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Berrah Tor Granite Quarry
Liskeard Public Hall 3-5 West Street, Liskeard, CornwallA talk by Ian Piper for the East Cornwall Trevithick Society. All welcome, non-members £2 donation, refreshments available.
Pensilva – a History
Liskeard Public Hall 3-5 West Street, Liskeard, CornwallA talk by Angus Holland for the East Cornwall Trevithick Society. All welcome, non-members £2 donation, refreshments available.
Christmas quiz with a Cornish history slant
Liskeard Public Hall 3-5 West Street, Liskeard, CornwallCome along for an evening of pre-Christmas fun, with a Cornish history slant. Composed and hosted by Richard Humphrey.
Military mining on the Western front 1915-1917:The Road to Messina.
Liskeard Public Hall 3-5 West Street, Liskeard, CornwallA talk by the author Rick Stewart on World War 1 tunnels and trenches for the East Cornwall Trevithick Society.If you are interested in mining history, or military history this will be a fascinating evening. Rick Stewart is best-known as the author of the definitive book on the Devon Great Consols Mine and for appearances on the […]
Arsenic: its production and use
Liskeard Public Hall 3-5 West Street, Liskeard, CornwallA talk by Kingsley Rickard on this fascinating mineral for the East Cornwall Trevithick Society. All welcome, non-members £2 donation, refreshments available.
Industrial Archaeology of South Georgia
Liskeard Public Hall 3-5 West Street, Liskeard, CornwallA talk by John Manley for the Trevithick Society - 'The Industrial Archaeology of South Georgia - The Remains of the Whaling Industry at Grytvikn'. Non-members welcome (£2 door donation), tea, refreshments and nibbles available for the post talk mingle.
The Cornish Connection
Liskeard Public Hall 3-5 West Street, Liskeard, CornwallA talk by Dr Tregidga of the Cornish Studies Institute at Exeter University for the Trevithick Society - 'The Cornish Connection - The Shipping Trade between Cornwall and South Wales'. Non-members welcome (£2 door donation), tea, refreshments and nibbles available for the post talk mingle.
An Exploration of The Northern Quarries of Kit Hill
Kit Hill CallingtonA walk by Steve Docksey for the East Cornwall Trevithick Society. Meet at the Northern incline car park off the B3257. Bring a packed lunch.
2nd Trevithick Christmas Quiz or The Quizmasters Revenge
Liskeard Public Hall 3-5 West Street, Liskeard, CornwallA fun quiz night with a Cornish slant. Your Quizmaster is Richard Humphrey. There will be a prize for the winners and a booby for the losers. Everyone welcome to bring a team. Coffee and tea provided and you are invited to bring your own nibbles. Entry £2 donation for non-members
Archive Films on China Clay and Cornish Mining
The Trevithick Society present some short films from when china clay production was at its height in Cornwall. There may also be time for short films on old Cornish mining. Non-members £2 please.
Trevithick Society – Cornish Tin Veins
A talk by Callum Beeson for the Trevithick Society - 'Cornish Tin Veins'. Callum is a very knowledgeable person, so this will be an interesting talk. Non-members £2 please.
Trevithick Society – Caves and Cave Conservation
A talk by Gus Horsely on his many caving expeditions and conserving our caves for future generations. Non-members £2 please.
Artefact Identification and Quiz
A Crimbo quiz, some artefacts to identify and good ol' cakey tea (you'll need your own beverage if you don't want a hot variety) at Liskeard Public Hall on December 12th between 6.30- 9.30 pm If you have any Industrial Heritage items that others may have fun recognising, or that you want identified, bring them […]
Traditional Boat Building Talk
Traditional Boat Building Talk will be given by Gary Mitchell for The Trevithick Society in Liskeard Public Hall on Monday 9th January from 7.30- 9 pm From the 1800s, the Mitchell family built first class boats at Port Mellon in Cornwall. Some were owned by the Royal Family. Percy Mitchell was described as "an artist […]
Nature After Minerals Talk
Liskeard Public Hall 3-5 West Street, Liskeard, CornwallAn interesting talk by Nick Coppin about how the landscape is regenerated after it has had mining activity. Trevithick Society event - non-members welcome, entry £2. Liskeard Public Hall