Many of us love finding an old relic; many more of us love a bargain, which is why Retro Launceston is a treasure trove for all.

People are being encouraged to bring their surfing and coastal stories and memories to the National Maritime Museum Cornwall to contribute to a new community co-created exhibition.

For many, food is at the heart of festive celebrations. A chance to indulge and savour the warmth of the season - whether it’s cooking up hearty suppers for the family, stirring a fresh pot of mulled wine, or simply giving yourself permission to let the Quality Street wrappers pile up on your lap in front of the telly - we love festive food in this country. But how does our modern-day turkey and trimmings compare with the traditional winter dishes served generations before us, and should we be looking to nature for our food sources more regularly?

Bodmin Town Museum’s curator Marion Adams has shared some tales to remember this festive season...

On 21st August 1863 Falmouth lost its collective mind in a day of anticipatory glee. Finally, after decades of waiting, the railway had arrived in town. Steam! Modernity! Possibility! It was all so very exciting and thus deserved a massive celebration. Long before the Shanty Festival, Falmouth was planning on letting its hair down.

Running down the stairs and opening the living room door to see a pile of presents; your tummy full of anticipation waiting to know if you’d been good enough for Santa; the extra excitement when you saw the mince pie crumbs and remains of carrots knowing that ‘he had been’. Gosh I miss those days; yes, it might have been ‘too commercial’, but I long to have that bit of magic again, writes Emma Burt.

As the annual St Piran’s Day celebrations get ready to roll out once again this year, we take a look at the man in question, and how we came to celebrate his legacy every 5th March.

A couple of years ago, we ran a story about Charles Dickens and his trip to Cornwall in 1842. Did he take inspiration from the places and people he met before writing A Christmas Carol? One hundred and eighty-two years on from Dickens's trip to Cornwall, and just in time for Christmas, we take a look back at the story. Let us know your thoughts!

We explored the ancient Kelly House, near Lifton, to discover the family’s traditions of Christmas past, and how they have been brought into the 21st century.

Phil World explores the history of Launceston's shops and business community in his new book...

Winter can be long, so enjoying the little moments with your community, family and friends is really important. Board games around the fire, attending local carol concerts, and popping along to events are wonderful ways to warm those chilly evenings and make the most of the season.

The folklore, culture, history and industries of Cornwall are often directly tied to the unique landscape of the Duchy, writes Sian Powell (https://celticsian.co.uk/).

When we spend so much time walking around town, scurrying to and from the office or dipping in and out of the local shops to grab what we need, it’s easy to overlook the stories each old, wonky but charming building has to tell.

St Torney’s Church, a Grade I listed Cornish church in North Hill, threw open its doors to the public for the first time in five years recently, with the view of creating a wonderful new community space to find peace, explore local history and delve into the arts.

There are many things we associate with the winter season: holly and mistletoe, the scent of oranges and cinnamon, and the endless puddings that grace our tables.