Ann Glanville (Photo: Terry Harry) Ruth brings us her poem about Ann Glanville (1796–1880), a Cornishwoman who achieved national celebrity for rowing a four-oared watermen’s boat. A Cornish Rower by Ruth Tremayne Harry There’s a statue by the river A woman sitting on a bench She is gazing at the water With a rower’s…Continue Reading “A Cornish Rower by Ruth Tremayne Harry”
The Cockpit Chapel Bert Biscoe brings us another of his poems, this time with Truro’s rich religious history in mind. A passing thought behind Trurra Cathedral The first signs of pretention came In the eighteenth century When the burghers granted permission For a spire to cap The miserable chapel…Continue Reading “A passing thought behind Trurra Cathedral – A Poem by Bert Biscoe”
David Oates has provided us with a fair numbers of articles and now we include one of his poems which clearly found him in relective mood. Godrevy was Camborne by the sea and in my childhood days it seemed as if we lived there – every day seemed fine, every sun-filled moment was…Continue Reading “Godrevy Days by David Oates”
Portscatho on New Year’s Day 2023 Bert Biscoe brings us another of his poems, this one in reflective mood – of things past, of people past, of Cornwall past. Goodnight, my land. Goodnight! Dedicated to Hilary Thomson of Portscatha I remember in the not-so-dim And still fresh past When pilgrims and…Continue Reading “Goodnight, my land. Goodnight!”
Trevaunance Beach (Photo: courtesy Clive Benney Collection) Mike Ricks has penned his fond memories of the place where he was born and grew up – St Agnes. We are sure that it will be a memory-jerker for many, particularly those who shared his time in that north Cornish village. When Rocky Lane was…Continue Reading “Back When “
Bert Biscoe shares his thoughts on a subject which affects all who care about Kernow. You may agree or disagree with his view but it cannot be denied that the decision will have far-reaching consequences. Tid’n Onen hag Oll this Mayor To tell a People whose modern mythology includes the rejection of sugar…Continue Reading “Tid’n Onen hag Oll this Mayor”