Explore the fascinating story of the Cornish Unit home at Wheal Martyn. Originally built as post-war social housing, these prefabricated homes were designed to tackle the housing crisis following World War II. Over 30,000 units were constructed by Selleck and Nichols, a subsidiary of English China Clays, and many still stand today.
The exhibition looks at the successes and challenges of these innovative homes and asks whether lessons from their design and construction could inform housing solutions in today’s uncertain times.
Event Details:
Date: Wednesday 14 January 2026 – Sunday 19 April 2026
Price: Included in standard museum admissiom
