Callington Heritage Centre is situated in the former chapel building on Liskeard Road, Callington. It opened on 2nd June 1994 and modernised and re-launched on 22nd July 2006. Since then it has attracted thousands of visitors. Its interests span all aspects of the social and economic history of Callington and the surrounding parishes. As well as being a place of interest to visit, the Museum aims to provide a resource for those interested in our local history, whether professional or enthusiast. It also welcomes visits from local schools, youth groups, and any others.

THE COLLECTION

The Museum has a permanent display of Chapel china, samples from many of those now shut down, and a model of Callington Railway station as it was when it closed down in 1966. There are 500 posters relating to the events in Callington between 1914-18. There are photographs, artefacts and documents concerning the town, prehistory, the mines and other industries, and a number of framed school photographs. There is a family history area and use of this and all the resources available are free to researchers

We welcome items relating to Callington and its surrounding parishes as a gift or on loan.

THE 2006 EXHIBITION

The Museum re-opened on the 22nd July as the
Callington Heritage Centre

See this page for details See what is happening

The Exhibition is:-

Heritage Walks

further details on the new walks leaflets including

CALLINGTON THEN & NOW

Callington Shops as they were, Newbridge, Frogwell and Holy Wells,

The Museum is open

Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays

10am - 4pm from

Easter to Sunday 29th October 2006.

From 22nd July

To visit at other times contact Ann Eade, Tel.01579 382119 or Martin Linnette Tel. 01579 384998 or the Museum itself (during opening hours) 01579 382697.

E-mail enquiries can be initially sent to the Town Clerk who will forward them.

RESTORATION AND RENOVATION

The majority of the restoration work is complete, although there is still some stone work and work on the west end window to complete. Visit this page for photographs and updates.

RESEARCH

We are usually able to assist with family history and other research. Reimbursement of any expenses is required and a contribution towards time spent is expected, such contributions go towards the maintenance of museum and preservation of the archives. In the first instance please contact the Town Clerk.

ACTIVITIES

Talks and visits of historical interest are arranged throughout the year by the Callington Local History Group.

MEMBERSHIP

The Museum welcomes new members with an interest in our activities. Subscription rates as follows:-

Single member - £5,

Family membership - £8,

Life membership - £120.

To apply for membership please contact Inez Allen, Membership Secretary, Callington Museum, Liskeard Road, Callington, PL17 7HA.

PUBLICATIONS

The Museum stocks a range of books on local subjects, all written by historians, these are a few of them.

Three books by Ann Eade, all about Kit Hill and the surrounding area, one being 'The Town Under the Hill'. £4.50 each.
	The Mines of Callington & Calstock. £1.50	Callington and the Census. Examines the findings of the 1851 census. £9.95	Callington 2000. A millennium publication that compares photographs of 100 years ago with 2000 £1.50	From Bethel to Zion. List the non-conformist chapels in the area and what has happened to them. £2.00	Bottles and Flagons. Identification of many bottles and flagons found in the area. £3.00

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