Category Archives: Reference
From the archive: RAF Drytree Building Identification Project, 2010
Back in 2010, Elizabeth Masterton worked with researcher Benjamin Oldcorn to unravel the mysteries of some of the derelict buildings on the ex-RAF Drytree site. Complementing the existing reports from Cornwall Council’s Heritage and Environment Service, The RAF Dry Tree/Goonhilly
From the archive: RAF Drytree Building Identification Project, 2010
Back in 2010, Elizabeth Masterton worked with researcher Benjamin Oldcorn to unravel the mysteries of some of the derelict buildings on the ex-RAF Drytree site. Complementing the existing reports from Cornwall Council’s Heritage and Environment Service, The RAF Dry Tree/Goonhilly
Get lucky! GVG recce at Cornish Country Fair
Great day out at the Cornwall Country Fair at Stithians Showground, organised by Cornwall Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs. Ingenious seating… Genius Dutch Street Organ, Het Blauwtje… …and the Cornwall and Devon Tug-of-War Championships 2015. Helston and St Keverne YFC
Get lucky! GVG recce at Cornish Country Fair
Great day out at the Cornwall Country Fair at Stithians Showground, organised by Cornwall Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs. Ingenious seating… Genius Dutch Street Organ, Het Blauwtje… …and the Cornwall and Devon Tug-of-War Championships 2015. Helston and St Keverne YFC
W.G Hoskin on Goonhilly
W.G Hoskin (1908-1992) was a renowned historian of English local history “noted for his abhorrence of almost everything dating from the twentieth century” (‘An Introduction to Landscape’ Peter Howard, Ashgate 2011). Yet he said of Goonhilly: “Goonhilly is one of
W.G Hoskin on Goonhilly
W.G Hoskin (1908-1992) was a renowned historian of English local history “noted for his abhorrence of almost everything dating from the twentieth century” (‘An Introduction to Landscape’ Peter Howard, Ashgate 2011). Yet he said of Goonhilly: “Goonhilly is one of
GPO Film Unit: ‘Spacetalk’ c. 1979
Fascinating and informative film about satellite communication from the GPO Film Unit via Ephemeral Film (thanks for sharing). Goonhilly Earth Station features prominently. Be amazed at both spectacular engineering innovation and gratuitous use of half dressed ladies using the telephone.
GPO Film Unit: ‘Spacetalk’ c. 1979
Fascinating and informative film about satellite communication from the GPO Film Unit via Ephemeral Film (thanks for sharing). Goonhilly Earth Station features prominently. Be amazed at both spectacular engineering innovation and gratuitous use of half dressed ladies using the telephone.
HAPPIDROME
Goonhilly Village Green grew out of HAPPIDROME, an experimental artist-led project, located on the site of RAF Drytree, on Goonhilly’s National Nature Reserve. From 2007-2010, Sara Bowler and Elizabeth Masterton worked with the support of Natural England, to present new
HAPPIDROME
Goonhilly Village Green grew out of HAPPIDROME, an experimental artist-led project, located on the site of RAF Drytree, on Goonhilly’s National Nature Reserve. From 2007-2010, Sara Bowler and Elizabeth Masterton worked with the support of Natural England, to present new
Goonhilly: A beginner’s guide
Goonhilly Downs is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) for the diversity of life which its heathland habitat supports. It is part of a large (1600ha) National Nature Reserve, managed by Natural England. However Goonhilly is special
Goonhilly: A beginner’s guide
Goonhilly Downs is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) for the diversity of life which its heathland habitat supports. It is part of a large (1600ha) National Nature Reserve, managed by Natural England. However Goonhilly is special
Common ground: Who does Goonhilly belong to?
Thanks to Martin Wright at Cornwall Council’s Commons and Greens office for supplying this map, which shows the areas on Goonhilly apportioned as common land. The most of these areas have been cancelled since the publication of this map and
Common ground: Who does Goonhilly belong to?
Thanks to Martin Wright at Cornwall Council’s Commons and Greens office for supplying this map, which shows the areas on Goonhilly apportioned as common land. The most of these areas have been cancelled since the publication of this map and
GOONHILLY VILLAGE GREEN 