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

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Memories of Rosenannon

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Cornwall memories

Early Years

I was in the US Navy at St. Mawgan and moved into The Lambs Barn in Talskiddy in 1972. In 1973 I married a girl from the RAF and we lived in the Barn which was owned by Deg and Jenny Warner until I went back to America in 1976. Some wonderful memories were had there and one day I will return.

To my Father

Red Lion Hotel 1888
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I have just came across a letter about my father (Matthew Fury) who was killed at St Columb during the Second World War, my father was with his regiment  219/46Light A.A Battery. R.A.
The letter was sent to my grandmother in 1941 by my dad's Commanding Officer  (Major A. W. Smyllie) who was billleted at The Red Lion Hotel in 1941.
My dad was an Ack-Ack Gunner, when the German aircraft came over dropping their bombs, my dad and one other of the gun crew were killed in action. According to my dad's Commanding Officer they were the first two people to be killed at that time,so I thought it might give you all a little history what went on during the Second World War down in your part of the country.
I only came across this letter when my older brother died this year, I did not know my brother had this letter until my nephews presented the letter to me and my dad's medal, I really thought what... Read more

Roskear Farm

As a youngster I recall staying at this farm with (I think) my father's relatives.
I used to see my cousin Sandra and we would run through the fields and enjoy the animals. My brother Stuart and I would help Uncle bring in the cows, and I would be sent to feed the sows. Sadly I cannot recall the names of these relatives, but I recall they did have a son. My father's name was Waldron, Reg Waldron. I hope that someone may see this and remember who owned or rented the farm before the Frenches (Dawn French's - the comedienne - family). Or even further on.

First Visit

I first discovered Roche while on a motoring holiday with my parents when I was 12 years old.  Being young and nimble, I was up those ladders like a monkey, much to the horror of my parents.  
My latest visit was last week, Monday 11th September 2006, and although I was ready to try the ladders again, my fiance would not allow me, because, unfortunately, I am not a teenager any more. I was not really aware of any changes due to the long period in between my visits, and my memory of it has obviously faded.

Samuel Treglown

The Swan Hotel c1965
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Samuel Treglown worked as landlord at the Swan Hotel during the 1950s.  He is an ancestor of mine I am currently researching.  His photo has appeared in Wadebridge Memories by Peter Tutthill, but with no date.  He also was a great sportsman and boxer.  Would love info or photos.  He has a son called John who has an interest in wrestling and rugby.

Swan Folk Club

The Swan Hotel c1965
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I sang many times in the Swan Folk Club and met my first wife there, Clare Hawken. We married and started our married life living in a caravan owned by Mervyn & Jean Vincent in St Issey before moving to Malta as I was in the RAF.

Dancing in Molesworth Street

Children in Molesworth Street 1903
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This view of children in Molesworth Street is fascinating - more than 100 years later our dance group entertained children and holidaymakers at the same spot.

Our "Heather and Gorse Clog Dancers" joined up with the "Saffron Maids", and "Black Bess Border Morris" plus the "Ilfracombe Red Petticoats" to provide street entertainment as part of the Wadebridge Folk Festival. We danced near the Swan Inn and later at the Sir John Betjeman Centre and the Piazza - the sun shone all day long and we were surrounded by happy crowds of onlookers.

Wadebridge is a lovely venue for a folk festival.

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