Connections
between New Zealand & Cornwall
People
President
I grew up in Hayle. Hayle is a coastal town best known for its three miles of golden sands and its industrial heritage. more...
Secretary/Treasurer
Born in St. Day, Nick grew up in what had been one of the main mining towns during Cornwall’s heyday of tin and copper mining. more...
Places
Things
The Suter Gallery in Nelson has a number of pieces in its collection originating from Cornwall including this painting:
BRYAN WYNTER (1915–1975),
Blue Landscape, 1951, oil on canvas.
Presented 1959 By Mrs M Steven.
On a recent trip to the Wellington Marine Centre, Seaview more...
This festive spiced fudge from St Ives Cornwall, was discovered at “Fancy on Ferguson” in Williamstown, Victoria, Australia.
Judy Wright
December 2022
In 1873 Emily White emigrated to New Zealand from St Day in Cornwall with her mother and sister. She brought a bible with her that she had been awarded for her regular attendance at school. It is in the collection of the Edwin Fox Ship and Maritime Centre in Picton.
The fragrance of “Wild Gorse” is in the air in Martinborough more....
Holding the replica of the “Welcome Stranger” at the Perth Mint more....
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