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Redruth, Cornwall
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Historic maps of Redruth and the local area, hand-drawn by Ordnance Survey and Samuel Lewis. View all Redruth maps
Historic map of Redruth
Illustrated Victorian map of Cornwall
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Redruth books
Displaying 3 of 12 books about Redruth and the local area. View all Redruth books
Cornwall County Memories
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£12
Cornwall A Century Ago Photographic Memories
Paperback
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£11.20
Helston Photographic Memories
Paperback
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£10.40
1 Redruth photos appear in 1 Frith book titles. You can read extracts and browse photos from these books.
Memories of Redruth
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STEPHEN and ELIZABETH JELBERT (neé GILBERT) BAWDEN were the parents of:
Stephen b. 6 April 1812, ch 25 Apr 1812/1813? in Redruth, m. Mary Terrill in Church of Redruth, emigrated to US
Harriet ch 5 March 1815 emigrated to US;
Edwin/Edward ch 30 Mar 1817, married Elizabeth Jane KITTO from Redruth, emigrated to US;
John ch 18 April... [more]
Shared on 25 April 2009
STEPHEN BAWDEN - oldest child of Stephen and Elizabeth Jelbert (neé Gilbert) Bawden was born in Redruth, 6 April 1812 at the end of the long and troubled reign of George III and just 7 years before Queen Victoria was born.
He was trained as a blacksmith, as were his father and grandfather. He married Mary Terrill,... [more]
Shared on 25 April 2009
Cornwall memories
St Day evacuee - lost memories
I too was one of the London evacuees taken to St Day school to be selected by a villager; Miss Murton a shop owner took me into her home.
Miss Murton gave up her shop with the rationing and coupon counting.
Can anyone tell me, please, where we came from in London at the time of evacuation for I have no... [more]
Shared on 06 October 2008
My wife and I visited St Day in September 13th 2004 to find where my Greatgrandparents lived. We found the house where GreatGrandmother died - 24 Scorrier Street. After searching a lot of St Day for anyone who might have know of either of them, we did find a couple, the gent was a nephew of a lady that was a... [more]
Shared on 28 January 2007
My brother Bryan and I were evacuated to St. Day in 1940 and I spent three happy years there before reluctantly returning to London in 1943. We lived with Mr. and Mrs. Batty who ran a Hardware Shop on the corner of Fore Street. Mr Batty was, during my stay, Chairman of the Camborne and Redruth Urban District Council, We attended... [more]
Shared on 16 July 2006
Richards family, Treswithian Downs, Camborne
I am trying to trace some details about the Richards family, in particular Edward Richards, in 1851 he lived at 70 Treswithian Downs and in 1861 he moved to 25 Treswithian Downs, he was a miner. He had a son, William Morley Richards, who is my grandfather, he lived at 25 Treswithian Downs, he was aged 13 at that time. My... [more]
Shared on 05 September 2009
Looking for my Ugandan father circa 1959
I am looking for my birth father but unfortunately have very little information and am hoping that someone who was at the college in 1959, or who have relatives that attended the college, may be able to help.
I was born in April 1960. My mother was trainee nurse at a nearby college and attended student dances where she... [more]
Shared on 28 July 2008
When I was about 14 the A30 by-pass finished at Treswithian and my sister and I used to walk our dog beside the huge pile of earth where the by-pass ended, I also remember a little later, walking him on the then unfinished continuation of the road to Hayle.
Shared on 26 May 2009
Extracts From Redruth & Cornwall books
Displaying a selection of extracts from Frith books about Redruth, inspired by Frith photos.
Cornwall A Century Ago Photographic Memories
The main shopping street climbs towards the town clock. This view is dominated by Tower House, the premises of John Evans & Co, outfitters. Hats, jackets, mackintoshes, overcoats, umbrellas and leggings are advertised in the windows, and to further tempt gentlemen shoppers, one sign reads: 'The Apparel Oft Proclaims the Man'. Opposite, a barber's pole advertises a humbler shop.
This is an extract from Cornwall A Century Ago Photographic Memories.
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Cornwall A Century Ago Photographic Memories
Set in the mining landscape of West Cornwall, this famous amphitheatre was fashioned from collapsed mine workings on the slopes of Carn Marth. Ever since John Wesley preached here in the 18th century, it became important for open-air religious services for the non-conformist miners and their families.
This is an extract from Cornwall A Century Ago Photographic Memories.
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We are looking up the hill from the centre of town towards Camborne. Notice the tram (advertising the Cornish Post newspaper) parked at the terminus of the newly opened Camborne and Redruth Tramway - this small operation lasted until 1927. Opposite is Salter & Son's carpenters' workshops, while on the same side of the road are the Western Hotel and the... [more]
This is an extract from Cornwall County Memories.
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