Cap’n Dick’s Puffing Devil Camborne is now largely defined by the annual celebration of its most famous son. The crowning glory of those celebrations came when a working replica of his great engine re-created the run “up Camburn Hill” in 2001. From out of the past he came, Out of the pauper’s grave,…Continue Reading “Cap’n Dick’s Puffing Devil – a poem by David Oates”
The Phantom Tinner of Geevor By Robert J Rowse The heavy gates were sealed in ninety’s chill, The winding drum stood silent on the hill. Damp bitter air still clings to rusted stone, Where phantom miners walk the dark alone. Rough granite walls exhale a bitter breath, That carries echoes from the depths…Continue Reading “The Phantom Tinner of Geevor – a poem by Robert J Rowse”
From Cornish rogues and legends by Robert J Rowse 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).
Bert Biscoe’s commemoration poem to Thomas Flamank and Michael Joseph An Gof – forever remembered by Cornish people wherever they may be.
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).