Devon and Cornwall Rail Partnership

Working in partnership with the Devon and Cornwall Rail Partnership, we have helped raise awareness of the Cornwall and West Devon Mining Landscape World Heritage Site through new interpretive installations at railway stations, encouraging more people to discover its internationally significant heritage, landscapes and stories.

As a key gateway into Cornwall, Plymouth Railway Station now features signage promoting the Cornwall and West Devon Mining Landscape World Heritage Site. The installation combines stunning photography with a map highlighting the ten World Heritage Site Areas, offering passengers an introduction to the internationally important mining heritage, distinctive landscapes and compelling stories that can be discovered across the Site.

The Devon and Cornwall Rail Partnership has also funded the installation of explanatory text in the waiting room at Redruth Railway Station. The text provides additional context for the evocative image depicting mineworkers leaving Cornwall, helping passengers connect with the experiences and global journeys of Cornish mining communities.

Together, these installations strengthen the visibility of the World Heritage Site, encouraging residents and visitors alike to explore the rich heritage, landscapes and stories that make the Cornwall and West Devon Mining Landscape so special.