Saltash Heritage
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SALTASH HERITAGE - was formed in 1986 by the late Cornelius 'Corny' Hearl and a group of like minded local people who wanted to see the formation of a permanent museum for Saltash.
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AIMS - Saltash Heritage aims to collect, promote and research local history in Saltash and surrounding parishes and to maintain a museum in Saltash.
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MUSEUM - After many years' hard work and fund raising by the committee and members of Saltash Heritage, in 2000 one of the original aims of Saltash Heritage was met - the founding of a permanent museum in Saltash. Click here for details of the museum.
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EXHIBITIONS - In the past, Saltash Heritage
has held annual exhibitions on different themes in Saltash Guildhall. Now
that the Museum has been established, it holds regular temporary exhibitions
in the Museum, along with a small permanent display. Click
here for details of past exhibitions.
The 2006 season saw over 2500 visitors to the "On The Right Track" exhibition, with nearly 2100 visitors attending "Be Prepared" in 2007.
Interactive computer CD-ROMs of the 2006 "On The Right Track" exhibition are NOW ON SALE, along with CD-ROMs of the
exhibitions from previous years. They are available from the museum.
Nearly 2100 visitors came to see the 2008 exhibition "What's Up, Doc?"
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NEWS - After a lot of work by the committee, Saltash Heritage has been awarded Accreditation by the Museums, Libraries and Archives Council. For more details on the scheme, visit www.mla.gov.uk/website/programmes/accreditation
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NEW DOUBLE DVD BOXED SET RELEASED
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"Tamar - A Glittering Continuity", by Peter Wildin, is a 2 DVD boxed set telling different stories about the River Tamar. Lasting two and a half hours, the presenter Craig Rich takes us on a trip up the Tamar looking at places of historical interest and the wildlife on the river that is rarely seen. For full details, please see the Tamar - A Glittering Continuity press release The DVD set is priced at £14.99 (plus P+P) and is available from the Saltash Heritage Museum, or by post (see the Shop page for more details or e-mail for a total price before sending a cheque) |
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The 2011 exhibition, "Please, Sir!", is NOW CLOSED.
Preparations are now underway for the 2012 exhibition, "COMMUNICATIONS - From Fire Beacons to Fibre Optics", which will open in April.
The LOCAL HISTORY CENTRE remains open all year.
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NEWSLETTER - Members receive a regular newsletter
giving details of events being held, items of local & historical interest,
information on exhibitions etc. Articles always needed - contact Bruce Hunt (01752 845983)
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here for articles from previous Newsletters
LINKS to other organisations etc:
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Saltash Town Council/Saltash Partnership's pages - with links to all sorts of information about Saltash. |
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Link to the Churchtown Farm Community Nature Reserve page on the Cornwall Wildlife Trust web site |
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Link to the South West Image Bank web site |
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