Kresen Kernow
@kresenkernow.bsky.social
Home to a million and a half original documents, books & photographs relating to Cornwall's history! Provider of activities & resources linked to these! Connecting, collecting and inspiring people here and across the world with Cornwall's archive history.
Are you interested in family history, but not sure where to start? Maybe you've started but are not sure where to go next?
Join us THIS SATURDAY (15 November), 10am-2pm, when you'll be able to talk to members of Cornwall Family History Society about how to get started!
Join us THIS SATURDAY (15 November), 10am-2pm, when you'll be able to talk to members of Cornwall Family History Society about how to get started!
November 14, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Are you interested in family history, but not sure where to start? Maybe you've started but are not sure where to go next?
Join us THIS SATURDAY (15 November), 10am-2pm, when you'll be able to talk to members of Cornwall Family History Society about how to get started!
Join us THIS SATURDAY (15 November), 10am-2pm, when you'll be able to talk to members of Cornwall Family History Society about how to get started!
It’s Movember – an annual event that encourages growing a moustache during the month of November to raise awareness of men's health issues, such as prostate cancer, testicular cancer and men's suicide.
November 13, 2025 at 11:08 AM
It’s Movember – an annual event that encourages growing a moustache during the month of November to raise awareness of men's health issues, such as prostate cancer, testicular cancer and men's suicide.
Celebrate Redruth in Lights at Kresen Kernow with Rainbow Window Stars, on Saturday 29 November, 10am-12pm and 1-3pm!
Learn how to fold colourful wax paper and make your own star or be inspired by documents from our collections and make a star from copies of ancient maps!
Learn how to fold colourful wax paper and make your own star or be inspired by documents from our collections and make a star from copies of ancient maps!
November 12, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Celebrate Redruth in Lights at Kresen Kernow with Rainbow Window Stars, on Saturday 29 November, 10am-12pm and 1-3pm!
Learn how to fold colourful wax paper and make your own star or be inspired by documents from our collections and make a star from copies of ancient maps!
Learn how to fold colourful wax paper and make your own star or be inspired by documents from our collections and make a star from copies of ancient maps!
🔍 Curious about family history? Join us Sat 15 Nov, 10am–2pm at Kresen Kernow! Chat with Cornwall Family History Society, get research tips, and join a short intro to our resources at 12.30pm. Free advice whether you're just starting or stuck! #FamilyHistory #Cornwall
November 10, 2025 at 1:56 PM
🔍 Curious about family history? Join us Sat 15 Nov, 10am–2pm at Kresen Kernow! Chat with Cornwall Family History Society, get research tips, and join a short intro to our resources at 12.30pm. Free advice whether you're just starting or stuck! #FamilyHistory #Cornwall
Today is Hug a Bear Day! 🧸
This day is all about hugging a teddy bear – but don’t forget to spread the love and hug your loved ones and pets too!
In the George Ellis collection, we have several portrait photographs featuring children and teddy bears.
This day is all about hugging a teddy bear – but don’t forget to spread the love and hug your loved ones and pets too!
In the George Ellis collection, we have several portrait photographs featuring children and teddy bears.
November 7, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Today is Hug a Bear Day! 🧸
This day is all about hugging a teddy bear – but don’t forget to spread the love and hug your loved ones and pets too!
In the George Ellis collection, we have several portrait photographs featuring children and teddy bears.
This day is all about hugging a teddy bear – but don’t forget to spread the love and hug your loved ones and pets too!
In the George Ellis collection, we have several portrait photographs featuring children and teddy bears.
The theme this month for Explore Your Archives is religion and spirituality.
This collection of documents relate in different ways to what was known as the ‘Shouters’ chapel, situated at the top of Campfield Hill in Truro.
This collection of documents relate in different ways to what was known as the ‘Shouters’ chapel, situated at the top of Campfield Hill in Truro.
November 6, 2025 at 11:14 AM
The theme this month for Explore Your Archives is religion and spirituality.
This collection of documents relate in different ways to what was known as the ‘Shouters’ chapel, situated at the top of Campfield Hill in Truro.
This collection of documents relate in different ways to what was known as the ‘Shouters’ chapel, situated at the top of Campfield Hill in Truro.
Will you be celebrating Bonfire night tonight? 🎇
These Cubs and Girl Guides were making their Guy Fawkes preparations, when photographer George Ellis took this photo on 5 November 1955.
#bonfirenight #guyfawkes #fireworks #bonfiretraditions
These Cubs and Girl Guides were making their Guy Fawkes preparations, when photographer George Ellis took this photo on 5 November 1955.
#bonfirenight #guyfawkes #fireworks #bonfiretraditions
November 5, 2025 at 10:32 AM
Will you be celebrating Bonfire night tonight? 🎇
These Cubs and Girl Guides were making their Guy Fawkes preparations, when photographer George Ellis took this photo on 5 November 1955.
#bonfirenight #guyfawkes #fireworks #bonfiretraditions
These Cubs and Girl Guides were making their Guy Fawkes preparations, when photographer George Ellis took this photo on 5 November 1955.
#bonfirenight #guyfawkes #fireworks #bonfiretraditions
Come and join Speak Cornish THIS THURSDAY 6 November, 2-3.30pm, to learn some Cornish!
Aimed at beginners or people with just a little Kernewek but open to all, it’s free and there’s no need to book.
Splann!
#learncornish #speakcornish @speakcornish
Aimed at beginners or people with just a little Kernewek but open to all, it’s free and there’s no need to book.
Splann!
#learncornish #speakcornish @speakcornish
November 4, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Come and join Speak Cornish THIS THURSDAY 6 November, 2-3.30pm, to learn some Cornish!
Aimed at beginners or people with just a little Kernewek but open to all, it’s free and there’s no need to book.
Splann!
#learncornish #speakcornish @speakcornish
Aimed at beginners or people with just a little Kernewek but open to all, it’s free and there’s no need to book.
Splann!
#learncornish #speakcornish @speakcornish
#WeeklyReads: November - Alfred Wallis: Child Pauper to Artistic Luminary by Matilda Webb.
🖌️ Wallis began painting at 70, capturing ships & memories of old Cornwall. His work helped shape British Modern Art.
📚 This 500+ page biography explores his Cornish roots, life at sea & artistic legacy.
🖌️ Wallis began painting at 70, capturing ships & memories of old Cornwall. His work helped shape British Modern Art.
📚 This 500+ page biography explores his Cornish roots, life at sea & artistic legacy.
November 3, 2025 at 10:46 AM
#WeeklyReads: November - Alfred Wallis: Child Pauper to Artistic Luminary by Matilda Webb.
🖌️ Wallis began painting at 70, capturing ships & memories of old Cornwall. His work helped shape British Modern Art.
📚 This 500+ page biography explores his Cornish roots, life at sea & artistic legacy.
🖌️ Wallis began painting at 70, capturing ships & memories of old Cornwall. His work helped shape British Modern Art.
📚 This 500+ page biography explores his Cornish roots, life at sea & artistic legacy.
🎃✨ Discover the magic of Cornish folklore this Halloween! ✨🎃
Are you looking for a local, family-friendly, Halloween event?
Join us on Thursday 30 October, 10am-12pm, for a spooky storytelling workshop with author and storyteller Alasdair Hoswell - perfect for curious adventurers of all ages!
Are you looking for a local, family-friendly, Halloween event?
Join us on Thursday 30 October, 10am-12pm, for a spooky storytelling workshop with author and storyteller Alasdair Hoswell - perfect for curious adventurers of all ages!
October 29, 2025 at 11:40 AM
🎃✨ Discover the magic of Cornish folklore this Halloween! ✨🎃
Are you looking for a local, family-friendly, Halloween event?
Join us on Thursday 30 October, 10am-12pm, for a spooky storytelling workshop with author and storyteller Alasdair Hoswell - perfect for curious adventurers of all ages!
Are you looking for a local, family-friendly, Halloween event?
Join us on Thursday 30 October, 10am-12pm, for a spooky storytelling workshop with author and storyteller Alasdair Hoswell - perfect for curious adventurers of all ages!
Come and join Speak Cornish on Thursday 6 November, 2-3.30pm, to learn some Cornish!
Aimed at beginners or people with just a little Kernewek but open to all, it’s free and there’s no need to book.
Splann!
#learncornish #speakcornish @speakcornish
Aimed at beginners or people with just a little Kernewek but open to all, it’s free and there’s no need to book.
Splann!
#learncornish #speakcornish @speakcornish
October 28, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Come and join Speak Cornish on Thursday 6 November, 2-3.30pm, to learn some Cornish!
Aimed at beginners or people with just a little Kernewek but open to all, it’s free and there’s no need to book.
Splann!
#learncornish #speakcornish @speakcornish
Aimed at beginners or people with just a little Kernewek but open to all, it’s free and there’s no need to book.
Splann!
#learncornish #speakcornish @speakcornish
Spooky fun this half-term! 🎃 Tues 28 & Wed 29 Oct: Craft Halloween scenes with Cornish stone circles & rainbow wax paper. Thurs 30 Oct: Join Alasdair Hoswell for legends, magic & myths! Free, 10am–12pm, all ages, no booking. #CornwallArchives #HalloweenCrafts
October 25, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Spooky fun this half-term! 🎃 Tues 28 & Wed 29 Oct: Craft Halloween scenes with Cornish stone circles & rainbow wax paper. Thurs 30 Oct: Join Alasdair Hoswell for legends, magic & myths! Free, 10am–12pm, all ages, no booking. #CornwallArchives #HalloweenCrafts
Who doesn’t love a map? 🗺️ This 1576 Elizabethan map by Christopher Saxton features sea monsters—once drawn to spark imagination or hint at ocean mysteries. They vanished by the late 1600s as science advanced. #eyamonsters #cornishmaps #seamonsters @exploreyourarchive.bsky.social
October 24, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Who doesn’t love a map? 🗺️ This 1576 Elizabethan map by Christopher Saxton features sea monsters—once drawn to spark imagination or hint at ocean mysteries. They vanished by the late 1600s as science advanced. #eyamonsters #cornishmaps #seamonsters @exploreyourarchive.bsky.social
Our latest exhibition is OPEN! 🎉 Celebrating 40 years of Cornwall Heritage Trust, it explores human stories behind Cornwall’s ancient sites using rare documents from both archives. Free entry during usual hours. #peopleandplaces #cornwallsocialhistory
October 22, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Our latest exhibition is OPEN! 🎉 Celebrating 40 years of Cornwall Heritage Trust, it explores human stories behind Cornwall’s ancient sites using rare documents from both archives. Free entry during usual hours. #peopleandplaces #cornwallsocialhistory
Our #WeeklyReads dives into spooky Cornish tales! 📚 Cornish Horrors (@britishlibrary.bsky.social) brings Gothic stories by Poe, Stoker & more, plus local legends of mines, shipwrecks & folklore. Perfect for dark autumn nights! #KresenKernow #CornwallArchives
October 21, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Our #WeeklyReads dives into spooky Cornish tales! 📚 Cornish Horrors (@britishlibrary.bsky.social) brings Gothic stories by Poe, Stoker & more, plus local legends of mines, shipwrecks & folklore. Perfect for dark autumn nights! #KresenKernow #CornwallArchives
On a more serious note, we hold a 1675 deposition from Martha Lewes of East Looe, accusing her mother Jane Lewes of witchcraft - a chilling glimpse into Cornwall’s past.
October 17, 2025 at 11:16 AM
On a more serious note, we hold a 1675 deposition from Martha Lewes of East Looe, accusing her mother Jane Lewes of witchcraft - a chilling glimpse into Cornwall’s past.
Our library’s folklore section includes beautifully illustrated books including ‘Faeries’ by Brian Froud and Alan Lee - a treasure trove of legends and myths. 🎥 And yes, if the creatures remind you of the 1980’s film Labyrinth, you're spot on - Froud was a concept designer for the movie!
October 17, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Our library’s folklore section includes beautifully illustrated books including ‘Faeries’ by Brian Froud and Alan Lee - a treasure trove of legends and myths. 🎥 And yes, if the creatures remind you of the 1980’s film Labyrinth, you're spot on - Froud was a concept designer for the movie!
👹 This October, we're featuring monsters for the Explore Your Archive theme, and the collections at Kresen Kernow are full of fascinating folklore and fearsome tales!
October 17, 2025 at 11:16 AM
👹 This October, we're featuring monsters for the Explore Your Archive theme, and the collections at Kresen Kernow are full of fascinating folklore and fearsome tales!
Did you work out the name of the mystery house in our post yesterday? 👀🔎
Well done to everyone who said Princes House, on Princes Street, Truro!
Well done to everyone who said Princes House, on Princes Street, Truro!
October 16, 2025 at 8:50 AM
Did you work out the name of the mystery house in our post yesterday? 👀🔎
Well done to everyone who said Princes House, on Princes Street, Truro!
Well done to everyone who said Princes House, on Princes Street, Truro!
For those of you who love a bit of detective work, we have a challenge for you!
Can you name this house? It’s described as one of Cornwall’s finest Georgian properties, but this view of the rear garden no longer exists!
Can you name this house? It’s described as one of Cornwall’s finest Georgian properties, but this view of the rear garden no longer exists!
October 15, 2025 at 12:39 PM
For those of you who love a bit of detective work, we have a challenge for you!
Can you name this house? It’s described as one of Cornwall’s finest Georgian properties, but this view of the rear garden no longer exists!
Can you name this house? It’s described as one of Cornwall’s finest Georgian properties, but this view of the rear garden no longer exists!
📜 On this day in 1820, John Harris FRHS - miner, poet and proud Cornishman - was born at Bolenowe Carn, near Camborne.
October 14, 2025 at 9:30 AM
📜 On this day in 1820, John Harris FRHS - miner, poet and proud Cornishman - was born at Bolenowe Carn, near Camborne.
🎃✨ Discover the magic of Cornish folklore this Halloween! ✨🎃
Are you looking for a local, family-friendly, Halloween event?
Join us on Thursday 30 October, 10am-12pm for a spooky storytelling workshop with author and storyteller Alasdair Hoswell — perfect for curious adventurers of all ages!
Are you looking for a local, family-friendly, Halloween event?
Join us on Thursday 30 October, 10am-12pm for a spooky storytelling workshop with author and storyteller Alasdair Hoswell — perfect for curious adventurers of all ages!
October 9, 2025 at 10:52 AM
🎃✨ Discover the magic of Cornish folklore this Halloween! ✨🎃
Are you looking for a local, family-friendly, Halloween event?
Join us on Thursday 30 October, 10am-12pm for a spooky storytelling workshop with author and storyteller Alasdair Hoswell — perfect for curious adventurers of all ages!
Are you looking for a local, family-friendly, Halloween event?
Join us on Thursday 30 October, 10am-12pm for a spooky storytelling workshop with author and storyteller Alasdair Hoswell — perfect for curious adventurers of all ages!
This pantomime version was written by Wilfred Miller and features Sinbad visiting the realm of King Neptune! 🔱
@redruthoperatic1909 #RAOS #pantomime #sinbadthesailor #eyamonsters @exploreyourarchive #redruthamateuroperaticsociety
@redruthoperatic1909 #RAOS #pantomime #sinbadthesailor #eyamonsters @exploreyourarchive #redruthamateuroperaticsociety
October 8, 2025 at 12:56 PM
This pantomime version was written by Wilfred Miller and features Sinbad visiting the realm of King Neptune! 🔱
@redruthoperatic1909 #RAOS #pantomime #sinbadthesailor #eyamonsters @exploreyourarchive #redruthamateuroperaticsociety
@redruthoperatic1909 #RAOS #pantomime #sinbadthesailor #eyamonsters @exploreyourarchive #redruthamateuroperaticsociety
The Sinbad stories were a later addition to the famous collection One Thousand and One Nights (also known as Arabian Nights). They were not part of the earliest manuscripts from the 14th century but appeared independently in 18th- and 19th-century collections.
October 8, 2025 at 12:56 PM
The Sinbad stories were a later addition to the famous collection One Thousand and One Nights (also known as Arabian Nights). They were not part of the earliest manuscripts from the 14th century but appeared independently in 18th- and 19th-century collections.
Monster is the theme for this month’s Explore Your Archives, whether it’s folklore, maps or pantomime, we’ll be exploring our collections for wonderous documents for this spooky-inspired theme!
October 8, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Monster is the theme for this month’s Explore Your Archives, whether it’s folklore, maps or pantomime, we’ll be exploring our collections for wonderous documents for this spooky-inspired theme!