Hayle, Cove Cafe, Hayle Towans c.1955
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From the early 1903's-1940's cove café was owned by Mr Bennett Williams (married to my cousin) they also owned the The Ark newsagents & groceries in Hayle. I remember spending many happy hours there.
The Cove Cafe, a simple structure on the steps at Hayle beach, dates back many years to the early 20th Century, and is still amazingly in existence today, the tides and weather have not claimed it. Having had very few owners, one such owner from the 20s to the 30s was a Mr Blewett, who also owned a newsagents in the town. We, the current owners were amazed at this - as we too are ...see more