About this Event
Liskeard Unlocked - Liskeard Library - Immersive Walk
Heritage Open Day: Immerse yourself in nature, experiencing walks from the comfort of the Library. Viewed on a projector or through a virtual reality headset, connect with the sights and sounds of the local area. Taste our Ukrainian sweet treat in the cafe too. Virtual reality walk to Discover The Workplaces and Stories of Liskeard Miners. Walk Caradon virtually and discover more about the lives of the copper miners that lived in Liskeard and walked the seven miles return journey to work.
When miners first arrived from West and Mid Cornwall to work in the newly discovered copper mines around Caradon Hill they lived in Liskeard and walked the seven miles return journey to work. The walk will show the remains of their workplaces and hear some of their stories.