Liskeard Stories of Stuff
Stories of Stuff is shining a light on the wealth of stories, memories and experiences tightly bound up in the objects we have in our houses. Our story detectives have been interviewing, listening, marvelling and retelling these rich tales in Liskeard.
Liskeard Stories of Stuff was a training programme led by writer Anna Maria Murphy for six emerging writers from SE Cornwall.
Lead Writer: Anna Maria Murphy
Writers : Liz Berg, Joshua Edwards, Shelley Trower, Cheryl Nosworthy, P.T. McAllister, Nell Turner
Illustration: Keith Sparrow
Project Manager : Sarah Pym
Development: Amanda Harris, Helen Reynolds, Grace Davies
With thanks to the people of Liskeard who have shared their remarkable and individual stories so generously. Particular thanks to Crafty Toasty, Knit and Natter, the Stroke Club, Inclusive Art Group, Shallal, Memory Cafe, Lostwithiel Library.
This project was created and managed by The Writers’ Block but could not have been successful without the collaboration of Liskerrett Community Centre, Liskeard Museum, Liskeard Library and Real Ideas along with funding from Liskeard Town Council and Feast.
Read the stories here
Dancing on Granite – Nell Turner
Grace Kelly – Peter McAllister
Human Kerplunk – Joshua Edwards
Learning to swim at Calstock by Cheryl Nosworthy
Liskeard Lights Up – Cheryl Nosworthy
One Loose Thread – Joshua Edwards
The Dead Book – Joshua Edwards
The Red Socks – Peter McAllister
Wile. E Watched – Joshua Edwards
A Close Shave – Peter McAllister
Crushed Velvet by Shelley Trower
Girl with no Name – Cheryl Nosworthy
Neither of us wanted to go – Liz Berg
Older than Dinosaurs – Nell Turner
Primroses and Coal – Nell Turner
Shave with a Laurel – Cheryl Nosworthy
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