Newquay Museum Group

30/03/2026

Newquay Museum Group has had some fantastic donations of images over the past year. The final batch of the 'Bernard White Collection' of Newquay and Mid-Cornwall during the late 20th century.

The 'Thatcher Collection' has images of both the Ada's on the River Gannel and the artifacts held there. Not forgetting some images and video of Charlie Force and his submarine.

The 'Daniel's Collection' has images of Newquay going back to the mid to late 19th century as well as later 20th century. Lots of other 'stuff' as well.

We thank all those folk who have donated and helped us preserve Newquay's past through images and other artefacts.

Following a short Newquay Old Cornwall Society AGM we will be showing a presentation of some images from these vast collections as an example of what we do at Newquay Museum in preserving and sharing Newquay's historical past.

28/03/2026

Here we go again with another piece of poorly researched information. Queen Victoria NEVER visited the Atlantic Hotel in Newquay. When the hotel was completed in 1892 Queen Victoria would have been 73 at the time and last visited Cornwall in 1846 with Prince Albert. Where do people get these fantasies from?

05/03/2026

We've got our flag out at Newquay Museum Group, Proper Photography Kernow and Kowethas Ertach Kernow.

Wishing 'One and All' Gool Peran Lowen. A happy St Piran's Day.

05/03/2026

Gool Peran Lowen, Onan Hag Oll.
Kernow Bys Vykken!!

Gool Peran Lowen. Happy St Piran's Day to Cornish folk throughout Kernow and the world. Lots of events taking place throughout Kernow today and over the next few as well. 〓〓

Lots of parades taking place and don't forget the Trelawny Shout at 9:00pm tonight when Cornish folk sing loudly with great gusto the now traditional St Piran's Day anthem Trelawny! 〓〓

03/03/2026

Lots of singing and no doubt a fun night at the Great Western Hotel Steam bar for the St Newquay St Pirans Eve gig. This is a FREE event and all are welcome.

Lots on this week. Don't forget the St Piran's Eve Gig at the Great Western Hotel Steam Bar. Lots of singing and lots of fun to be had.

Check out the Newquay St Pirans events and activities at:
www.newquaystpiransfestival.org

01/03/2026

23/02/2026

A leaflet with all the events is now available as well as loads of information about the festival on the Newquay St Piran's website at www.newquaystpiransfestival.org Check it out and share Newquay St Pirans Festival posts. Meur ras.

Newquay St Piran's Festival 2026 - Celebrating St Piran's and Cornwall's National Day in Newquay - With Music, Singing, Dancing and Community Events throughout the town.

16/02/2026

We will be having a couple of exhibitions as part of the Newquay St Piran's Festival coordinated by Newquay St Pirans Group.
Check out their website for more information about events here in Newquay.

Newquay St Piran's Festival Group are promoting a number of events for the 2026 Cornish national day celebrations on and around St Piran's Day. Music, exhibitions, singing and the parade.

08/02/2026

Partners at Newquay Museum Group, including Kowethas Ertach Kernow have been working with the fantastic Newquay cultural group Blystra Arts. The 'Stories from the Station' shares Newquay's history based on Newquay Railway Station and its Par branch line.

The Ertach Kernow YouTube channel is sharing the three parts now available starting with Part 1 at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A3vVo8rBzYY&t=30s
Links to following parts at the bottom of accompanying video text.

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02/02/2026

Newquay Old Cornwall Society sadly shares the news that their immediate past President Moira Tangye has passed away at the age of 90.

Moira was a really splendid person, so knowledgeable and possessed a great sense of humour. Her contribution to Cornish heritage across many sectors was considerable. Moira was honoured with a bardship of Gorsedh Kernow in 1993 taking the Kernewek name ‘Kevrenores Kernow hag Ameryky’ (Linker of Cornwall & America). This name reflected her work relating to the Cornish Global Migration Project. She will also be known as author and compiler of 'The Book of St Ervan: The story of a rural parish published in 2006.

Besides this and her association with Newquay Old Cornwall Society, Moira was also connected with Cornwall Heritage Trust as a founder and many other Cornish organisations. A much fuller biographical obituary will be shared on the Newquay Museum Group website in due course.

Moira's funeral will take place on 20th February at the Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Tower Road, Newquay. It is a privilege to have known Moira and spent time chatting and having a laugh with her. She will be remembered with great affection by many people.

Image: Kowethas Ertach Kernow

Newquay Old Cornwall Society sadly shares the news that our immediate past President Moira Tangye has passed away at the age of 90.

Moira was a really splendid person, so knowledgeable and possessed a great sense of humour. Her contribution to Cornish heritage across many sectors was considerable. Moira was honoured with a bardship of Gorsedh Kernow in 1993 taking the Kernewek name ‘Kevrenores Kernow hag Ameryky’ (Linker of Cornwall & America). This name reflected her work relating to the Cornish Global Migration Project. She will also be known as author and compiler of 'The Book of St Ervan: The story of a rural parish published in 2006.

Besides this and her association with Newquay Old Cornwall Society, Moira was also connected with Cornwall Heritage Trust as a founder and many other Cornish organisations. A much fuller biographical obituary will be shared on the Newquay Museum Group website in due course.

Moira's funeral will take place on 20th February at the Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Tower Road, Newquay. It is a privilege to have known Moira and spent time chatting and having a laugh with her. She will be remembered with great affection by many people.

Image: Kowethas Ertach Kernow

02/02/2026

Newquay Museum Group host an illustrated talk by Joel Griffett about the lost decade in South America of one of Cornwall's greatest sons, Richard Trevithick. All are welcome to come to the Steam Bar at the Great Western Hotel, Newquay on Tuesday 10th February starting at 7:30pm.

Richard Trevithick as is recognised here in Cornwall was the inventor of the first steam locomotive, hauling goods in 1804. He revolutionised steam power machinery used in Cornish mining and elsewhere throughout the world. Come and find out more about those 'lost years' of which little has been known until more recently.

01/02/2026

Lots of interest in the Newquay Museum Group / Blystra Arts exhibition at Trenance Cottages for the 'Stories from the Station' project.

Open today (Sunday 1st Feb) from 11:00am to 3:00pm come down and have a chat about the project and other Newquay related history and heritage topics. This is a FREE event and all are welcome.

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