A dialect story by Trevor Dalley A bitter February wind whistled cold comfort through the crevices of the windows and doors of the old pub. “Looks as if we’re in fur this fur a few days” said Albert as he blew clouds of acrid tobacco smoke across the Cutters Inn’s bar. Phil the landlord…Continue Reading “Don’t be Daff”
Robert J Rowse I was Born in Redruth, grew up near Newquay but went to school in Launceston. For the past 20+ years I have taught English as a Second Language to students in Indonesia (A modern Cousin Jack).
The Royal Institution of Cornwall By Susan Coney This article is a brief summary of the history of the Royal Institution of Cornwall (RIC). More comprehensive information can be found in the Royal Institution of Cornwall’s Journals 2018 and 2019. Copies of these Journals can be found in the Courtney Library at the Cornwall Museum,…Continue Reading “The Royal Institution of Cornwall”
Cornish Religious Revivals By Tony Mansell The chapel was packed: every seat filled, every corner occupied. The response was huge and they now listened intently to the impassioned pleas of the revivalist preacher. Soon, he would have them in the palm of his hand. Soon, there would be no turning back. It will be just…Continue Reading “Cornish Religious Revivals”
A second portrait of St Ives by the late Mary Quick (1929-2021) who was born and raised there. It was probably written circa 2015. We are grateful to her family for allowing it to be published here. For many years, St Ives has been recognised as a popular resort, famous for its white sand and…Continue Reading “St Ives by Mary Quick”