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Various aspects of Flora Day1. Cars wait for the dance to pass in Meneage Street 1940s/50s (HESFM:2009.10950...
29/05/2026

Various aspects of Flora Day

1. Cars wait for the dance to pass in Meneage Street 1940s/50s (HESFM:2009.10950.13)

2. All the fun of the fair! 1955
(HESFM:1992.5921)

3. This postcard says it all, a tired ride home after a fun day at Flora (HESFM:1977.2888.7)

We couldn’t have Flora Day without the Band.1. Helston Town Band, near The Willows ...
22/05/2026

We couldn’t have Flora Day without the Band.

1. Helston Town Band, near The Willows
(HESFM:2016.13000)

2. The last beat for the Bass drum in 2009. (HESFM:2016.12987)

3. The Band and dancers leaving Leslie House, Lady Street, 1900s (HESFM:2015.12860.2)

Join us here at the museum from 10.30-12.30am on 27th May as artist Olivia Lowry leads a relaxed, family-friendly creati...
19/05/2026

Join us here at the museum from 10.30-12.30am on 27th May as artist Olivia Lowry leads a relaxed, family-friendly creative writing & craft workshop inspired by fascinating objects from the collections at the Museum of Cornish Life as part of Story Lab, a week-long celebration of words and stories taking over Helston this May half term (23–30 May) with Trevow Helston and The Writers' Block.

Pre-booking essential: https://museumofcornishlife.co.uk/whats-on/workshop-storylab-olivia-lowry-27th-may/

Here are some different views of the dances1. Midday dancers in the Vicarage gardens in Cross Street , 1927 (HESFM...
15/05/2026

Here are some different views of the dances

1. Midday dancers in the Vicarage gardens in Cross Street , 1927 (HESFM:1996.6735)
© The Times

2. Mrs. Michael and PC James lead dancers into Lismore, 1988 (HESFM:2023.19079.2)

3. The Band leads the dancers up Coinagehall Street (HESFM:2016.13143)

We are so excited to be part of this and see what stories are discovered, created and shared 📗🖊️
11/05/2026

We are so excited to be part of this and see what stories are discovered, created and shared 📗🖊️

📸Photo of the week📸on Flora Day One of the most enjoyable sessions is the Hal-an-Tow1. The donkey is no longer part of ...
08/05/2026

📸Photo of the week📸on Flora Day

One of the most enjoyable sessions is the Hal-an-Tow

1. The donkey is no longer part of the entertainment,1938 (HESFM:2006.9260)

2. This shows that the Dragon costume has changed, 1959
(HESFM:1977.2888.5)

3. The all-male ensemble sing lustily,
1955
(HESFM:2006.9265)

We are getting the museum ready for Flora Day so if you are visiting please forgive the greenery as we decorate (the sid...
07/05/2026

We are getting the museum ready for Flora Day so if you are visiting please forgive the greenery as we decorate (the side ramp door can be difficult to get through but we can help).

Just reminder we are closed tomorrow as we welcome the Midday Dancers.

👀Curious Objects, Curious Stories With Olivia Lowry👀10.30-12.30am on 27th MayThis event takes place at: The Museum of Co...
01/05/2026

👀Curious Objects, Curious Stories With Olivia Lowry👀
10.30-12.30am on 27th May
This event takes place at: The Museum of Cornish Life
For children aged 5+ and their grown ups
FREE but please book a place

Join artist Olivia Lowry for a relaxed, family-friendly creative writing & craft workshop inspired by fascinating objects from the collections at the Museum of Cornish Life. Together we’ll explore a selection of unusual and historic items from the museum and use them as inspiration for drawing, observation and imagination.

This hands-on session invites children and adults to look closely at objects from Cornwall’s past and respond creatively through writing & craft activities.

Recommended for children aged 5+.

This event is part of Story Lab, a week-long celebration of words and stories taking over Helston this May half term (23–30 May). Trevow Helston and The Writers’ Block are transforming the town into a living literary adventure — with workshops, trails, performances, drop-ins and open mics popping up in venues right across town.

https://www.trevowhelston.co.uk/event-details/curious-objects-curious-stories-with-olivia-lowry

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