Penwith Local History Group
Current research 2010 / 2011
- 18th century Morvah, the rise of Methodism
- Zennor taxes and rates in 1613
- Houses/farms in Rosemodress
- 18th-
20th century history of Newlyn, house deeds, Newlyn at war, artists - 18th century correspondence, Rev.Ed.Giddy to Viscount Sidmouth
- Mule trains bringing copper from St Just to Penzance
- Vernacular architecture, Devon and Cornwall
- Control of public drinking in West Cornwall
- Capture of St Michael's Mount in Civil War
- Manor of Truthwall, local families (Pennecks, Ellises of Trewinnard and Pascoes of St Hilary)
- Sailmaking in Newlyn
- Runciman famly (St. Ives)
- The Laity Museum
- Pre-
war health in St Ives - The flu/pneumonia epidemic 1918
The Group would be pleased to hear from anyone with an interest/information about any of the above. Please use the Enquiry Form to contact us