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Lostwithiel, Cornwall

Lostwithiel photos

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Lostwithiel maps

Historic maps of Lostwithiel and the local area, hand-drawn by Ordnance Survey and Samuel Lewis.   View all Lostwithiel maps

Lostwithiel map

Historic map of Lostwithiel

Cornwall map

Illustrated Victorian map of Cornwall

Lostwithiel map

Historic Map of any Lostwithiel postcode

Lostwithiel maps
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Lostwithiel books

Displaying 3 of 12 books about Lostwithiel and the local area.   View all Lostwithiel books

Cornwall County Memories
Paperback
rrp £15  £12

Cornwall A Century Ago Photographic Memories
Paperback
rrp £14  £11.20

Helston Photographic Memories
Paperback
rrp £13  £10.40

Lostwithiel books
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Memories of Lostwithiel

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Cornwall memories

Holiday Memory

In the previous two years we'd had our holiday in South Devon, but in 1958, for some reason, my father decided we would stay in Lerryn, & booked himself, mother & I into a B&B (possibly The Old Forge?) by the river. I was 11 at the time, & it was decided that my older brother would stay at home... [more]

Shared on 17 January 2009 by Anthony Kerrison.

Happy Days at Lerryn & St. Veep

As a 10 year old and London evacuee Lerryn became home for a while. First being billeted at a retired naval captain's house by the river near the bridge. His name I believe was Capt. Pippit or similar. He owned a small motor launch moored up the river which was great fun to play on. One day it  disappeared which later... [more]

Shared on 25 July 2008 by John Keene-S.

Living in Lerryn

I have such fond memories of growing up in Lerryn during the 1960s, the school was such a pleasure to attend, Mr Sillitoe was headmaster. I can also remeber the regatta every year, it was such a treat to have the fair assembled along the riverbank with mud races in the river. I can even remember a dancing horse and other... [more]

Shared on 04 February 2008 by Duncan Hendry.

Unchanged Lerryn

Lerryn is a place that one almost wants to keep secret so that it does not become a popular destination. It has barely changed in a hundred years.

A beautiful and unspoilt village in a steep sided valley, Lerryn lies at the tidal head of a tributary to the River Fowey.

A place to take gentle strolls through... [more]

Shared on 07 June 2007 by Peter Marks.

Diana Luck

Many years of happy days at Bodriggan as Diana Luck's nephew, one of many! Sadly she died early this year but will never be forgotten.

Great memories of Barbara and Gerry at The Fisherman's Arms, beer straight from the barrel, roaring fire and darts.

Also great times had with George Luck (her husband, my uncle) on Ruda out of... [more]

Shared on 08 July 2009 by Mark David.

Evacuee in this beautiful village of Luxulyan.

I was very fortunate to be evacuated to this beautiful village at the beginning of World War Two. I remember being lined up in the village hall with about fifteen other evacuees. My elder sister was with me, she was eight years old and I was five.  My future mum and dad was to be Mr and Mrs Parker, I can't... [more]

Shared on 02 November 2008

Home

I was born 1941. My mum was Pearl Renowden, daughter of John Renowden my grandad, Auntie Elsie, Uncle Leslie, & my brother David. We lived at 132 Landreath Place, St Blazey. Uncle Tom & Auntie Hilda lived at the top of our road. I have very happy memories of St Blazey, going to the farm to collect a jug of milk... [more]

Shared on 02 February 2009 by Mary Jackson.

Cornish Arms Hotel St Blazey

I have found from doing family history that my great grandfather George James Andrews died at the Cornish Arms Hotel on 25 Dec 1919. If anyone has any info about the hotel at that time I would love to see it ,or hear from any relatives of the Andrews family.

Shared on 18 August 2008

Extracts From Lostwithiel & Cornwall books

Displaying a selection of extracts from Frith books about Lostwithiel, inspired by Frith photos.

Cornwall A Century Ago Photographic Memories

This important mid 15th-century bridge at the lowest crossing point of the River Fowey links the two parts of Lostwithiel. This is also the highest tidal point up to which shipping once came; but as this view shows, the quays and channel became silted by material washed down the river. The cart may well be there to collect sand.

Churches of East Cornwall Photographic Memories

The church dates from the 13th and 14th centuries and is dedicated to St Bartholomew. Viewed from North Street, the main body of the church shows the nave's clerestory windows and the chancel's tall east window of five lights, but the spire is its crowning glory. A photograph of the carved font is shown elsewhere.

Cornwall A Century Ago Photographic Memories

A small group of children seems to be attracted by an early motor car, while a Hovis delivery cart waits just past the Town Arms. William Wilce's drapery and fancy repository is on the right, and Thomas Hoskin's family grocers on the left next to the King's Arms Hotel. There are two postmen on the right, for the post office is... [more]

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