Booby's Bay c1955, Trevose Head
Booby's Bay c1955, Trevose Head Ref: T78012
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Memories of Booby's Bay c1955, Trevose Head
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Trevose Head & local memories
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The Two Sisters
I used to camp at Mother Ivys Bay between 1964 and 69. The 2 sisters on the toll gate were called Nellie (who was missing a lot of teeth) and Martha (who was disfigured). Very happy memories of summer holidays. We have returned there for the past 10 years and love the area. Always think of Nellie and Martha when we visit.
Trevose Head in The 1960's
I was interested to read the lady's memories of the area and of the toll gate ladies at Mother Ivey's Bay. We had a a wonderful May holiday staying at Crugmeer Farm and visiting such places as Trevose Head. I have a lovely photo of my father by the lighthouse. He died last year and this spring we took our sons, now in their twenties to visit this beautiful place in his memory. There were 2 seals playing in the sea.
I was fascinated the lady remembered the two ladies at the toll gate. My mum dubbed them affectionately Mother Ivey's daughters. One had obviously been severely injured in a machinery accident. I never forgot them: for me as a nine year old it was the first time i ever saw someone disfigured in that way. I often wondered what happened to them.
All of this and much more make up my memories of the area.
I agree this is a magical area.
The Sisters
I first visited Trevose and Mother Iveys Bay around 1969/70 with my grandparents. I was 7 or 8 on my first visit. I have continued over the years to visit, first with my husband-to-be and sudsequently our children, and we will return as a couple this year, our boys having grown up and talking of visiting this wonderfull place with their partners. Mother Iveys Bay and the surrounding area is truly in my soul and I count the days from leaving to returning. Does anyone recall the two sisters who manned the gate on the toll road to Trevose Head? I believe they died within a short period of one another.
Holidays
I remember camping for 2/6d a night. Mrs Dane (I think) ran the site. Having too much cider, trying to surf. Walking to Trevone Bay, eating in beach cafe run by Ron, and his son Chris looked after the car park. Went back last year, not much has changed.
