Cornish People and Places

This book is part of the Images of England series, which uses old photographs and archived images to show the history of various local areas in England, through their streets, shops, pubs, and people.

ISBN: 9780752430546

This fascinating collection of photographs, many of them historic, illustrates the rapid rise to prominence of the Cornish resort of Bude which was, at the beginning of the nineteenth century, a tiny, almost unknown sea port on the coast of north Cornwall. Once a sleepy hamlet on a rugged, inhospitable coast, Bude became a fashionable bathing place for the well-to-do seeking the benefits of total immersion in sea water and is now a thriving tourist resort. By the middle of the twentieth century it had completely overshadowed its more ancient neighbour and parent, the medieval market town of Stratton. Developments in photography have coincided with Bude's increase in importance and size. Thus it has been possible to visually represent some of the social implications of this dramatic change in fortune and to remember a way of life that has now disappeared. Included too are images of some of Bude's neighbouring villages, including Stratton, Week St Mary, Morwenstowe, Millook, Marhamchurch, and Kilkhampton. This volume will appeal to all those who know and love this beautiful part of north Cornwall.

ISBN: 9781845881320

This is another book in the Halsgrove Parish History series, reminding us of the people and events that have made our communities what they are today - celebrating the past and providing a stepping stone to the future. The photographs in this unique volume, many of them previously unpublished, are a vital record of the history and inhabitants of this ancient settlement brought together from across the community. Despite the hectic historical and industrial past which moulded the life of Carharrack and its inhabitants, it is a very young settlement - in the 1770s only a handful of properties were present, its very existence resulted from the vast mineral discoveries made within the surrounds of its current parish boundaries in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. Carharrack is unique. Few villages can lay claim to one of the first true mineral railways in the country, strong links with those stalwarts of Cornish religion, John Wesley and Billy Bray, at least six families involved in the manufacture of mineralised waters and a mining heritage at the forefront of the technology of the day and stretching to the four corners of the world. All this, and much more, is detailed in this 160 page book, copiously illustrated throughout with over 250 historic photographs of the places and people who have made up the thriving community of Carharrack and its surrounding parish.

ISBN: 9781841142449

Offers a pictorial history of Launceston through a series of photographs and images, including historical captions.

ISBN: 9781845882877

This volume features around 100 finely-detailed photographs of Truro from the Frith archive. There are extended captions to the pictures and a full introduction is included. The price quoted includes a voucher to be redeemed with the publisher for a free mounted print of any view in the book.

ISBN: 9781859371473

ISBN: 9780711023055

Isambard Kingdom Brunel embodies the self-reliance, hard work and inventiveness which was a core achievement of the nineteenth century; Robert Howlett's famous photograph Brunel with chains has become an iconic image of the spirit of creative adventure. This man, 'in love with the impossible , by sheer brilliance of invention and force of will, helped transform modern transport, engineering and architecture. In this short but beautifully illustrated study, Claire O'Mahony shows how the self-made inventors whom Brunel has come to epitomise were shaped by a society that recognized the creative interaction between the worlds of art, industry and science. The book has other dimensions. The author looks at the role of women in art and industry, and also suggests that our awareness of the Victorian legacy will be longer-lasting and wider-reaching if we recognise the difficulties many young Britons experience in coping with the heroic view of the nation's history so well illustrated in this book.

ISBN: 9781904537502

The year 2006 was the bicentenary of Brunel's birth and this new biography of the great man will be of interest to historians and transport enthusiasts of all persuasions. This provocative and entertaining book with its somewhat revisionist views of the Brunelian universe will cause much debate and discussion between those who both greatly admire him and those of a more sceptical disposition.

ISBN: 9780711030787

In his lifetime, Isambard Kingdom Brunel towered over his profession. Today, he remains the most famous engineer in history, the epitome of the volcanic creative forces which brought about the Industrial Revolution - and brought modern society into being. Brunel's extraordinary talents were drawn out by some remarkable opportunities - above all his appointment as engineer to the new Great Western Railway at the age of 26 - but it was his nature to take nothing for granted, and to look at every project, whether it was the longest railway yet planned, or the largest ship ever imagined, from first principles. A hard taskmaster to those who served him, he ultimately sacrificed his own life to his work in his tragically early death at the age of 53. His legacy, though, is all around us, in the railways and bridges that he personally designed, and in his wider influence. This fascinating new book draws on Brunel's own diaries, letters and sketchbooks to understand his life, times, and work.

ISBN: 9780753821251

Brunel very nearly amazed us all by being named outright winner on BBC TV's Greatest Britons, where he was presented by Jeremy Clarkson. In this classic biography, Adrian Vaughan draws on evidence never used before to reveal not just an engineer of genius, a fountain of original ideas and nervous energy, a born actor and courageous leader, but also a man who was obstinate, unjust, dictatorial and in the end paranoid. Outwardly indomitable, Brunel was driven by his 'blue devils': fears and insecurities he confided only to a journal he kept locked. His drive cost others dear: lives and fortunes were lost in the execution of his dramatic projects. He was an engineering knight-errant, not interested in mundane solutions but in daring experiments that would make him famous. Brunel's superbly engineered railways and bridges, and three great ships, serve as his monument. Much of his work is still in place, as serviceable as when it was first built. But he sold his soul to ambition, and like Faust he paid.

ISBN: 9780719557484

Isambard Kingdom Brunel achieved what lesser men failed even to contemplate. The famous sone of a famous father, he was acknowledged in his own lifetime as the greatest engineer in an era of engineering titans. Brunel helped drive the first tunnel under a navigable river, built the first all-iron ship, bridged the Tamar and the Avon, constructed the first railway to run express services and launched the world's first true luxury liner - a vessel five times bigger than any previously attempted.

ISBN: 9780747804598

A comprehensive look at Brunel's most famous and lesser known achievements. This remarkable book takes each of his triumphs and explores them in historical context, as well as from an engineering and architectural point of view. An excellent 'gazetteer' gives the reader a chance to go out and follow Brunel's engineering trail. Over 80 diagrams and 60 photographs bring the subject to life.

ISBN: 9780715323601

In this book, John Christopher takes us on a tour through England, looking at the many structures and places created or influenced by Isambard Kingdom Brunel, one of the most famous British engineers.

ISBN: 9780752436975

"Cornish Library #4 One of the most extraordinary institutions in rural England, the Bude Canal was part waterway, part railway, since the boats had wheels on them to climb the six inclined planes between different levels

ISBN: 1902395077

This book is part of the Images of England series, which uses old photographs and archived images to show the history of various local areas in England, through their streets, shops, pubs, and people.

ISBN: 9780752426327

This book brings together the fascinating stories of police officers serving in Devon & Cornwall who have received official recognition for acts of selfless courage, many above and beyond the call of duty.

ISBN: 9781874448365

Surnames can reveal a lot about family history, but their origins can be difficult to trace. This lexicon helps to trace ancestry. It offers information about notable families and migration. It is suitable for those interested in the story of Cornish people.

Oliver Hawker's photography is well known throughout Cornwall. His high-quality images are published regularly in magazines and tourist information literature. Cornish Moods is a personal selection of his favourite photographs, taken over a year or so to reflect people and places up and down the county. From the Eden Project to Land's End, and from Padstow to Marazion, all of Cornwall's treasured landscapes are touched upon in this superb collection. Aimed at the visitor, the book will also find favour among the native-born population, especially as a gift to send to friends overseas.

ISBN: 9781841142630

Many volumes have been written about men and women who have gained fame, fortune and even notoriety in their lifetime. We can all name famous explorers and inventors but what of those whose achievements have gone generally unnoticed? This book celebrates the achievements of ordinary people, who went about their lives without having the spotlight turned on them but who have nevertheless contributed greatly to the society of their time. Celebrating gallant individuals like John Goyne, the Gold Rush pioneer, this book provides an insight into the lives of some of the Cornish men and women who have helped shape the history of the county. Cornwall has produced its fair share of celebrated sons and daughters, but it has also produced some unlikely heroes, pioneers and the odd villain. The book will not only appeal to all those who are interested in Cornwall and its people but also to anyone who simply likes a good adventure story.

ISBN: 9780752447131

A guide to West Penwith, the most popular climbing area in Cornwall. The text is concise, and conservation issues are dealt with sympathetically. There is also a historical essay.

ISBN: 9781852842086

The story of the migration of the Cornish people throughout the world is an epic. Philip Payton is one of the world’s leading scholars of the movement of Cornish people over time, both within the United Kingdom and to the major mining and agricultural districts of the world. The accessible narrative covers the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, continental South America, Mexico and Cuba. The Cornish Overseas was first published in a limited hardcover edition in 1998

ISBN: 9781899526956

The epic and satisfying climax to a stunning trilogy brings the story of the county up to the present day and hints at a possible way forward into the 21st century for this unique part of the Celtic world.

New Cornish Library Facsimile Edition #19

New Cornish Library Facsimile Edition #17

Discover Cornwall's secret wildlife with one of its best loved authors and naturalists. Conservationist and ornithologist, Roy Phillips, is our personal guide through a typical year exploring the wildlife of West Cornwall. His sure-footed journey through both the natural and man-made landscape of the region is vividly portrayed through his blend of expert knowledge and personal anecdote, recalling the Cornwall of his childhood. 'Cornwall Seasons' is a celebration of Cornwall's wonderful countryside, its flora and fauna, its beauty and diversity. Containing over 150 remarkable colour photographs of the wildlife and landscapes of West Cornwall, this is a book to be treasured by all those who love this unique landscape.

ISBN: 9781841141916

1 July 1916 is a date that will be forever associated with the most bloody of battles to take place in the Great War: Somme. Almost 20,000 men had lost their lives by nightfall with twice that number wounded or missing. Newspapers printed calls to arms in 1914 and in the rush to join up there developed many Pals battalions, men who had grown up together, attended the same school, played in the same teams, worked in the same factories. Encouraged to stick together, they were fresh recruits who joined up at the start of war and so every man who stood on the battlefield on that infamous day in 1916 had volunteered to do so. This book delves into the Cornish experience of the Great War, specifically the road to the Somme and events on that terrible day. Nick Thornicroft has gathered information on the soldiers of Cornwall, a far more remote county than the typical industrial northern counties histories usually focus on. The book follows the Old Contemptibles through training and up to the catastrophic Somme Offensive. The book concludes with a look at the long-term consequences of 1 July 1916, and throughout uses contemporary newspaper reports to describe local views mixed with the histories of the soldiers.

ISBN: 9780752445281

A collection of well-known lives and personalities from the county of Cornwall.

A National Trust guidebook for visitors to National Trust Properties that covers history, horticulture, garden history, history of art, architecture, social history, natural environment, and conservation.

ISBN: 9781843590569

Dr Jonathan Couch (1789-1870) of Polperro was Cornwall's foremost naturalist in the 19th century, whose importance has been likened to Gilbert White. This work draws on the Royal Institution of Cornwall's extensive collection of his material, in particular his hitherto unpublished study of Cornish birds begun in 1829 and his "Journal of Natural History" of which ten of its 12 volumes had been lost for over a century. Roger Penhallurick has also added material from other contemporary sources. His book includes a short biography of Couch and notes of his local contacts and those of national importance such as Thomas Bewick and William Yarrell, both of whom corresponded with Couch. Illustrations include engravings highlighting the difficulty of identification encountered by early naturalists at a time when ornithology was in its infancy; seasonal and sexual differences were not fully appreciated, nor were different species always identifiable from the black and white illustrations then available.

ISBN: 9780953001286

"Rebecca", published in 1938, brought its author instant international acclaim, capturing the popular imagination with its haunting atmosphere of suspense and mystery. But the more fame this and her other books encouraged, the more reclusive "Daphne du Maurier" became. Margaret Forster's award-winning biography could hardly be more worthy of its subject. Drawing on private letters and papers, and with the unflinching co-operation of Daphne du Maurier's family, Margaret Forster explores the secret drama of her life - the stifling relationship with her father, actor-manager Gerald du Maurier; her troubled marriage to war hero and royal aide, 'Boy' Browning; her wartime love affair; her passion for Cornwall and her deep friendships with the last of her father's actress loves, Gertrude Lawrence, and with an aristocratic American woman. Most significant of all, Margaret Forster ingeniously strips away the relaxed and charming facade to lay bare the true workings of a complex and emotional character whose passionate and often violent stories mirrored her own fantasy life more than anyone could ever have imagined.

ISBN: 9780099333319

Formed from the 32nd and 46th Regiments of Foot in 1881, the Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry had an illustrious history in many theatres of war. Originally raised by Queen Anne as a regiment of marines in 1702 to participate in the War of the Spanish Succession, it was converted to a regiment of foot in 1715 and numbered the 32nd. The 46th was a later addition, raised in response to Scottish insurrection in 1741. Initially numbered the 57th Foot, it became the 46th in 1748. With over 200 photographs taken from the regimental archives, this book provides a vivid picture of the Regiment's service around the world in war and peace. Ireland and India feature prominently, indicating how much of his time the nineteenth- and twentieth-century soldier would have expected to serve in these countries. The cataclysmic periods of the two world wars are not particularly well illustrated (men had better things to do than take pictures!). Suffice it to say that DCLI battalions fought with the greatest distinction in Belgium, France, Holland, Germany, Italy, North Africa, Palestine and Aden. Men who came from every corner of the United Kingdom wore the Regimental cap badge with pride and looked upon themselves as true Cornishmen. This book is dedicated to the British infantry soldier whose courage, loyalty, skill and robust humour have so often sustained him in the chaos and mayhem of battle.

ISBN: 9780752418933

Britain's largest natural harbour was once one of the most important ports in the UK. Falmouth, with its sweeping bay and dramatic backdrop, was once the major packet port for England. The first landfall for returning ships, and those of many of the countries that the UK traded with, Falmouth has been a melting pot of maritime culture. There is much evidence today of the part the port once played as a major harbour during Britain's glorious maritime era as well as a thriving modern port still used by cruise ships, as well as cargo vessels of all shapes and sizes. Falmouth has a busy ship repair yard, even today, and is still an important harbour.

ISBN: 9780752442266

An omnibus edition consisting of A DRAKE AT THE DOOR, DONKEY IN THE MEADOW and SUN ON THE LINTEL, all of which are out of print in their individual editions. Derek Tangye's chronicles of Minack, the Cornish flower farm where he and his wife Jeannie lived, were major bestsellers of their times. In this good-value omnibus edition, you will read enchanting stories of the ingratiating donkeys, Penny and Fred; the cats, Oliver and Ambrose; Broadbent the gull and various other species of animal life.


ISBN 9780751520408

The jagged reef of rocks off Godrevy Point, on the north eastern headland of St Ives Bay, lay right across the natural navigation course for the harbours of Hayle and St Ives. The reef claimed a succession of victims culminating with the loss of steamship Nile with all souls in 1854. This tragic incident caused a national outcry and prompted Trinity House to build a light at Godrevy. The resulting lighthouse is a beautiful and iconic structure, the inspiration of artists, photographers, poets and writers, including Virginia Woolf.
Charles Thomas and Jessica Mann met at an archaeological dig at Godrevy over fifty years ago and the Golden Anniversary of their marriage coincides with the 150th anniversary of the first lighting of Godrevy Lighthouse. To mark both anniversaries Charles and Jessica have recorded its history, and representation in art and literature, illustrated in works of art from their collection. The collection includes works by artists and craftsmen of the nearby art colony at St Ives: Wilhelmina Barns-Graham, Trevor Corser, Garstin Cox, Sir Terry Frost, Andrew Lanyon, Daphne McClure, Jane O'Malley, Bryan Pearce, Robert Borlase Smart and Francis Raymond Spenlove. Paintings by Rose Hilton and Julius Olsson have also been loaned for the book. Other artists from Cornwall include: Kurt Jackson, Jeremy Le Grice, Margo Maeckelberghe, John Miller and David Rust. Many other artifacts, photographs, maps and souvenirs illustrate the book.

In this fascinating compilation of photographs and memorabilia the history of Guiding in Cornwall is evocatively recreated using over 200 images, many from private collections and most not previously published.

ISBN: 9780752422541

This is an illustrated biography of Lewis Harding, one of the earliest exponents of the emerging art of photography in Cornwall in the mid-19th century. It contains nearly 100 of Harding's photographs of Polperro and its inhabitants.

ISBN: 9780953001248

ISBN: 9781841140629

One of the most brilliant scientists of his day, Humphry Davy was acclaimed for his work as a chemist, notably for the isolation of iodine, and later the invention of the Davy safety lamp. He received many prodigious accolades for his contributions to science, including a baronetcy in 1812, and was later made President of the Royal Society. He was, unnusually, also an accomplished poet, known throughout his life to express his feelings in verse, and his impassioned and romantic spirit was unmistakable in his vision of science. Using insightful extracts from his letters and papers, T.E. Thorpe details the life and achievements of a man who, transgressing scientific and literary circles, played a significant role in the social and intellectual world of London during this period.

ISBN: 9781845883829

When Jeannie and Derek Tangye withdrew to a cliff-top flower farm in Cornwall, sophisticated London society protested. But an even wider circle was enriched by their enchanted life. When Jeannie died in 1986, Derek wrote this tribute to her and their extraordinary marriage. All the delights of the Minack Chronicles are here-- the daffodils, donkeys, and Cornish magic. The fizzle and pop of champagne days at the Savoy is also captured as Jeannie dazzles her admirers-- from Danny Kaye to Christian Dior.

ISBN: 9780751507560

Cornwall's coastal footpath is a favourite amongst walkers - both those on holiday and those who live in the county. But this is a different kind of walking book. It's aim is to take the reader on a journey of discovery whilst also providing a healthy and enjoyable exercise among the county's most spectacular scenery. As the walk progresses, starting in St Ives and taking the coastal route round to St Michael's Mount, the author links historic events, local legends and stories to points of interest along the way. Contemporary photographs illustrate the journey whilst historic images bring the past to life. The walk can be started (or ended) at any point en route, and thus the whole trip can be made in easy stages.

A National Trust guidebook for visitors to National Trust Properties, it covers history, horticulture, garden history, history of art, architecture, social history, natural environment, conservation.

ISBN: 9781843590590

ISBN: 9781873443125

A fascinating album of over 200 images documenting the turbulent history of this strategically placed Cornish town.

ISBN: 9780752410340

"Villages Series" with extensive archive protographs of all aspects of life in and around Looe, with its mix of tourism and fishing.

ISBN: 9781841146218

Once part of a monastic settlement, St. George's or Looe Island is today owned by the Cornwall Wildlife Trust. Author Mike Dunn traces its history from earliest times, describing its inhabitants and their smuggling activities in the 18th and 19th centuries as well as the Atkins sisters who owned it for many years.

ISBN: 9780954913724

This book is part of the Images of England series, which uses old photographs and archived images to show the history of various local areas in England, through their streets, shops, pubs, and people

ISBN: 9780752418278

Cornwall is practically all coastline. No part of this famed county is more than 15 miles from the sea. Yet her northern coast could hardly be more different from that of the south, as is revealed through the spectacular photographs of Jason Hawkes.

ISBN: 9781841147062

New Cornish Library Facsimile #5 The future author of The Woman In White and The Moonstone was 26 when, in 1850, he embarked on a walking tour of Cornwall with his friend Harry Brandling. They began at Looe and continued across the county to Land's End and up the North Coast

A collection of approximately 100 detailed period photographs from the Francis Frith archive with extended captions and full introduction, this volume should be suitable for tourists, local historians and general readers. It includes a voucher for a free mounted print of any photograph shown in the book.

ISBN: 9781859374153

This is another book in the Halsgrove Parish History series, reminding us of the people and events that have made our communities what they are today - celebrating the past and providing a stepping stone to the future. The photographs in this unique volume, many of them previously unpublished, are a vital record of the history and inhabitants of this ancient settlement brought together from accross the community. From a small market town, St Austell has developed into an urban centre, experiencing much growth and change. This lavish book looks back to the sleepy parish of olden days with its 'opes' and lanes, and a Fore Street packed with family businesses, through to the modern Eden Project, which has brought the town international attention. The book considers how traditional local industries, such as farming, fishing and mining - including the world-renowned china-clay industry - have helped to shape this Cornish community. It draws on a wealth of photographs!
, many of them never previously published, and reveals the people who have helped shape the town and its significant buildings. All this and much more, is detailed in this 160 page book, copiously illustrated throughout with over 200 historic photographs of the places and people who have made up the thriving community of St Austell and its surrounding parish.

ISBN: 9781841144047

St Dennis lies in the centre of the Cornish peninsula overlooked by its church, once an Iron-Age fort, 665 feet above sea level. Tin recovery, china-clay mining and farming were integral to to the development of the village. With the decline of these industries people no longer work locally, creating a shift in the life of the community that once boasted an array of organisations from church and chapel, through sport, bands and choirs, to drama groups. Despite all this, villagers still enjoy a strong sense of belonging. This book also tells the history of Goss Moor, which lies in the parishes of Roche, St Dennis and St Columb. This is another book in the Halsgrove Parish History series, reminding us of the people and places that have made our communities what they are today - celebrating the past and providing a stepping stone to the future.

ISBN: 9781841143309

Cornwall is practically all coastline. No part of this famed county is more than 15 miles from the sea. Yet her southern coast could hardly be more different from that of the north, as is revealed in the spectacular photographs by Jason Hawkes in this book and its sister publication North Cornwall Coast from the Air.

ISBN: 9781841146775

This volume contains three books that tell of the author's experiences travelling around countries such as America and Russia, as the world was about to be transformed by war, and of life in a Cornish cottage and flower farm. "A Cat in the Window" is a tribute to the author's famous pet.

ISBN: 9780751510881

ISBN: 9781850747017

By "Parnell, Christine"
ISBN 1841143294

By "Smith, Diana & Parnell, Christ"
ISBN 1841144932

Awesome yet intimate photographs capturing the surreal essence of the mysterious and remote Penwith peninsula throughout the seasons.

ISBN: 9781841142067

By "Tangye, Derek"
ISBN 751504319