Articles & Extracts

A selection of historical articles and extracts

 

A Journey from Plymouth to Linkinhorne Extracts from a letter written in 1830
Bastardy Orders Transcription of the only three known bastardy orders relating to Linkinhorne and St Ive
Caradon Town An exploration of the hamlets notorious past
Excursion to the Cheesewring Extracts from a book written in 1850 about an excursion to the Cheesewring
Deaths in 1860/1861 An examination of the causes of death of residents of the parish in 1860/1861
Farm Accounts 1862 A summary of the contents of a farm accounts book found in a box of books at an auction
John Harris, miner Extracts from the autobiography of John Harris, miner 1820-1884
Obituary, Kittow, 1887 Extract from the Western Morning News
Linkinhorne Poem One version of the poem, starting "At Linkinhorne where the Devil was born"
Mining in Linkinhorne A brief introduction to mining in the parish with a poem 'Caradon Lament' on the miner's lot
Parish Council Minutes Extracts from the Parish Council minute books 1918 to 1950
1649 Parliamentary Survey Extracts from the survey of 1649 which put a valuation on crown lands in the parishes.
Joseph Bennett, cordwainer A fascinating extract from the diary of Joseph Bennett, cordwainer for circa 1830
Horticultural Exhibitors 1947 A copy of a leaflet giving the names of all exhibitors at the Horticultural SHow in 1947
   

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