We are currently developing an exciting new project to explore and celebrate the work of women on the land in Cornwall. Throughout history, women have played a vital and often undocumented role in working and caring for the land. Within living memory our relationship with the land has changed drastically. Whether hand milking the cows before […]

Withy Lore Until the 1960’s and 1970’s willow crab/lobster pots, known locally as withy pots, were a common sight around our coastline. Through Withy Lore, Storylines and Anna Pope will spend time with those involved in the withy pot craft, recording oral histories, filming pot making and providing opportunities for generations to connect, learn and […]

Robertson Collection Object Stories After being shipwrecked by killer whales in the Pacific ocean in 1972, the Robertson family, along with hitchhiker Robin, survived 38 days at sea until they were rescued. 50 years on, Storylines had the privilege of recording their stories to make a series of films for the National Maritime Museum Cornwall. […]

Gwelan Podcasts Storylines are collecting memories and reflections about Mounts Bay to feed a series of podcasts to accompany Gwelen, a site-specific artwork for Mount’s Bay by award winning artist Emma Smith and residents of West Penwith. Inspired by Cornwall’s largest submerged forest that sits in the bay, this podcast series will share different perspectives […]