By Tony Mansell No story of Truro could be told without reference to its rivers and their role in its development. Sailing ships and then steam ships were a common sight as they made their way from Falmouth Haven, along what we now know as Carrick Roads, the River Fal and into Truro River…Continue Reading “Truro’s Rivers”
A Cornish Dialect series by Tony Mansell “Tis right nuff Pard, I was attacked an I consider meself lucky to ave escaped with me life: I can still remember his crazed look as ee swooped down. I knew I musn look’n the eyes otherwise I’d have been glued to the spot, transfixed like. Now,…Continue Reading “The Life and Times of Sidney Zacharius Penpraze – The White Winged Chough”
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”
It is a pleasure and a privilege to write about someone who has brought credit to both their name and to their community. Sister Jessie Edith Borlase certainly did that and this article is an attempt to record aspects of her life which may not be fully appreciated. I will start by saying that it…Continue Reading “A Helston Heroine”
A Cornish Dialect series by Tony Mansell It was noon on the 14th February 1939 and our two heroes were ensconced in the pub. The significance of the date was not lost to them as they savoured their first beer of the day. Well, the first since two o’clock that morning. Jan had been happily…Continue Reading “The Life and Times of Sidney Zacharius Penpraze – The Valentine Card”
Tidal Mills By Tony Mansell The concept of using natural movement to produce power has fascinated mankind for generations. Our forefathers recognised that it could be harnessed to provide power and contributed to the wealth of the communities which they served. But to harness the movement of the sea, well that’s another matter! Converting it…Continue Reading “Tidal Mills”