About us Blogs Meet our Work Experience Student June 2026 Our latest work experience student has written a guest blog sharing all about her time with us! Read on to discover Ashleigh's stunning photography and amazing work. Ashleigh Wilson Ashleigh Wilson, originally from the Wirral, is an artistic based photographer who has a background in both Animation and Illustration. Inspired by history and the want to make a difference, she chose to switch art forms and explore photography. Motivated by the plethora of different ethical arguments that come along with many subjects, her hope is to bring attention to deep rooted issues and explore how society learns from them. With a love for the land, she takes time to consider her impact and how she can improve on it. Now based in Cornwall, working on her degree in Marine and Natural History Photography at Falmouth, Ashleigh decided to explore Wheal Martyn for work experience. “Wheal Martyn is such a beautiful place and I’ve had an amazing time throughout the whole experience. The work being carried out at Wheal Martyn is so important, whether that be through environmental conservation, historical preservation or by engagement, each provides such a vital element to the future of the landscape. "The staff were all incredibly helpful and happy, and throughout my visits I discovered such a sense of community with everyone I met, both staff and public alike, and I think that's such an important and rare thing to come by. Wheal Martyn is such an inspiring place and I am incredibly grateful to all the staff who helped me throughout this process as well as the public for allowing me to capture and share their moments." A note from our team: We are absolutely delighted that Ashleigh enjoyed her time with us. We want to say a massive thank you for the incredible photography she produced during her placement. We can't wait to feature her talent in our upcoming event promotions! Take a sneak peek at her brilliant work below. Manage Cookie Preferences