Cornish History Network

The Rescorla Centre is home to the Cornish History Network (CHN). Our aim is to bring together amateur and professional historians through a programme of seminars, lectures, heritage walks and workshops. We are also working on plans for a series of book and DVD publications exploring the archaeology, history and literature of Cornwall and its communities.

At a local level the CHN seeks to continue the educational work of the Rescorla Heritage Project. This community-based programme, which was supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund, has sought to explore the Clay Country’s cultural heritage through oral history interviews, research and a series of events. We've chosen a few of the film and audio clips, photographs and other findings gathered by the project in 2008. We hope these will provide a flavour of the Clay Country, exploring the history of the landscape, the industry and its impact, and life outside work. You can view the findings of the project here.

To join the Cornish History Network please email Seb Averill, the Network co-ordinator.

The Network also organises an online discussion forum on jiscmail