Past, Present, Future - Celebrating 20 Years of World Heritage Site Status

Over twenty years, the Cornwall and West Devon Mining Landscape World Heritage Site, including the Tamar Valley and Tavistock, has demonstrated the power of collaboration in shaping a globally significant landscape. Join us for the ongoing journey to inspire everyone to connect with, care for, and champion this remarkable heritage, while sustaining its global significance for generations to come.

The event starts at 10am until late afternoon & includes a pasty. Talks & lunchtime music from the following -

Lesley Strong (WHS Stakeholder Engagement Officer) - A World Heritage Landscape: 20 Years of Connection and Collaboration

Ben Dancer (WHS Planning Officer) - Planning within the World Heritage Site and its setting

Emma Trevarthen (Strategic Historic Environment Officer (Rural Environment) Cornwall Council) - Managing rural heritage in mining landscapes

Tavy Tarrs with Clive Charlton at lunchtime - Ballads related to the World Heritage Site

Andrew Thompson (Independent Heritage Consultant) - The Bedford Estates

Rick Stewart (Independent Mining Historian) - Mining History in the World Heritage Site

Robert Waterhouse (Independent Archaeologist) - Morwellham Quay and the Tavistock Canal