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Life in the Parish

Many of these articles have been written by people who love Cornwall, and whose families have lived there for centuries. Other have family ties, but have only been able to visit. They all have developed an expertise over the years, and are willing to share their perceptions, which we greatly appreciate!

We also have a photographic explanation of the Chas. Rasleigh system for obtaining water for Charlestown - remnants of the system still exist, in a lovely, moody setting, and a historical discussion of the ports and harbours on the Bay, from Fowey to Mevagissey.

The newspaper abstracts are part of a project transcribing the West Briton newspaper; a link to the website for all articles is available.


HISTORY

A HISTORY OF ST. BLAZEY - a speech by the Rev. J. Bartlett in 1865; including interesting details about the Civil War, interesting personalities, etc.


CLAY/TIN MINING in the Parish

Shining Mountains, Deep Pools - China Clay Mines, by Daphne du Maurier (exerpted from "Vanishing Cornwall, 1966)

Aerial Photograph of a China Clay Mine, current day, from Dennis Beazley.

Tinners and Tin Mining by W. Polkinghorne

Life in the Mines by John Coles

The Cornish Tin Miner, by Sir Francis Bond Head, Bart., 1839, as quoted in the West Briton


TRAVEL in the Parish

Journey through Cornwall -St. Austell, by Cecelia Finnes, 1698


LIVING in the Parish

The Food Riots in St. Austell -1847, from the West Briton, June 18, 1847

A Visit to Limpopo; or, a Cornish Sunday School Outing, A. L. Rowse

My Grandfather's Home, by A.O. Crouse - a short description of the kitchen, cooking, and a glimpse of life in prior times.

CarMears and Treffry Bridge - Luxulyan, photos by Chas. Winpenny

Boscoppa - Mine and Farm, compiled by Julia Symons Mosman


A Cornish Hero - Rick RESCORLA , by Julia Symons Mosman (has nothing to do with St. Austell, but should be known)

John William COLENSO, Bishop of Natal - a chronology, and reference material, Yale University


West Briton Newspaper articles and BMD, associated with St. Austell -

pre-1836

1836, 1837, 1838, 1839

1847, 1850, 1887

 

 

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