Category Archives: General

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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Hollyoaks Filmed in Newquay 1997

Posted on 31, July 2013 by newquayt

In 1997 Hollyoaks filmed in Newquay when the gang went to Newquay for a holiday. It was filmed on location. During the holiday Tony Hutchinson came to Newquay with the gang and sleept with Carol Groves. 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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Rock Samphire is in Season

Posted on 26, July 2013 by newquayt

Rock samphire can be found on the cliffs of Cornwall, it’s a sea vegetable that grows in abundance along the cliffs and coast of Cornwall. Now it’s mid-season, you should be able to forage for rock samphire and try it … Continue reading →

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