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Author: Jo Menhinick

Wassail poster 2026
Events / General / History

Wassailing on January 10th at the Ship Inn and Polmear Community Orchard

Wassailing on January 10th at the Ship Inn and Polmear Community Orchard. Starting 2.30pm at the pub  then 3.30pm process to the orchard , 4pm awake the spirits of the trees …

Mapping of a Nation poster
Events / History

27th November – Mike Thompson on the Mapping of a Nation

In Search of Tywardreath presents a talk by Mike Thompson on the Mapping of a Nation, the first Ordnance Survey maps of Great Britain are 280 years old. Learn about …

Keith Wallis Poster 2025
Events / History / History

23rd October 7pm – talk by Keith Wallis on smuggling

ISOT are hosting a fascinating talk by Keith Wallis on smuggling – he will be delving into the murkier side of Cornwall’s past – secrets tunnels, rumours of murder & …

ISOT are hosting a talk by Tom Goskar FSA on unlocking Cornwall's past using 3D technology and AI
Events / History / History

22nd May – Talk by Tom Goskar

ISOT are hosting a talk by Tom Goskar FSA on unlocking Cornwall’s past using 3D technology and AI,  Tom, a well know local archaeologist will present his recent work on …

William Dingle
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Captain William Dingle and his boat at this time was called “the Lizzie”

—— Original Message —— From: jsdingle@icloud.com To: Tywardreathparpc@btinternet.com Sent: Thursday, April 24th 2025, 11:04 Subject: William Dingle Dear sir madam I am writing to you , in hope, that in …

Tiwardrai fest 2024
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3rd & 4th May a family friendly fund-raising event at Newhouse farm

Schedule for the Fest on 3rd and 4th May 10am to 4pm at Newhouse Farm.

Garry Tregidga Poster
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24th April, Garry Tregidga – Food as a symbol of Cornish History

Listed Buildings Talk
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Listed Buildings – Thursday 27th March 7pm

Listed Buildings – Thursday 27th March 7pm at the Well St Chapel.

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25th April 2025 – VE Celebrations – St Andrews Church and ISOT event

25th April 2025 –  VE Celebrations – St Andrews Church and ISOT event. Beatnik Skiffle fund raiser with St Andrews church. More info soon…

Barry West Poster 2025
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Charles Dickens in Cornwall, and talk about his new book on Charles Fox and the Quakers in Cornwall

The Barry West talk on 27th Feb 7pm at Well St Chapel will still take place, Barry will be finishing his talk on Charles Dickens in Cornwall, and talk about  his …

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  • Wassailing on January 10th at the Ship Inn and Polmear Community Orchard 2 January 2026
  • 27th November – Mike Thompson on the Mapping of a Nation 20 November 2025
  • 23rd October 7pm – talk by Keith Wallis on smuggling 21 October 2025
  • 22nd May – Talk by Tom Goskar 15 May 2025
  • Captain William Dingle and his boat at this time was called “the Lizzie” 25 April 2025

Children’s Employment Commission. REPORT by CHARLES BARHAM, ESQ M.D.

East Wheal Crofty - Chlidren in Mines 1842

1842 Barham Report Complete

Listen to us on BBC Sounds… Helen Barden and Deborah Hazeldean talk to Jack Murley Click below to listen…

Helen Barden and Deborah Hazeldean talk to Jack Murley Click below to listen…
BBC sounds Jack Murley

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