For Angarrack Life Magazine (April 2022)

Cornwall Heritage Trust was founded in 1985 to “preserve and strengthen” (“gwytha ha crefhe”) Cornwall’s rich and distinct heritage. They are proud to own or manage some of the most important historic places in Cornwall, and have HRH The Prince of Wales, Duke of Cornwall as Royal Patron, and Colonel Edward Bolitho OBE as President.
As well as protecting land, buildings and artefacts of heritage significance, CHT have a strong focus on education and fundraising to continue their work.
Cornwall Heritage Trust has a thriving membership community who enjoy free access to Cornwall’s English Heritage sites, as well as the first information about tickets to all CHT events. Their popular ‘Story Cafes’ have been held both online and in person, hosting knowledgeable speakers on topics ranging from Dynamite Works to Scoot Dancing to the History of the Cornish language.

Their next Story Café is a virtual talk by Sian Powell on ‘Cornish Mythology: Piskies, Mermaids and Giants’. It is being held on 28th April and you can book on their website.  https://www.cornwallheritagetrust.org/story-cafes/

They also have a commemorative plaques scheme where they are collating a database of notable plaques in Cornwall. Anyone can add to this or view the collection at www.cornwallheritagetrust.org/commemorative-plaques/

You can browse CHT’s website and social media channels for Cornish heritage content as well as specific news about upcoming events. They also have a regular email newsletter which you can subscribe to via their website.