Richmond Hill- The place where I was born. by Alan Murton
I was born on a hill – not surprising in Truro really…. It wasn’t just any old hill. It was Richmond Hill where everything of
Category: Memories
Frank Long – the Lunnener by Tony Mansell
The word evacuee slips easily off the tongue, perhaps too easily to convey the extent of the pain and suffering endured by those affected. For
Joseph Antonia Emidy by Tony Mansell.
The fascinating story of Joseph Antonia Emidy has been mostly gleaned from the autobiography of oneof his pupils, the Cornish-born politician and slavery abolitionist, James
Daphne Du Maurier my literary friend by Muriel Mansell
Whilst collecting information for my books and stories I have interviewed many people, each with a tale to tell. It is surprising, therefore, that although
A wonderful video based on mining by Julia Rich
This video below was created by Julia Rich as part of a photography degree, while doing a project called “The Hole in the Ground”, it
The Great Hurricane of 1823 by Michael Tangye Photos Terry Harry
Late October 1823. West Cornwall was experiencing summer-like weather with warm sunshine and still seas. In Mount’s Bay, and else-where along the coast, fishermen were
Forgotten Heroes by E.M. Gardner with a drawing by Robbie
Cornwall is a special land, its men a special breed,By granite rocks and mighty seas their strength has been decreed,No fear will make them bow
My Favourite Place – Malpas by Alan Murton
You’ve all got your favourite spots, I bet. One thing for sure is that we’re spoilt for choice in Cornwall, aren’t we? Don’t ask how
Introduction of Rock Drills into Cornish Mining by Allen Buckley
Written by Allen Buckley in 1995 for Cornwall Today Magazine Over the last five hundred years Cornish miners have swung between being world leaders in
The Story Of The Cornish by John Webb
I am delighted to say that I have been granted permission for the following to appear on this website. John Webb is an important member
Two Historic Programmes – St Columb Coronation and Silver Jubilee.
Below are two historic programmes from St Columb. The first is from the Queen’s Coronation in 1953 and the second is from the Silver Jubilee
ST. PIRAN by Ruth Tremayne Harry
A Saint who came from IrelandAnd turned up on Cornish shoresHis name of course is PiranHis legend still endures He landed with a millstonePerhaps from
In Memorium David “Benji” Thomas
Sadly David “Benji” Thomas the great Cornish Rugby coach, has passed away at the age of 83. Knowing him was an honour and a pleasure