Camelford
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Camelford books (5 available)
- 3 photos on Camelford appear in 1 Frith books - View photos of Camelford
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Family History
I have been researching my family tree and it seems that my great-great-grandfather was born in St Breward, Camelford. His name was William J Burnard. His mother was called Ann and his father's name was James. He also had a brother called Thomas. My hope is that someone will be able to tell me more and whether there are any relatives still living in the area. I was in Camelford recently and I must say it's a lovely place. Please contact me if you have any information.
Contributed by tracy heal
World War One visitor
In January 1917, my grandfather, Percy Smith, a young soldier from Australia, was on leave from the Front in France. He visited a family in Camelford, and this is the letter he wrote home to his sister. I would love to know more about the family and the area he visited.
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Helston Manor
Camelford
Cornwell
Jan 31st 1917
Dear Maud,
I wrote to Mother last week - the day after I arrived from France and told her about my journey across. The trip across was not very pleasant but you more than make up for that once you get here.
I spent three days in London and had a look at all the sights - ...read more here
Contributed by Sally Edsall
Cornwall memories
Family History
I have been researching my family tree and it seems that my great-great-grandfather was born in St Breward, Camelford. His name was William J Burnard. His mother was called Ann and his father's name was James. He also had a brother called Thomas. My hope is that someone will be able to tell me more and whether there are any relatives still living in the area. I was in Camelford recently and I must say it's a lovely place. Please contact me if you have any information.
A memory of Camelford contributed by tracy heal
World War One visitor
In January 1917, my grandfather, Percy Smith, a young soldier from Australia, was on leave from the Front in France. He visited a family in Camelford, and this is the letter he wrote home to his sister. I would love to know more about the family and the area he visited.
*******
Helston Manor
Camelford
Cornwell
Jan 31st 1917
Dear Maud,
I wrote to Mother last week - the day after I arrived from France and told her about my journey across. The trip across was not very pleasant but you more than make up for that once you get here.
I spent three days in London and had a look at all the sights - ...read more here
A memory of Camelford contributed by Sally Edsall
Extracts From Camelford & Cornwall books
The second highest part of Bodmin Moor is Rough Tor, at 1311 feet. The Tor has two granite outcrops which nature has evolved to form stacks of impressive bun-like stones; otherwise the moor is bleak and treeless. This outcrop is inside a stone fort, where the remains of hut circles belonging to the late Bronze/early Iron Age have been found.
An extract from from"Ancient Monuments and Stone Circles Photographic Memories".
Plain window glass brings light into the rather plain interior with its wagon roofs. The chancel window has an
unusual design in the centre. There is no north aisle, but instead the plain Norman arch on the left is for a transept
which contains the organ.
An extract from from"Churches of East Cornwall Photographic Memories".
Although it is only one and
a half miles from Camelford,
St Adwena’s church stands
very much on its own by the
fringe of Bodmin Moor. The
south aisle has been added,
built with granite blocks, as
seen at Boscastle’s St Juliot
church. The design at the top
of this aisle’s east window is
similar to that at Lanteglos
church. The churchyard is ill-
kept in this view.
An extract from from"Churches of East Cornwall Photographic Memories".
Many places stake a claim to be either the burial place of King Arthur or the site of his last battle. His last battle was at Camlann, whose name means crooked bank, or glen.
An extract from from"Ancient Monuments and Stone Circles Photographic Memories".
Since there is no evidence of Arthur ever existing, the claim that this is his grave is academic, though it would be foolish to ignore the power of handed-down legend.
An extract from from"Ancient Monuments and Stone Circles Photographic Memories".