Storylines are developing an exciting new project to document and celebrate the unsung work of women in West Penwith. Time and again Storylines hears amazing stories of resilient and hard-working women who have contributed to local communities and regional industries, yet these invaluable contributions remain largely unshared, often hidden in people’s memories and attics. We […]

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 […]