Cornishman Phillip Hunt brings us the story behind the erection of the A L Rowse memorial and of his memories of his association and friendship with him. The eminent Cornish Historian and Poet Dr Alfred Leslie Rowse CH passed away on 3rd October 1997 at his home at Trenarren, near St Austell, at the…Continue Reading “The A L Rowse Memorial at Black Head, Cornwall”
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 the parents who had to say goodbye to their children and for the youngsters themselves, some as young as five, who had to gather on a London railway station, label…Continue Reading “Frank Long – the Lunnener”
Susan Coney (née Phillips) is a prolific researcher and recorder of local history, especially about Truro. This article is about one of her relatives of whom she is rightly proud. The story of his act of heroism may not be new to you but this chance to read about it from the pen of one…Continue Reading “Benjamin Wall – A Quiver Hero”
On 25 February 1922 Isaac Foot was elected to the House of Commons as Liberal MP for the Cornish constituency of Bodmin in a byelection. This event was to lead to one of the most famous careers in Cornish politics. In the short term it was seen at the state level as a key milestone…Continue Reading “Remembering the Bodmin By-election of 1922”
We are indebted to Karin Easton, President of the Federation of Old Cornwall Societies, for putting pen to paper to tell the story of the organisation’s amazing milestone. One hundred years is a splendid achievement and we are pleased to add our congratulations to the many already received. The Federation of Old Cornwall Societies…Continue Reading “Celebrating the Centenary of the Old Cornwall Movement”
Once again, Tony Mansell leads us into his world of folklore, myth and legend involving an iconic bridge which really has left a lasting impression on him. This bitter-sweet love story was the winner of the Gorsedh Kernow 2010 – Short Story set in Cornwall. My heart beats faster as I spot a column…Continue Reading “Black Bridge”