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

GOOD NEWS

WE ARE HOPING TO RE-OPEN OUR RESEARCH LIBRARY ON

2nd AUGUST 2021

YOU WILL NEED TO BOOK AN APPOINTMENT

PLEASE CONTACT THE SECRETARY FOR AN APPOINTMENT

DON’T FORGET OUR UPDATED WAR WEBSITE

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 only)
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

JUNE JOURNAL 2021

4th June 2021
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The PDF of the Junejournal 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 jour
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The Story of the Vivians by Stanley Vivian is now available

28th April 2021
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New: The Story of the Vivians by Stanley Vivian
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MARCH JOURNAL 2021

3rd March 2021
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The PDF of the March 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 jo
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DECEMBER JOURNAL 2020

2nd December 2020
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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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AGM 2020

28th October 2020
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As by this time you are undoubtedly aware, we have been unable to host the 2020 CFHS AGM. This is down to the struggles and unsurety caused by the worldwide COVID-19 situation. In lieu of an actual meeting we have put all the resources normally distributed online where our members can
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SEPTEMBER JOURNAL 2020

4th September 2020
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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’
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JUNE JOURNAL 2020

1st June 2020
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The PDF of the June 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 jou
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FREE PRE-1858 WILLS NOW AVAILABLE

26th May 2020
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Free copies of historical wills The National Archives (TNA) at Kew is currently closed to the public. While this continues, it is allowing people to download up to 50 digitised items per 30-day period free of charge. Usually the price is £3.50 per will. Only 10 items can be downloaded
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FROM THE CFHS PRESIDENT

27th March 2020
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Dear Members I think we are all getting used to seeing ‘We’re currently closed’ messages on the home pages of the various research library websites that we visit. Now a new message is beginning to appear – it reads ‘Following the Government’s roadmap announcement we’re making plans fo
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Cornwall Family History Society

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 over 5 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.

Contact CFHS

Cornwall Family History Society,
18 Lemon Street,
Truro,
Cornwall,
TR1 2LS, UK

e: secretary@cornwallfhs.com
t: 01872 264044

The Cornwall Family History Society, 18 Lemon Street, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 2LS, UK
email: secretary@cornwallfhs.com | telephone: 01872 264044
Registered Charity No: 288686 | © 2017 the Cornwall Family History Society
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