St Cleer, The Village 1890
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Photo ref:
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This placid village hangs at the skirts of Bodmin moor, and is noted for its antiquities. Close by are the Trevethy Stones - a tipsy cromlech supported by six mighty uprights - and a celebrated Cornish cross and holy well, whose trickling waters were said to have special powers to cure madness.
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A Selection of Memories from St Cleer
For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our website to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was, prompted by the photographs in our archive. Here are some from St Cleer
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My family lived in the cottage next to the well during the Second World War and for a short time after. I have many very happy memories, including falling asleep on the stone monument on the moors, sitting on the stone wall of the well waiting for my father to come home, going to school where Mr Churchill was the teacher, the winter of 1947. Maybe someone will remember when I was almost drowned in the 'tin ...see more
This scene has changed little, except for the addition of carpeted areas and pews that look far more comfortable and inviting! I feel sure that every person who has walked through the doors of this church has been touched by what they have seen and the wonderful people they have met here. Todays community has added many other fine features like their fabulous millenium tapestry and the tea bar!!! I have loved ...see more
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