Chester Trelease – a Cornishman who crossed the globe
Chester Trelease travelled many thousands of miles in his short [Continue Reading]
Cornishmen who died in the Middle East
It’s poignant today (12/11/2023) to remember Cornishmen who died in [Continue Reading]
Letter from Chester Trelease back home to Redruth
Chester Trelease was one of many young men who wrote [Continue Reading]
World War One poetry available in Hayle
For anyone visiting in Hayle, west Cornwall: booklets of the [Continue Reading]
German shipwreck 1917 still visible on north coast
The remains of a German-built ship, the Belém, are still [Continue Reading]
Detective work reveals a Cornish soldier’s regiment
Photographs held by families can hold many clues: even if [Continue Reading]
The staff at Scorrier
Staff at Auxiliary Hospitals had a structure and hierarchy. This [Continue Reading]
Autograph book from the Auxiliary Hospital at Scorrier House
As thousands of wounded returned from the Front, extra hospitals [Continue Reading]
Grave of Frederick Norway, brother of Nevil Shute
The grave of Frederick Norway, who died aged 19. He [Continue Reading]
Finding the grave of Josiah Mitchell, Townshend
Finding the grave of Josiah Mitchell, in one of the [Continue Reading]
