02 September 2010
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A Dangerous Place to Work by Lynn MayersThis book tells the story of the employment of women and children right across the mining industries of Devon and Cornwall, up until the second half of the 20th Century. It includes their work at the clay works, slate quarries, foundries, smelters and gunpowder and explosives works, as well as the mines.
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A Maritime History of Fowey Harbour by Helen DoeFowey harbour's rich and historic past is brought to life in this book through the people who have lived here over the centuries. Notorious pirates like Mark Mixstow, privateers, masters of fast sailing ships and D-Day landing craft have left from the harbour. Visitors have included John of Gaunt, Garibaldi and Queen Victoria. But it is the working life of the harbour that is celebrated in this book through glimpses into the lives of the people of Fowey, Bodinnick and Polruan.
£4.99
A Victorian Sailors DiaryIn 1888, Richard Behenna, who had ben born 55 years before at Veryan in Cornwall, began to write an account of his life, much of which had been spent as a merchant seaman in the home and foreign trades. Writing in a ruled exercise book, he described the events of forty years before with the liveliness and immediacy of a much younger man.
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An Introduction to Bodmin Moor by Mark CampIt is a special place, rich in birdsong and wildlife, largely unspoilt, despite its industrial past, the remains of which, alongside the many prehistoric sites, go towards creating an exceptional archaeological landscape.
£5.95
Bal Maidens, Women and Girls of Cornwall and Devon Mines by Lynne MayersLynne Mayers estimates that between the years 1720 and 1920 at least 60,000 women and girls worked in the mines, quarries and clay works of Cornwall and Devon. They carried out hard skilled and specilised work, which was a crucial part of the dressing operations.
£14.95
Behind Bars by Sally J PocockA Chronicle of Bodmin Gaol-paperback book 2nd edition 2004 by Sally J Pocock. History of the early Cornwall County Gaol and its prisoners.
£4.25
Boskenna & the Paynters by Jim HoskingOnce upon a time there was a painter who killed a man, took his wife, his lands and his name; and so a painter became a Paynter. Once upon a time a Paynter took his cousin a prisoner at Boskenna and made him sign over land to him. Flying a Jampanese flag, tow Paynters took a new armed cruiser from Italy to Japan under the noses of the Russian. For four years the famous Guliemo Marconi of wireless fame came courting Betty Paynter at Boskenna. Did they all live happily ever after?
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Cassini Map Bude & Clovelly - surveyed 1809-1813High quality reproduction of Ordnance Survey One Inch maps, Britains first mapping series. Maps are enlarged and reprojected to match the Ordnance Survey Landranger. The modern day British National Grid is used for ease of reference.
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Cassini Map Bude & Clovelly - surveyed 1900
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Cassini Map Bude & Clovelly - surveyed 1919
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Cassini Map Lands End & Isles of Scilly - surveyed 1813
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Cassini Map Lands End & Isles of Scilly - surveyed 1900
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Cassini Map Lands End & Isles of Scilly - surveyed 1919
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Cassini Map Newquay & Bodmin - surveyed 1813
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Cassini Map Newquay & Bodmin - surveyed 1900
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Cassini Map Newquay & Bodmin - surveyed 1919
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Cassini Map Plymouth & Launceston - surveyed 1813
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Cassini Map Plymouth & Launceston - surveyed 1899-1900
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Cassini Map Plymouth & Launceston - surveyed 1919
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Cassini Map Torbay & South Dartmoor - surveyed 1809
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Cassini Map Torbay & South Dartmoor - surveyed 1899-1900
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Cassini Map Torbay & South Dartmoor - surveyed 1919
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Cassini Map Truro & Falmouth - surveyed 1813
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Cassini Map Truro & Falmouth - surveyed 1900
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Cassini Map Truro & Falmouth - surveyed 1919
Catastrophe at Delabole by Sylvia J PorterOn 21 April 1869 part of the rock face at Delabole Slate quarry gave way. Fifteen people were killed in the fall. This is a fascinating and extensively researched account of the disaster interspersed with stories of life in the rugged North Cornwall village almost 140 years ago.
£2.50
Charlestown by Richard and Bridget Larn
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China Clay from Cornwall and Devon by Charles ThurlowChina clay is the largest bulk mineral export from the United Kingdom. The methods used by the clay industry today, are based on the traditional methods of settling, thickening and drying, but have been developed and expanded dramatically since the 1950s. This book shows how china clay is prepared today, using tools such as rippers, centrifuges and fluid bed dryers.
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Cornish Inventors by Carolyn MartinFor centuries Cornwall has been at the forefront of inventions which have since travelled to all corners of the world. The names of Richard Trevithick ans Sir Humphry Davy are well known but there are many others who deserve wider recognition. How may people know that the first house in the world to use gas lighting was in Redruth? William Murdock invented and installed the system in his house in Cross Street in 1792: the house still stands.
Cornish Mining Underground by J A BuckleyUsing the brilliant photographs of JC Burrow and HW Hughes the author shows the basic stages of mining underground in Cornwall. Techniques and conditions remained basically unaltered for hundreds of years. The development of machinery improved productivity, but to this day mining remains a dangerous job in an inhospitable environment.
Cornish Pioneers and the Odd Villain by Bob RichardsThis book celebrates the achievements of ordinary people, who went about their lives without having the spotlight turned on them but who have nevertheless contributed greatly to the society of their time. Celebrating galant individuals like John Land Wynne and his search for the North West Passage, Elizabteh Uren and her journey across America and John Goyne the gold rush pioneer, this book provides an insight into the lives of some of the Cornish men and women who have helped shape the history of the country.
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Cornwall's Industriral Past by Russell HoltMay are still surprised to learn that the industrial revolution started in Cornwall. It became one of the moste important metal-mining areas in the world and exported machinery from local foundries to North America, South Africa and Australia.
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Cornwall's Railways by Tony FaircloughThe brief history describes the development of Cornwall's extensive railway network from the early horse drawn tramways through to the halcyon days of steam. The post-war period saw nationalisation and the devastating effects of the Beeching cuts. The book concludes with the impact of privatisation and a brief survey of the preserved railways in Cornwall.
English-Cornish DictionaryThis bilingual mini-dictionary contain about 8000 words or translations. The selected vocabulary belongs to the everyday language and is adopted to modern life.
£4.00
Exploring Cornish Mines Vol 1 by Kenneth Brown & Bob ActonConsols & United; Kitty & Blue Hills; Tywarnhayle, Basset, Dolcoath; Botallack to Boswedden
£8.25
Exploring Cornish Mines Vol 2 by Kenneth Brown and Bob ActonSeven guided tours fo South & East Caradon; Wheal Busy, Killifreth & Wheal Unity Wood; Carn Brea Mines & East Pool; Tincroft & Cooks Kitchen; The Grenvilles & Cundurrows; Wheal Prosper & Wheal Trewavas; Ding Dong.
Exploring Cornish Mines Vol 3 by Kenneth Brown & Bob ActonFive guided tours of Wheal Jenkin & Marke Valley; East Wheal Rose & Cargoll; West Kitty, Polberro & Trevaunance; Mines of Wendron Parish; Geevor and Lelant.
Exploring Cornish Mines Vol 4 by Kenneth Brown & Bob ActonFour guided tours. A coar tour around Kit Hill; Callington to Gunnislake; The Phoenix Mines, Minions; Wheal Coates & the Charlottes, St Agnes; Wheal Vor, Wheal Fortunes & Wheal Metal, Breage.
Family History on the Web by Stuart RaymondResearching your ancestors? There is a huge amount of information on the internet. This directory provides a cmprehensive overview of websites for the English and Welsh researcher.
Git Up and Go - A History of Cornish Mining Families by Arthur LangfordArthur Langford charts the story of the Harris family of Bolenowe in Cornwall. He records the life of John Harris (1820-1884) the Cornish poet, of six family members who emigrated to the USA in search of a new life between 1845 and 1865, of those family members who stayed in Cornwall, and of their descendants.
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History of Truro Vol 1 by Bob ActonFrom Coinage Town to Cathedral City
History of Truro Vol 2 by Bob ActonA History of Truro the County Town and Cathedral City in Cornwall
£9.99
History of Truro Vol 3 by Bob ActonA History of Truro the County Town and Cathedral City in Cornwall
£4.50
Jigsaw Puzzle Tree by Wendy AngoveA wonderful book containing the history of the Angove family of Cornwall, contains many family trees. Paperback.
Methods of Tin and Copper Dressing in CornwallTranscribed from the proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers Vol 17 (1858) pages 195-220
Parish Registers by Stuart RaymondParish registers are the earliest comprehensive records of baptisms, marriages and burials in England and Wales, dating from 1538. They are still kept, despite the fact that civil registers of births, marriages and deaths have been maintained since 1837. Parish registers are valuable sources for family and local historians, and may provide the only evidence we have for the existence of our ancestors.
Penlee the Loss of a Lifeboat by Michael Saga-FentonOn the night of 19 Decembert 1981 the Penlee lifeboat "Soloman Browne" was launched to go to the resue of the stircken coaster "Union Star". This is a record of that fateful night.
People and Places in Paul Parish by Jim HoskingEntwining farms and families; famous artists and fishermen; quarrymen and smelters; this brief history of the parish of Paul draws on stroies, legends and personal memories.
People and Places in Sancreed Parish by Jim HoskingFamous artists and farmers, ghosts and golfers; this fascinating history of the parish of Sancreed embraces a variety of subjects. Illustrated with many interesting picturee, it draws on stories legends and personal memories from the whole parish.
Sam's War by Cyril HartSam's War draws the reader into a world full of interest and excitement and is written with the auhority of an author who has lived his story, and relates it with an astonishing eye for detail...Not only a moving and detailed narrative of one man's experience of war...and important and valuable addition to our knowledge of World War II itself.
£12.99
St Newlyn East by Newlyn East Local Studies GroupThe flavour of life in the past has been captured through the occupations, buildings,and people of St Newlyn East
£11.50
St Wenn and Its People by John JamesThe value of any community is its people and its heritage. A proud and interesting parish, its people are industrious, generous, caring and helpful. When being told "I come from St Wenn" some say "St Where?" but more often than not they or their family have connections in one way or another. John's book is full of information and interest to all 'St Wenners' and this is a book that should be in every household wherever St Wenn is held in a special place.
£8.50
The Census 1801-1911 by Stuart RaymondThe census is a vital source of information for all social and economic historians interested in the Victorian period. The editor of the "Illustrated London News" was absolutely right when he wrote in 1851 that 'the numbering of the people at regular intervals is a duty which people owe to themselves, and the the generations that are to follow them'. The census can be used to study a particular family, or to undertake a total history of a particular street or parish. It is also possible to use it for a regional or national studies of subjects such as the disappearance of servants, or the process of urbanisation.
The Cornish Fishing Industry by Dave SmartThis is a new edition first published in 1992. Dave Smart has written extensively on fishing practices, including prehistoric methods, for many years. He gained much of his knowledge from the late Alwyne Wheeler, formerly of the Natural History Museum in London. He has collected a large body of literature and fishing material which has helped considerably with the compilation of this latest work. He lives locally and is one of Newlyn's fish merchants.
The Cornwish Mining Industry by J A BuckleyThe author is uniquely placed to offer this broad sweep of the history of Cornish mining. He worked in the industry for thirty years, underground at South Crofty and Geevor and latterly as manager of Crofty Consultancy. He studied history at the University of Exeter and subsequently took his M Phil at the Camborne School of Mines.
The Extinguished Candle Re-Lit by John HarrisA selection of poetry and prose by John Harris (1820-1884). Published by the John Harris Society
The Maritime History of Cornwall by Helen DoeTo the casual observer Cornwall's maritime history might be seen as only consisting of fishing, smuggling and wrecking. As the author clearly shows Cornwall was for hundreds of years of a very active maritime community trading across the world. Of equal importance was the coastal trade; until the coming of the railways it was far easier to move goods by water than by road.
The Story of St Ives by Cyril Noall
The Tales of the Cornish Smugglers by John VivianFor Cornish people in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, the heavy duties on imported goods, particularly alcohol, seemed an unjustifiable imposition from a remote government. "Free trading", as smugglling was called, seemed to almost everyone from the tin-miner to the local squire and parson a virtuous act, assisting the community against oppression! The cunning of the smugglers was celebrated and thier occasional violence conveniently ignored or justified as necessary. The smuggling stories are all true, and have been derived from authentic contemporary sources.
The Wheal of Hope by James Crowden & George WrightThe closure of South Crofty, the last working tin mine in Cornwall, brought to an end more than 3,000 years of history. This vigorous and detailed book records what it was like to labour hundreds of fathoms underground and it pay tribute to all those men, women and children whose lives shaped Cornwall’s unique industrial landscape.
Tregony Happenings by Franklin GriggIn "Tregony Happenings" Cornishman, Franklin Grigg, has drawn from several sources to create a fascinating overview of the local history of Tregony and the surrounding district spanning the years 1886-1921. The basis of the book has been provided by two local men of that era, who have themselves in different ways painted a canvas of intriguing descriptions of pictures.
Truro - Boscawen Street AreaBoscawen Street, St Nicholas Street and King Street form, in 1979, the central area of Truro. Boscawen Street as it now exists, is comparatively modern, but the name St Nicolas Street Goes back to at least the thirteenth century when a deed of 1278 mentions houses in St Nicholas Street of which the Fraternity of St Nicholas was overlord
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Truro - Pydar Street & the High Cross AreaThe town of Truro grew up where the rivers Allen and Kenwyn meet and become a tidal highway to the sea. Pydar Street was one of the three ancient routes leading down to the town.
Truro - River Street and its NeighbourhoodTruro was built between the lowest crossing points at the confluence of two rivers, the River Allen and the River Kenwyn. At the end of Truro Quay, they meet and form the Truro River which in turn flows into the River Fal to become the wide estuary of the Carrick Roads.
Voices from the Dressing Floors by Lynne MayersThe third publication by Lynne Mayers is a collection of first hand accounts of working at surface. Some are from new sources, others were quoted only in part in her previous publications. We read of the direct experiences of philosopher Samuel Drew, preacher Billy Bray and poet John Harris, alongside those whose lives would have been lost in history, had it not been for a chance interview or conversation.
A Policeman's Lot (in Cornwall) All the Officers of Cornwall County Constabulary who enlisted from 1857 to 1920. Indexed alphabetically and chronologically with place of birth, age, rank, number, dates of enlistment and discharge and, if stated, reason for discharge. (About 1500 Officers). Also excerpts from Truro Borough Police Force Charge Books 1846-1854, and Report books 1898-1901, of particular interest to those with Truro families.
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£5.70
Admission Register of Penzance Dispensary, 1828-1830 & 1835-1836.Admission Register of Penzance Dispensary, 1828-1830 & 1835-1836. 2,590 entries listed alphabetically and chronologically forming a pre-Census record of many poor people of West Cornwall. Shown are patients' ages, abodes, date of admission and sometimes occupation and family relationship. Also included is a brief history of the Dispensary.
Admission Register of Penzance Dispensary, 1840-1841.Admission Register of Penzance Dispensary 1840-1841. 2,002 entries from this selected period so that comparison may be made with the 1841 Census. This CD is a record of many of the poor of West Cornwall unable to afford doctors' fees. Entries show age, abode, date of admission and often occupation and relationship to family. Also a brief history of the Dispensary
Admission Registers of Fairmantle Street School, Truro by Sally PocockBoys' 1887 - 1925; Mixed school 1894 - 1940. This school was attended by many Truro children. This CD includes an introduction and a separate section for pupils living in Truro Workhouse who attended the school. All surnames indexed alphabetically.
Bodmin Bridewell and its Inmates 1821-1848lists about 7,500 prisoners in the Bridewell. All are alphabetically and chronologically indexed. Details include full names, occupations, age, marital status, number of children, place of birth and abode at the time of imprisonment, year of discharge and some personal descriptions.
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CFHS Journals - 1 to 30A searchable CD of the first 30 Journals produced by the Society from 1976
Debtors Imprisoned in Bodmin Gaol 1831-1853 & 1868-1879The intervening register has not survived. Alphabetically and chronologically indexed with explanatory introduction. Details included are place of birth, Age, approximate amount of debt, date of discharge and some personal descriptions.
Inmates of Launceston Poor Law Union Workhouse, 1840 - 1844Included are paupers from all the parishes within Launceston Union - e.g. Altarnun, Boyton, Egloskerry, Lawhitton., Lezant, Northill, North and South Petherwin, Warbstow and Werrington etc. Names are listed alphabetically and details include inmate's parish, year of birth, description/occupation, marital state and sometimes disability and sundry notes. Admissions and Discharges are listed separately. There are extracts from the Governor's Minutes for the relevant period.
Inmates of Launceston Poor Law Union Workhouse, 1850 - 1854, and 1864 - 1867These entries include paupers from parishes listed in the earlier CD. Names are listed alphabetically showing inmate's parish and sundry notes. Some entries give pauper's age and religious persuasion.Extracts have been made from the Governor's Minutes for the relevant periods. These are listed both alphabetically and chronologically. Admissions and Discharges are shown separately.
Inmates of Redruth Poor Law Union Workhouse 1840-1843 by Sally PocockThis CD presents a snapshot of people in the Redruth Union area, who, for various reasons, were obliged to depend for their living on the generosity or otherwise of the Union Workhouse. This CD includes an Introduction and separate sections for Admissions and Discharges. All surnames are indexed alphabetically.
Inmates of Redruth Poor Law Union Workhouse 1860-1862; Indoor Reilief Lists 1850-1851 by Sally PocockThis CD presents a snapshot of people in the Redruth Union area, who, for various reasons, were obliged to depend for their living on the generosity or otherwise of the Union Workhouse. This CD includes an Introduction and separate sections for Admissions and Discharges. All surnames are indexed alphabetically.
Padstow Elementary School 1873-1945 by Chris HarlowThe records of Padstow Elemetary School, taken from a child census in 1878, admission registers 1905-1945 and logbooks 1873-1945. Nearly 7,000 children and adults are named and an account is given of the day to day running of the school.
Prisoners in Cornwall County Gaol & Bridewell - Master Index of the prisoners 13 volumes 1821-1899( some missing periods where registers have not survived. The Master Index of all 13 Volumes of "Prisoners in Cornwall County Gaol" and "Bodmin Bridewell and its Inmates 1821-1848" containing 32,340 entries from 1821 to 1899. N.B. Registers for 1880-1894 have not survived
Prisoners in Cornwall County Gaol Vol 001 - 1831-1836 (1409 entries) Indexed alphabetically and chronologically with full introduction and explanations. Entries include place of birth and abode, age, occupation, aliases, brief details of charge, discharge date, and sundry notes regarding physical appearance, religious persuasion, etc. Later Volumes include how employed in the Gaol.
Prisoners in Cornwall County Gaol Vol 002 - 1836-1841 (1410 entries)Indexed alphabetically and chronologically with full introduction and explanations. Entries include place of birth and abode, age, occupation, aliases, brief details of charge, discharge date, and sundry notes regarding physical appearance, religious persuasion, etc. Later Volumes include how employed in the Gaol.
Prisoners in Cornwall County Gaol Vol 003 - 1846-1851 (1,770 entries)Indexed alphabetically and chronologically with full introduction and explanations. Entries include place of birth and abode, age, occupation, aliases, brief details of charge, discharge date, and sundry notes regarding physical appearance, religious persuasion, etc. Later Volumes include how employed in the Gaol.
Prisoners in Cornwall County Gaol Vol 004 - 1851-1857 (1,770 entries) Indexed alphabetically and chronologically with full introduction and explanations. Entries include place of birth and abode, age, occupation, aliases, brief details of charge, discharge date, and sundry notes regarding physical appearance, religious persuasion, etc. Later Volumes include how employed in the Gaol.
Prisoners in Cornwall County Gaol Vol 005 -1856-1859/60 (1836 entries)Indexed alphabetically and chronologically with full introduction and explanations. Entries include place of birth and abode, age, occupation, aliases, brief details of charge, discharge date, anad sundry notes regarding physical appearance, religious persuasion, etc. Later Volumes include how employed in the Gaol.
Prisoners in Cornwall County Gaol Vol 006 - 1860 - 1863 (1,891 entries)Indexed alphabetically and chronologically with full introduction and explanations. Entries include place of birth and abode, age, occupation, aliases, brief details of charge, discharge date, anad sundry notes regarding physical appearance, religious persuasion, etc. Later Volumes include how employed in the Gaol.
Prisoners in Cornwall County Gaol Vol 007 - 1862-1865 (970 entries) Indexed alphabetically and chronologically with full introduction and explanations. Entries include place of birth and abode, age, occupation, aliases, brief details of charge, discharge date, and sundry notes regarding physical appearance, religious persuasion, etc. Later Volumes include how employed in the Gaol.
Prisoners in Cornwall County Gaol Vol 008 - 1863-1867 (1930 entries) Indexed alphabetically and chronologically with full introduction and explanations. Entries include place of birth and abode, age, occupation, aliases, brief details of charge, discharge date, and sundry notes regarding physical appearance, religious persuasion, etc. Later Volumes include how employed in the Gaol.
Prisoners in Cornwall County Gaol Vol 009 - 1866-1870 (2030 entries) Indexed alphabetically and chronologically with full introduction and explanations. Entries include place of birth and abode, age, occupation, aliases, brief details of charge, discharge date, anad sundry notes regarding physical appearance, religious persuasion, etc. Later Volumes include how employed in the Gaol.
Prisoners in Cornwall County Gaol Vol 010 - 1869 - 1872 (2,472 entries)Indexed alphabetically and chronologically with full introduction and explanations. Entries include place of birth and abode, age, occupation, aliases, brief details of charge, discharge date, anad sundry notes regarding physical appearance, religious persuasion, etc. Later Volumes include how employed in the Gaol.
Prisoners in Cornwall County Gaol Vol 011 - 1872-1875/6 (2250 entries) Indexed alphabetically and chronologically with full introduction and explanations. Entries include place of birth and abode, age, occupation, aliases, brief details of charge, discharge date, and sundry notes regarding physical appearance, religious persuasion, etc. Later Volumes include how employed in the Gaol.
Prisoners in Cornwall County Gaol Vol 012 (1875-1879 (2,290entries)Indexed alphabetically and chronologically with full introduction and explanations. Entries include place of birth and abode, age, occupation, aliases, brief details of charge, discharge date, and sundry notes regarding physical appearance, religious persuasion, etc. Later Volumes include how employed in the Gaol.
Prisoners in Cornwall County Gaol Vol 013 (1878-1879) 383 entries & 1895-1899 (2,273 entries) N.B. Registers for 1880-1894 have not survived.Indexed alphabetically and chronologically with full introduction and explanations. Entries include place of birth and abode, age, occupation, aliases, brief details of charge, discharge date, and sundry notes regarding physical appearance, religious persuasion, etc. Later Volumes include how employed in the Gaol.
St Lawrence's Asylum, The Cornwall County Hospital for the Mentally Ill by Sally PocockA miscellany of the surviving Patient and Staff records. Pauper patients 1870 - 1875; Private patients 1886 - 1890; Staff 1887-1889; also relative excerpts from the Asylum Minutes. Explanatory Introduction. All surnames indexed alphabetically.
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