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Cornish Library #18 Facsimile edition of the original edition published in 1894. Written by Mabel and Lillian Quiller-Couch using their father Thomas Quiller-Couch's notes, following in his footsteps on what he called his 'pilgrimage' JULY 2003ISBN: 9781902395098
By "Straffon, Cheryl" ISBN 951885944
An excellent analysis and description of the morphology and history of the most dominant landscape feature in southeast Cornwall. By "Herring,Peter" ISBN 189816682X
A stunning and lively introduction to the landscape history of the largest area of moorland wilderness remaining in the east of the county. By "Herring, Peter & Rose, Peter" ISBN 1898166641
many illustrations in b/w and line. A comprehensive guide to the alignments, ley paths and anomalous energies at ancient and sacred sites in the North Cornwall area.ISBN: 9780951885918
By "Stretton, John" ISBN 1858951356
With its rich deposits of non-ferrous metals and other natural resources, such as China Clay, Cornwall was one of the pivotal areas for Britain's industrial revolution. The wealth generated by these resources and the need to find means of moving them efficiently for onward shipment also led to the development of an intricate network of lines, some later forming part of the networks owned by the Great Western and London & South Western railways, others destined to remain no more than mineral lines for the duration of their lives. Although the inevitable decline of much of the the Duchy's industrial base has led to a commensurate reduction in the level of railway provision, Cornwall still possesses, largely through the survival of the China Clay industry, a number of rural branches and byways that still make a major contribution to the local economy. In the second of the new Branches & Byways series, noted railway historian and photographer John Vaughan examines in depth some 25 of these branches. Some of the routes, such as the branches to Helston and Looe, are well-known, others, in particular some of the mineral lines, may be less familiar. The author, an acknowledged expert on Cornish railway history and operations whose earlier books on the subject have established him as a well-respected commentator on the subject, has drawn together more than 400 illustrations, many from his own archive - a number of which are previously unpublished - and from other sources, to provide a comprehensive history of the railway branches of the Duchy. His detailed text is supplemented not only by photographs, but with line drawings, timetable extracts and other items of ephemera, to make the book a must for all those interested in Cornish railways. Traditionally, Cornish railway books have always proved to be highly successful in commercial terms; this new addition to the available work on the subject is certain to build upon the established success of both the OPC imprint and also the new Branches & Byways series.ISBN: 9780860935667
By "Dale, Peter" ISBN 1840331453
By "Mitchell, David" ISBN 1858950600
The definitive guide to military architecure from the early Norman period right up to the mid-17th century. By "Salter, Mike" ISBN 1871731380
By "Morley, Beric" ISBN 1850741883
In this book, Marjorie Filbee, author of The Dictionary of Country Furniture, describes the Celts myths and legends, kings and castles, mines and miners and brings her story up to present day Cornwall. ' COVER PRICE £16.99ISBN: 9780094760905
By "Dart, Maurice" ISBN 711027536
ISBN: 9781843592006
"Cornish Library #2 This is a narrative history of the Cornish Miner, his life and working conditions above and underground, from pre-Roman times to the twentieth century. It shows how the early worker, half-tinner, half-farmer, became the latter day 'tr
ISBN: 9780750947077
A View From the Past WAS £15.99 By "Austin, Stephen" ISBN 711027234
The Road to Victory - and Beyond. This sequel to Operational Cornwall looks at some of the other fascinating events and personalities of the World War 2 years in Cornwall and takes the story on past VE and VJ Days to portray the aftermath of the war. !!<
ISBN: 9781841147482
"Awesome in scope and daring in execution, this is volume one of the comprehensive and definitive history of an county set apart by ethnicity, language and extreme geographical isolation. Written by a noted academic and reader in Cornish Studies at the U
Cornish Library #20 Facsimile edition of the authoritative history of Cornwall by this well known and highly respected local historian. Originally published in the County Book Series by Robert Hale JULY 2003 By "Berry, Claude" ISBN
Using photographs from the time along with amny taken recently showing the remains of structures and the paraphernalia of war, set alongside a well-researched text, the author paints a vivid picture of the peninsula at war. Also the socila effect of war is examined: rationing, the call to arms, the importance of home defence, and the fear of bombing and invasion are all portrayed in this important and fascinating book. ISBN: 9781841141619
An astonishing range of monuments survives with a wealth of archaeological remains that few parts of Britain can equal. Every period of history is represented, not just in single sites, but in whole landscapes. ISBN: 9780906294529
One of the richest counties for bridges, ranging from ancient simple granite slabs to lofty viaducts crossing valleys. Some are engineering triumphs and others monuments to long-forgotten trade routes.ISBN: 9780906294581
Every churchyard is a legacy to the skills of our ancestors, a reflection of contemporary life with its frailties and tragedies, and a mine of information to archaeologists and historians. The memorials in the churchyards of Cornwall are a monument, telling us something of the people who worked and worshipped here; sailors, miners, wives, children, servants, friends.ISBN: 9780906294352
This book introduces the subject to the visitor or resident who wishes to know more about the unique landscape of Cornwall. The legacy of a remarkable wealth of geology has determined the coastal and inland scenery and, in turn, influenced man's activities such as farming, seafaring and especially mining and quarrying. ISBN: 9780906294611
Cornwall was at the heart of the industrial revolution and much remains. Foundries, engine builders and gunpowder mills served the mines, breweries and mills served the miners. Transport links, military works and international communications all feature.ISBN: 9780906294574
An excellent introduction to Cornwall's mining; chapters on geology, winning and processing the ores and the miners themselves, are followed by a gazetteer listing many mining sites of note. Nearly 20,000 copies of this book have been sold and we now have a new fully revised edition in full colour throughout.ISBN: 9780906294499
Cornwall's railways were very idiosyncratic and despite modernisation, there is still much to see. This new edition is fuly revised. The gazetteer is preceded by chapters showing how the coming of the railways shaped the county we know today.ISBN: 9780906294512
ISBN: 9781841147536 DUE AUGUST 2008
An excellent series of books featuring guided walks about some of the famous and not so famous old mine sites that cover most of Cornwall. Be your own tour guide with these excellent books. Excellent resource of information. Volume One: The Basset Mines; Botallack to Boswedden; Consols & United Mines; Dolcoath; Wheal Kitty & Blue Hills; Tywarnhayle & Wheal Ellen ISBN: 9781873443453
An excellent series of books featuring guided walks about some of the famous and not so famous old mine sites that cover most of Cornwall. Be your own tour guide with these excellent books. Excellent resource of information. Volume Two: Carn Brea Mines & East Pool; The Condurrows & Grenvilles; Ding Dong; South & East Caradon; Tincroft & Old Cook's Kitchen; Wheal Busy, Killifreth & Wheal Unity Wood; Wheal Prosper & Wheal Trewavas. ISBN: 9781873443408
An excellent series of books featuring guided walks about some of the famous and not so famous old mine sites that cover most of Cornwall. Be your own tour guide with these excellent books. Excellent resource of information. Volume Three: Mines north and east of Caradon Hill (Wheal Jenkin and Marke Valley); East Wheal Rose; Polberro, Trevaunance & West Kitty; Wendron mines; Levant & Geevor. ISBN: 9781873443323
An excellent series of books featuring guided walks about some of the famous and not so famous old mine sites that covers most of Cornwall. Be your own tour guide with these excellent books. Excellent resource of information. Volume Four: An east Cornwall car tour, covering about 20 mines in Callington, Gunnislake, Calstock area: The Phoenix Mines; Minions; wheal Coates & the Charlottes; Chapel Porth (St Agnes); Wheal Vor, Wheal Metal & Wheal Fortune (near Helston). ISBN: 9781873443361
An excellent series of books featuring guided walks about some of the famous and not so famous old mine sites that covers most of Cornwall. Be your own tour guide with these excellent books. Excellent resource of information. Volume Five: Okel Tor Mine, Calstock; The mines of Luckett; Wheel Peevor and it's neighbours, Redruth; St Ives Consolidated Mines; St Just United & Cape CornwallISBN: 9781873443392
A series of round walks is included in each volume. Both books are profusely illustrated with sketches and photographs, old and new, including many in full colour. Volume One: The Great Flat Lode Trail, with Carn Brea and Carn Marth. Includes folding map. ISBN: 9781873443415
A series of round walks is included in each volume. Both books are profusely illustrated with sketches and photographs, old and new, including many in full colour. Volume Two: The coast-to-coast trail: Portreath to Devoran - and beyond. ISBN: 9781873443286
ISBN: 9780118844673
125 of Cornwall's holy wells visited with maps, photos, directions and location details. ISBN: 9780951885956
Featuring around 150 detailed period photographs from the Francis Frith archive, this collection provides a comprehensive look at the Cornish coast. It includes extended captions to pictures, a full introduction and a voucher for a free mounted print. ISBN: 9781859374955
From the world famous archival photographic collection comes this lyrical evocation of the county of yesteryear. By "Frith, Francis" ISBN 1859370543
Photographs at mid-century depicting the considerable socieconomic transformation that engulfed the county. By "Frith, Francis" ISBN 1859372481
This work features approximately 150 detailed historic photographs from The Francis Frith Collection with extended captions and full introduction. Suitable for tourists, local historians and general readers. ISBN: 9781859372524
The industrial railway was the ancestor of modern railways but developed in an individual and unique way. The south west of England had many such lines, certainly many hundreds, from the late eighteenth century but most had gone by the end of the twentieth century. Some were well known but others were very obscure and left little trace. The author has spent many years researching such railways and this book is a collection of his Photographs taken mainly in the 1960s and 70s when a good number of the systems were still flourishing. It covers lines dating from the 1830s both below and above ground, standard gauge and broad, narrow gauge and plateway. Some lines were extremely simple but others were very complex and busy. Sites visited include tin mines and stone quarries, clay works and harbours, and even a castle and a lighthouse. As well as illustrating the locomotives, both steam and diesel, and rolling stock the photographs also place the lines in their landscapes. Some scenes will be familiar today but others have changed totally, particularly with the developments of recent times. The majority of the 129 black and white photographs are taken by the author, and most have not been published before. They are supplemented by a few historic ones from his collection. Fourteen maps add additional information.ISBN: 9780906294598
ISBN: 9781841146218
The wonderful photographs appearing in this book are selected from a veritable treasure trove of images contained in the Reg Watkiss Archive. A photographer and artist who has lived almost half a century in Cornwall, the author began collecting prints and glass-plate negatives when he was young, and over the years he has been given and has sought out literally hundreds of photographs, many of which would have otherwise been lost. These photographs remind us that not all that is in the past was good, nor that all change is for the best. Poverty, danger to life and limb from mining and at sea, and hard toil for the majority are variously illustrated in these pages. But who could, on looking through the book, not also feel a sense of yearning for the uncomplicated daily life the images reveal, and a sense of gratitude in what might have passed beyond our knowing, except for the camera.ISBN: 9781841143651
A westcountry guide to the great stone monuments of Cornwall.ISBN: 9781903035184
Cornish Library #9 By "Hamilton Jenkin, A.K." ISBN 1902395131
Tintagel has provided a powerful attraction for visitors to Cornwall for hundreds of years. Its wild setting on the North Cornish coast, and its fascinating history would have provided enough of a reason to visit. The lure of the Arthurian legends that cling to Tintagel has made the place irresistible to many. This guide book provides a guided tour of the site, and a revealing account of its history and archaelolgical discovery here over the past sixty years. It also provides a richly-illustrated background to the Arthurian legends and a concise narrative of the most relevant tales.ISBN: 9781850747017
A comprehensive illustrated guide to the alignments, ley paths and anomalous energies at ancient and sacred sites in the West Cornwall Peninsula.ISBN: 9780951885901
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