Culture and Heritage (Gonisogeth hag Ertach)

Authors: Gweniver Orchard, Prof Jane Wills

This dissertation explores the experiences with identity across different generations of residents in West Penwith
The results suggest there are generational differences in the strength of Cornish identity, with older individuals being more likely to have the stronger native identity
The study also demonstrates the complexities of dual or nested identities, with a clear distinction between Cornish folk self-identifying as Cornish and Not English

Author: Madeleine Midgley

The study highlights Cornwall's connection to African American historiography in the inter-war period
Raises the profile of J.A.Rogers and the issue of race in relation to the United Kingdom
Explores the wider context of Rogers’ visit to Cornwall, including the music, politics and labour disputes at the time

Authors: Jo Esra, Victoria Jenner, Rebecca Orchard and Garry Tregidga (project lead), The Institute of Cornish Studies.

Explores the history of Cornwall’s maritime churches from the distant past to the present day
Combines oral history with the use of film, photography and historic documents
Dissemination through an interactive website alongside written publications

Project lead: Garry Tregidga

An educational organisation that works in association with the Institute of Cornish Studies to investigate the cultural heritage of Cornwall and its global diaspora.
Combines written articles, oral history, music, photography, poetry and film on an online dissemination platform.
Supports interdisciplinary research in the field of Cornish Studies at the community level through a programme based on democratic scholarship.

Project lead: Matt Retallick, Manchester Metropolitan University

Key points

The Cornish Art Research Network (CARN) is a new group for researchers.
Art historical, critical, and theoretical responses to modern and contemporary art in Cornwall.
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