Cornwall Uncharted reveals the county's vibrant queer histories for the first time, tracing a hidden tapestry of creativity and community from the eighteenth century to today. Through an original synthesis of art and literary analysis - examining studio paintings, poetry, novels and private manuscripts - as well as meticulous archival research in coaching-inn records, market ledgers, architectural surveys and wartime reminiscences, this rigorous study reconstructs the social and cultural worlds where nonconforming lives were forged.
Six thematic chapters - from urban concealments and coastal artist retreats to lighthouses, rural hinterlands, du Maurier's literary landscapes and contemporary grassroots networks - demonstrate how Cornwall's unique geography shaped queer expression and solidarity.
Challenging metropolitan-centric narratives, this book offers a compelling model of peripheral resistance and belonging, inviting scholars and general readers alike to rediscover Cornwall as a crucial site of queer innovation.
| ISBN: | 9781837052479 |
| Publication date: | 4th June 2026 |
| Author: | Paul TaylorMcCartney |
| Publisher: | The History Press |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Genres: |
Local history Cultural studies LGBTQ+ Studies / topics Social and cultural history |
Cornwall Uncharted reveals the county's vibrant queer histories for the first time, tracing a hidden tapestry of creativity and community from the eighteenth century to today. Through an original synthesis of art and literary analysis - examining studio paintings, poetry, novels and private manuscripts - as well as meticulous archival research in coaching-inn records, market ledgers, architectural surveys and wartime reminiscences, this rigorous study reconstructs the social and cultural worlds where nonconforming lives were forged.Six thematic chapters - from urban concealments and coastal artist retreats to lighthouses, rural hinterlands, du Maurier's literary landscapes and contemporary grassroots networks - demonstrate how Cornwall's unique geography shaped queer expression and solidarity.Challenging metropolitan-centric narratives, this book offers a compelling model of peripheral resistance and belonging, inviting scholars and general readers alike to rediscover Cornwall as a crucial site of queer innovation.
Cornwall Uncharted features in the following genres: Local history, Cultural studies, LGBTQ+ Studies / topics, Social and cultural history
Hardback. £16.19, down from the £17.99 cover price. In Stock.
Cornwall Uncharted was written by Paul TaylorMcCartney and published by The History Press
£16.19, reduced from £17.99. In Stock.