Newquay Sea Stories Podcast

Location

Newquay Heritage Archive & Museum, Newquay

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Dates

Sat 1st May, 2021 — Fri 31st December, 2021
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About this event

Packed with riveting stories about Newquay.

The town is reknowned for its golden sandy beaches, world class surfing and its historic harbour. Podcast producer Karen Pirie is working with staff and volunteers at the Newquay Heritage Archive and Museum to unlock stories about Newquay, held in the museum’s intriguing and eclectic collection.

You’ll will hear about the very beginnings of surfing in Newquay making the town the home of British surfing and now a world destination for professionals. We’ll dive into the history of gig rowing, on boats used by smugglers and heroes alike. Today, gig rowing is a thriving and energetic sport enjoyed across Cornwall. And we’ll go deep into the seafaring history of the town which was founded on fishing, and later sent ships loaded with tin, lead and china clay around the world.
Search for “Newquay Sea Stories” in Apple Podcasts and Spotify or via the Museum’s website.

Funded by Bright Sparks – a FEAST, Cornwall Museums Partnership joint fund.

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Contact

01637 870 611 | http://www.newquayoldcornwall.org.uk/main/index.php