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Convicts embarking for Botany Bay - T. Rowlandson. Credit: National Library of Australia.

Mary Broad/Bryant – The Creation of a Cornish Legend – Lecture

Thursday 10 October, 7.30pm.

Dr Charlotte MacKenzie tells Mary Broad’s remarkable story, from Cornish convict in Australia to escapee.

Tom Cunliffe: Run Out The Boat

Tuesday 12 March, 2.30pm.

Tom Cunliffe’s fully illustrated lecture is one not to be missed.

A person in a blue wetsuit lifts a bright orange surfboard against a vibrant blue backdrop, promoting summer holidays aerial adventure.

Wipeout – Summer Holidays 2025

Monday 21 July – Sunday 31 August.

An aerial surf adventure. Immerse yourself in the energy of the ocean waves as the dancers drop in, cut back and hang ten.

A collection of books arranged on a red surface, interspersed with silver baubles. The books include Jamaica Inn, Treasure Island, Pirates: Truth and Tales, The Nautical Puzzle Book, and The Mousehole Cat.

Christmas Gifts for Book Lovers

Our curated selection features page-turning thrillers, a classic Cornish children’s story, and a title that’s perfect for post-Christmas-dinner group games.

A black and white photo of fishermen building lobster pots.

The History of Cornish Shellfishery

Most fishing communities had their willow plots, and pot-making was a constant secondary occupation, filling long winter days and spells of bad weather.

A collection of maritime-themed Christmas gifts arranged on a green table. The gifts include a skull and crossbones whisky tumbler, a leather coin pouch, a brass bottle opener with the text 'Captain' on it, and a small ship in a bottle. There are also silver bauble decorations dotted about.

Christmas Gifts for Salty Sea Dogs

From nautical accessories to sailor’s essentials, navigate the high seas of gift-giving and discover perfect treasures for the salty sea dogs in your life.