Cornwall in film in the Second World War: Representation and Resonance
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Cornwall in film in the Second World War: Representation and Resonance

By The Institute of Cornish Studies, University of Exeter

Overview

A discussion of the history and representation of Cornwall on screen during WW2.

Lucy Harrow - Jan 21st 2026. Hybrid; on Zoom and in the Trevithick Room in the ESI building on Penryn campus.


Cornwall in film in the Second World War: Representation and Resonance.


  • Cornwall: Filming the location during the second world war.
  • Why was it used by directors and film crews?
  • This presentation now suggests some reasons for setting and shooting their films in the Duchy and any problems which may have been posed.


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Category: Film & Media, Film

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Highlights

  • 1 hour
  • In person

Location

University of Exeter, Penryn Campus

Trevithick Room, Environment and Sustainability Institute

Penryn TR10 9FE United Kingdom

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Jan 21 · 4:00 PM GMT