Penwith Local History Group
Current research
The provisional title for the Group’s next book (2010) is ‘Homes and Households in West Cornwall’. Chapters will cover many historical periods.
Members are researching, for example:-
Daily lives of wives of Master Mariners, Newlyn
Homes and Households in Carnyorth (sources 17th century and later)
Trewinnard House and its influence on the locality
The Model Village of Halsetown & political background
Wellington Place and Terrace – Georgian Penzance
Vellanoweth grist mill and cottages
Farms and cottages of Rosmodress Manor
The hamlet and farm of Kerrow, Zennor
The Laity family at Bostrase
The Runcimans and St. Ives
The supply of furniture in West Cornwall
The Pascoes of St. Hilary
The Group would be pleased to hear from anyone with an interest in any of the above topics, who could give advice and information about sources.
Contact the Secretary Swalker804@btinternet.com please.