Tin mine engine house near Tywarnhayle, Porthtowan

Charlestown harbour near St Austell

The Men-an-Tol standing stones near Penzance

Local legend says that a person passing through the holed stone can cure many ailments including infertility.

The Man Engine

Photograph courtesy of Rowan-Katy

Geevor Tin Mine

Timeline photo, courtesy of Rowan-Katy

Cornwall Family History Society

Registered Charity No 288686

Welcome to the Cornwall Family History Society website. Since its beginning in 1976, the society has aimed to become a centre of excellence by encouraging Cornish family history research. This is being achieved by publishing a quarterly journal, co-ordinating the transcription and indexing of more than five million original records, maintaining a research library in Truro for members and the general public and offering a means of worldwide contact and exchange of information between members.

OPENING TIMES

Monday – 11.00 to 15.00
Tuesday – CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC
Wednesday – 11.00 to 15.00
Thursday – 11.00 to 15.00
Friday – 11.00 to 15.00
Saturday – 10.00 to 13.00 (first Saturday of the month)
Sunday – closed all day

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JOURNAL PLEA

We are always seeking contributions (brief, medium, lengthier). It is YOUR journal and we depend on your contributions to make it happen. All topics considered provided they relate to family history and have a Cornish connection. Please include photos if possible. Please get writing everyone and send your submissions to editor@cornwallfhs.com.

LATEST SOCIETY NEWS

DECEMBER JOURNAL

17th December 2018

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The PDF of the December journal is now available in the members’ area It is a colour version of the journal. If you have any comments, please email the secretary or comment on our Facebook page. Remember there is a financial advantage in taking this paperless version of the society’s

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Our Men Who Served 1914-1918 St Keverne Parish

10th December 2018

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New: Our Men Who Served 1914-1918 St Keverne Parish This is the title of a book written by Karen Richards and Terry Moyle on behalf of the St. Keverne Local History Society. It is the culmination of many years of research into the names on the Roll of Honour, on the War Memorials at S

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The Married Widows of Cornwall

3rd October 2018

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New: The Married Widows of Cornwall by Lesley Trotter One of the untold stories of 19th century emigration from Cornwall is that of the thousands of wives ‘left behind’ by men leaving to work overseas. Known as ‘married widows’, these women singlehandedly manag

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SEPTEMBER JOURNAL

5th September 2018

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The PDF of the September journal is now available in the members’ area It is a colour version of the journal. If you have any comments, please email the secretary or comment on our Facebook page. Remember there is a financial advantage in taking this paperless version of the society’s

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Membership Subscription Offer

2nd October 2015

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We are now offering all members, both new and existing, an innovative combined subscription. A year’s membership subscription when purchased together with a year’s subscription to the society’s research database will result in significant savings.

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Cornwall Family History Society

Registered Charity No 288686

OPENING TIMES

Monday – 11.00 to 15.00
Tuesday – CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC
Wednesday – 11.00 to 15.00
Thursday – 11.00 to 15.00
Friday – 11.00 to 15.00
Saturday – 10.00 to 13.00 (first Saturday of the month)
Sunday – closed all day

PLEASE CLICK HERE TO ACCESS OUR GDPR MEMBERS INTERESTS FORM

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LATEST SOCIETY NEWS

DECEMBER JOURNAL

Our Men Who Served 1914-1918 St Keverne Parish

The Married Widows of Cornwall

SEPTEMBER JOURNAL

Membership Subscription Offer

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