Category Archives: Newquay History

Newquay Museum & Heritage Archives

Posted on 13, December 2014 by newquayt

Newquay Old Cornwall Society opened a museum alongside their archives, in early 2014. Newquay Museum is based at Central House, Crantock Street, Newquay – and an easily accessible spot for finding out more about the history of Newquay or you … Continue reading →

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Newquay Lifeboat Capsized, 1908

Posted on 1, August 2013 by newquayt

On 6 March 1908, the lifeboat at Newquay was the James Stevens No.5. There was particularly stormy weather in the month when the lifeboat went out for its quarterly practice run – and a huge wave engulfed the lifeboat and capsized it. Continue reading →

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Joan Tonkin, Talskiddy, 1773-1869

Posted on 30, July 2013 by newquayt

There have been many stories told of the longevity of Cornish residents. One such story I came across was regarding an old lady who lived at Talskiddy until 1869. Joan Tonkin was 96 when she died in November 1869, giving a … Continue reading →

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Watergate Bay Hotel History

Posted on 25, July 2013 by newquayt

The Watergate Bay Hotel history is short, but varied, at times its existence being in doubt. Just 120 years ago there was nothing on the site, it was simply the northern end of Watergate Bay, which starts at Porth by … Continue reading →

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