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Author: John Buckingham

1 November 202416 December 2024

Courage Above and Beyond

Categories Articles, History
Courage Above and Beyond

The wreck of the VIKING – March 1872 Harlyn Bay The Arab at Harlyn (Photo: courtesy Malc McCarthy) John Buckingham brings us a real-life sea drama involving the demise of the barque Viking, and the remarkable bravery of the men of the Albert Edward who went to her aid. Here, there is drama in the…Continue Reading “Courage Above and Beyond” →

6 January 20246 January 2024

Bygone May Days – A gathering of fragments

Categories History
Bygone May Days – A gathering of fragments

This is one of three separate pictures from the exceptional Yelland Collection held by Kresen Kernow. If taken on the same day, they show the strength of the custom in the early 1900s.  The young, the adolescent and the adult groups each with their own ‘oss’. They are well worth close scrutiny. A unique glimpse into the…Continue Reading “Bygone May Days – A gathering of fragments” →

1 June 20231 June 2023

Padstow Volunteer Artillery

Categories History
Padstow Volunteer Artillery

Padstow Volunteer Band 1908 Back row: Percy Courtenay, Albert Hill, Tommy Tresidder, Jim Parsons. Second row: Albert Courtenay, Tom Williams, Tom Trenouth. Front row: Edgar Tonkin, Ewart Worsley (sitting) Alfred Buckingham, William Courtenay (sitting) S Veal.   The Volunteer forces of the mid to late 1800s were an important part of the defence of this…Continue Reading “Padstow Volunteer Artillery” →

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Dynnargh / Welcome

Cornish Story is an initiative created with the vision to promote a greater knowledge of Cornwall and the Cornish Diaspora overseas.

Unique, exclusive stories and films are combined with articles relating to all aspects of Cornish culture in the past and present.

Join Us

If you’d like to contribute content or volunteer with us, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

We’re also looking for sponsors. Your support will be gratefully acknowledged through our web articles.

Recent Articles

  • Penberth Cove – a poem by Ruth Tremayne Harry 26 June 2025
  • At Stamford He Fought and at Lansdowne He Fell 26 June 2025
  • Dick Twinney and his Art 26 June 2025
  • ‘Twill all come round, Boy! Never Fear!’ – a poem by Bert Biscoe 2 June 2025
  • Cornish Ghosts 2 June 2025
  • The Wheal Agar Disaster of 1883 2 June 2025

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