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Fred Negus: ‘A Dolcoath Miner’s bravery’

Captain Blackwood R.A.M.C., wrote home from France to describe the bravery of  [Continue Reading]

Rugby Matches at the Front: Fred Negus

In 1915, three rugby matches were played at the Front  [Continue Reading]

Football at the Front: Jack Soloman from Redruth

At least one player in the Cornish team was from  [Continue Reading]

‘Camborne Men in Camp’

A large number of men who signed up in Camborne  [Continue Reading]

Football at the Front: Camborne Rugby Football Club

Camborne RFC were established in 1878, and are one of  [Continue Reading]

Football at the Front: Cornish forward Thomas Penhorwood

One man, Thomas Penhorwood, played in the first match of  [Continue Reading]

Letter from Capt. W Blackwood

A letter from Captain William Blackwood, published in the West  [Continue Reading]

West Cornwall Miners’ and Women’s Hospital

Many mines operated a Miners’ Club; a weekly levy to  [Continue Reading]

Captain William Blackwood

Captain William Blackwood (1879-1960) was a well-known doctor in Camborne.  [Continue Reading]

Football at the Front: the Cornwall and Devon teams

In spring 2015, Camborne Rugby Football Club sent a ball  [Continue Reading]

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