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Activity note: Today’s session will start at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time and end at 2:50 p.m.
Morning: 11:00 a.m. Welcome and Orientation. The Group Leader, Heather Newman, will greet everyone and review the program theme, the up-to-date daily schedule and any changes, Zoom meeting protocols, roles and responsibilities, and answer any questions. 11:15 a.m. Lecture by Ian Newman. To say that Cornwall is distinctively different from the rest of England is an understatement. There are significant variances in language, topography, the natural environment, economic history and heritage, and the spirit of the people. In this audio-visual presentation, we will get an overview of the many elements that contribute to the distinct culture of Cornwall — not the least of which is its spectacular landscape. Cornwall also includes a royal Duchy, one of only two in England, established in 1337. By charter, the Duke of Cornwall is the heir to the throne. It comprises nearly 19,000 acres (7,571 hectares). 11:50 a.m. Introductions. We will say hello to our fellow Road Scholars and our Study Leader.
Afternoon: 12:15 p.m. Virtual field trip. We will first take a look at mysterious Bodmin Moor, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. We’ll then set out on a virtual hike along the coast from the picturesque harbor at the village of Boscastle to breathtaking Trebarwith Strand, characterized by its dramatic coastal cliffs. Highlights en route will include Boscastle Harbour, Rocky Valley, Bossiney Haven, Tintagel Castle and Trebarwith Strand itself. 1:00 p.m. Break. 1:30 p.m. Lecture. In this illustrated presentation, we will unravel Dark Age history from religious spin and fictional froth surrounding the most enduring of Britain’s heroic figures, King Arthur. Was he a warlord, mercenary, action hero, myth, or all of these? 2:30 p.m. Lecture. Cornwall has traded with North Africa since the Dark Ages. We’ll learn the significance and traditions of “mellow yellow” — the color and taste of saffron — saffron loaves, and heavy cakes with an unexpected language link to North America. 2:45 p.m. Wrap-up and notes for tomorrow. 2:50 p.m. Today’s session will end.
Activity note: Today’s session will start at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time and end at 2:35 p.m.
Morning: 11:00 a.m. Review of the day. 11:05 a.m. Interactive Q&A. We will discuss what we learned yesterday. 11:15 a.m. Lecture. We will get an overview of Cornwall’s traditional industries and their contributions to the folklore and literature of the Duchy. 11:45 a.m. Break.
Afternoon: 12:00 p.m. Virtual field trip. We will set out on a virtual journey through Cornwall’s spectacular mining country with stunning views and a few surprises. Cornwall and the West Devon Mining Landscape have been designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. From the UNESCO inscription: “Much of the landscape of Cornwall and West Devon was transformed in the 18th and early 19th centuries as a result of the rapid growth of pioneering copper and tin mining. Its deep underground mines, engine houses, foundries, new towns, smallholdings, ports and harbours, and their ancillary industries together reflect prolific innovation which, in the early 19th century, enabled the region to produce two-thirds of the world’s supply of copper. The substantial remains are a testimony to the contribution Cornwall and West Devon made to the Industrial Revolution in the rest of Britain and to the fundamental influence the area had on the mining world at large.” 1:00 p.m. Lecture. Journalist, broadcaster, and conservationist, Peter Maxted, will present a light-hearted trawl through a number of local stories, myths, legends, and superstitions. We’ll also learn about the “oggie.” It was the original convenience food, taken underground by generations of miners over the centuries. 1:55 p.m. Wrap-up and notes for tomorrow. 2:10 p.m. Today’s session will end.
Activity note: Today’s session will start at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time and end at 2:10 p.m.
Morning: 11:00 a.m. Review of the day. 11:05 a.m. Interactive Q&A. We will discuss what we learned yesterday. 11:15 a.m. Lecture. Cornwall’s natural history is rich and varied. From granite moorland to Atlantic Strand, from deep ocean to estuaries and trout streams, and from mine tailings to dune systems, Cornwall’s diversity of habitat supports a wealth of species — many nationally and globally rare. 11:45 a.m. Break.
Afternoon: 12:00 p.m. Virtual field trip. To learn about Cornish habitats and ecosystems, we will take a “walk” along the spectacular Atlantic Strand and cliff scenery between Harlyn Bay and the bustling fishing port of Padstow. 1:00 p.m. Lecture. We will delve into the ecology of one of Cornwall’s most distinctive and fragile habitats, the Lizard Peninsula. In particular, we’ll learn about the struggle to prevent non-indigenous species from suppressing native plants and the vigilance required to preserve native wildlife. We’ll also have an introduction to “cream tea.” We’ll learn about “thunder and lightning” and how economy of scale ended with a tradition bowing to market forces. 2:05 p.m. Wrap-up and notes for tomorrow. 2:10 p.m. Today’s session will end.
Activity note: Today’s session will start at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time and end at 2:00 p.m.
Morning: 11:00 a.m. Review of the day. 11:05 a.m. Interactive Q&A. We will discuss what we learned yesterday. 11:15 a.m. Lecture. The Cornish phrase “Kernow Hedhyu, Kernow bis Vyken” translates as Cornwall today, Cornwall forever. We will take a look at changes in the Cornish way of life over the last fifty years, and what the next future might hold.
Afternoon: 12:00 p.m. Virtual field trip. We’ll take a whistle-stop photographic safari along the Cornish Riveria, the south coast of Cornwall from Land’s End to the Tamar Bridge. The South Coast of Cornwall is known as the Cornish Riviera. We will “visit” Porthcurno, Mousehole, Falmouth, Mevagissey, Fowey, Polperro, and Looe. Lands End to the Tamar Bridge is the entire south coast of Cornwall, including picturesque fishing villages and harbors. 1:00 p.m. Lecture. Peter Maxted will share insights he has gained working to conserve the local landscape. We’ll learn about the evolution of the Cornish landscape to what we have today and challenges of conserving it for future generation. We’ll also get to know Cornwall’s traditional artisan beverages are cider and “perry” — pear cider. 1:55 p.m. Wrap-up and farewells. 2:00 p.m. This concludes our program.