Category Archives: Cornwall

An interesting place, St. Eval.  In 1938 most of the land around here was acquired by compulsory purchase.  The village, apart from the church, which would provide a good observation post, was demolished, and in its place R.A.F. St. Eval … Continue reading →

The three CWGC headstones in the churchyard are all Merchant Navy men who died during the early years of the Second World War.  Sadly, only one is identified.  Two of them were members of the crew of the S.S. Gairsoppa, … Continue reading →

                    It might interest you to know that in 1901, up on Podhu Head behind where the building now stands, Marconi transmitted the first transatlantic radio signals; you can still find evidence if you take a wander along the cliff tops. Update … Continue reading →