The Building Stones of Helston
This illustrated booklet offers a guided walk around the historic town centre of Helston, looking back into the deep geological past of the building stones used in the town’s exceptional built heritage.
The Mason's Mark
The Mason’s Mark was a walk in central Helston led by Ruth Siddall and David Paton, setting out from CAST on the morning of Saturday 14 October. Dr David Paton is Senior Lecturer at Falmouth University. He has been a practising artist and stone sculptor since 1997, and for many years worked extensively on public…
Keynote 2021
Water and Stone’s keynote lecture was given by urban geologist Dr Ruth Siddall of University College London. Stories of Cornish Granite, provided an overview of Cornish granite, where it’s gone in the world and what it has been used for. Dr Ruth Siddall is a geologist specialising in the study of minerals and rocks used in cultural heritage. She…
Water and Stone
Water and Stone is a three-day event comprised of walks, talks, workshops and demonstrations celebrating and exploring Helston’s built heritage.