunaide Stone, Hayle's 5th Century Christian burial stone, moved inside the Heritage Centre before Christmas, it has been resting in the depths of the old Harvey & Company offices, acclimatising to its new home after many years in the … [Read more...] about Cunaide in 3D…
Loggans Mill and H.T.P.
Seen today encased in scaffolding, Loggans, (pronounced Luggans) at the entrance of Hayle, is a sad sight but it has a milling history going back to the 15thcentury. Its heyday was in the late 19th and the early 20th centuries when it was associated … [Read more...] about Loggans Mill and H.T.P.
Come work for us
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
Our big day out
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
Cunaide undercover…
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…
The delivery of one door knob by “bearer”: uncovering the quirks of the Biggleston Collection
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
Who was Mr R Hodge? Introducing the Biggleston Collection Project
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
J&F Pool and me
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
Direct Henry Harvey descendant visits Hayle Heritage Centre
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
