Back Road West 1890, St Ives
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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
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
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.
