The first meeting of Mullion Old Cornwall took place in January 1951. Seventy-five years later we decided to celebrate this event on 8th August 2016. It was a beautiful sunny day for a guided walk around the village sharing memories of people and places in 1951.
Saltash Firemen Honoured
On Wednesday 22nd April 2026 a Memorial Service took place at St Stephens Church, Saltash to recognise 5 Saltash Firemen who died during World War 2.
“The Merchants of Bude” – talk report
Monday 30th March saw more than sixty members and guests attend Bude-Stratton & District Old Cornwall Society’s March Meeting. The audience were treated to an in-depth view of merchants who had traded in Bude from the end of the 18th century through to the early 20th century.
Penzance Centenary Celebrated In Style
On Tuesday 17 March, Penzance Old Cornwall Society celebrated its Centenary with a memorable evening at the historic Union Hotel.
Hayle Old Cornwall Society: Meeting report
The February meeting of the Hayle Old Cornwall Society included a visual talk from new President Jonathan Warner. All but one of the images shown were from his own Postcard and Photo collection of old images of villages around Hayle, including Lelant, St Erth, Canonstown, Angarrack and Connor Downs.
Alverton Well Clear-Up by Penzance Old Cornwall Society
Penzance Old Cornwall Society members clean up the Alverton Well.
Celebrating 100 Years: St Austell Centenary Lunch
On the second Monday in January, around sixty members and guests gathered at the Carlyon Bay Hotel to celebrate a momentous milestone: the centenary of the St Austell Old Cornwall Society.
Footbridge Renewal at Towan Holy Well – St Austell and Pentewan Old Cornwall Societies
Pentewan and St Austell Old Cornwall Societies collaborate on the renewal of the footbridge to Towan Holy Well, which was supported by a Federation of Old Cornwall Societies Grant.
Cornish Heritage Champion: Audrey Aylmer
Audrey Aylmer, of Bude Stratton and District OCS, has been recognised with a Cornish Heritage Champion Award.
Stewards of the Past: Newquay Old Cornwall Society in Action
A report about Newquay Old Cornwall Society’s activities caring for the local area’s cherished historic sites.