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

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Memories of Nancledra

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Cornwall memories

The Churchyard at Ludgvan

My father, Joseph Martin and Ruth, my mother, are buried at Ludgvan, together with his parents (Joseph and Sarah). The latter died in 1949/1950 and had lived at Castle Gate (Badgers Cross). My father attended school in Ludgvan and worked as a journalist pre-War and until 1952 on many local papers including The Cornishman, in Penzance, sometimes writing under the pen-name of John Penwith (Leaves from a Cornish Notebook). There are many references to Ludgvan in his writings. As a toddler, I lived at Trezelah and went to school in Gulval.
David Martin.

Childhood

My mother and I spent the war years in Crowlas, we lived in a thatched cottage down a lane behind the Star pub. You went through a farm which was owned by a Mr Richards. We had to get our water from a stream and well.   There was a row of cottages on a hill opposite our house, my mothers friend lived in one. Mrs Pemburthy. Are the cottages still standing? My mother is still alive and in good health, she is 91. Any information would be appreciated. Her name is Kathleen Parris, formerly Alltree.

Memories of A Cornish Village - Down Crowlas And Ludgvan Way

My mother, Mrs Muriel Laity, has written a well-received book about the history, people, stories & memories of the villages of Crowlas and Ludgvan. With much of the information presented through a first-hand account and illustrated with numerous local photographs, the book provides a personal experience of the parish's history, giving a unique insight into the life of a Cornish village.

For copies of the book, priced at £7.99, please contact Mrs Muriel Laity directly on 01736 740875. Copies are obtainable from: Chy-Whetha, Carvossa Place, Crowlas, Penzance, TR20 8AJ.

David Laity

The Best Year of my Life

St, Ives born and bred, my family had lived in a couple of houses upalong before moving to 22 The Digey ( the middle door ) sometime in 1967. I remember having my 6th birthday there.  At the time there was a credit squeeze on and my parents could only afford a tiny downalong cottage even though they had sold a large house in Alexandra Road.  Back then the cheapest properties were around the harbour and my poor Mum felt that we had "come down" a fair bit to have to resort to living there, even though she loved the proximity to the beach. My how things do change!
My brother and I enjoyed the best year of our lives living there.  Every day on the beach for hours on end, up to Clodgy or Tregenna Woods or up the Steeple.  Once we took two trips to Seal Island and were gone all day. That was the only time my Mum ever felt a little worried !!!  Like I said... Read more

My Great-Grandfather

Lifeboatmen 1906
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I've known of this photo for a long while. The man in the middle of the photo is my great-grandfather who as well as being a Lifeboatman, won many sailing trophies.

Another St Ives Relative

Back Road East 1906
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The man on the step here is a distant relative of mine, possibly my great-great grandfather. Another picture that I have known of for ages but never known its origins.

Daddy Naish

My great-grandfather had a gift shop, number 1 The Wharf, St Ives, and an artist studio.

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