January 2022
Although 2021 could have been an empty year, the group is an inventive and resilient one, and we found plenty of ways to stay active. Three of us had books published; others arranged exhibitions, devised and acted in historical entertainments, and answered queries sent to our website – as well as continuing our own research. Fiendish homework was devised to keep us thinking in historical terms – and enthusiastically completed by several members (although the set task was frequently subverted…)
We stayed together through falls, broken bones, serious illness (other than Covid) - and finally all but two of us were able to meet for a wonderful Christmas lunch at The Pirate, Alverton, once a farmhouse dating from the late1690s and now an inn. Thanks to all the staff who hosted and cooked for us magnificently.
Recently, Camidge & Stringer (half of which is a PLHG member) have performed their show on Cornishman editor Herbert Thomas at a range of local venues. The show commemorates the 70th anniversary of his death in December. Camidge & Stringer also return to the Acorn Theatre on February 17th with their show about underwater bathing in Penzance: ‘Pool Under the Prom’
Photo Kevin Camidge
Jean Nankervis launched her book ‘A History of Zennor Parish’ on December 9th – as reported in the St Ives Times and Echo. A reminder that the book is available from the author jean.nankervis@btinternet.com
Photo St Ives Times and Echo
And our other two member publications of 2021: Jenny Dearlove’s ‘Women to the Rescue’ is available from the Hypatia Trust The hardback edition of another recent book by one of our members – Pam Lomax’s ‘Newlyn: When the Artists Came’ is now available for the bargain price of £16. Please contact us using the menu option for details of how to buy.
Thanks, as usual, to you, our readers, for your interest and enquiries. Onwards to 2022!
PLHG publications can be purchased online here or perused in the Morrab Library.
Penwith Local History Group
Edited by
Sally Corbet
price £10
plus p&p
Photo Glyn Richards