Cornwall Family History Society

06/06/2026

Due to unforeseen circumstances our research library will be closed today. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

25/04/2026

We are at Kresen Kernow (Redruth) from 10.00 am to 2.00 pm today.

24/04/2026

Hope to see you tomorrow.

18/04/2026

We are at Kresen Kernow for one of our free drop-in sessions next Saturday.

05/04/2026

Happy Easter from Everyone at Cornwall Family History Society

05/03/2026

Gool Peran Lowen

Happy St Piran's Day

10/02/2026

Sad news about the passing of Moira Tangye, a Fellow of Cornwall Family History Society.

Newquay Old Cornwall Society sadly shares the news that our immediate past President Moira Tangye has passed away at the age of 90.

Moira was a really splendid person, so knowledgeable and possessed a great sense of humour. Her contribution to Cornish heritage across many sectors was considerable. Moira was honoured with a bardship of Gorsedh Kernow in 1993 taking the Kernewek name ‘Kevrenores Kernow hag Ameryky’ (Linker of Cornwall & America). This name reflected her work relating to the Cornish Global Migration Project. She will also be known as author and compiler of 'The Book of St Ervan: The story of a rural parish published in 2006.

Besides this and her association with Newquay Old Cornwall Society, Moira was also connected with Cornwall Heritage Trust as a founder and many other Cornish organisations. A much fuller biographical obituary will be shared on the Newquay Museum Group website in due course.

Moira's funeral will take place on 20th February at the Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Tower Road, Newquay. It is a privilege to have known Moira and spent time chatting and having a laugh with her. She will be remembered with great affection by many people.

Image: Kowethas Ertach Kernow

28/01/2026

28/01/2026

Are you currently researching a topic relating to Cornwall’s industry, landscape, archaeology, geology, architecture, businesses, trade or community? Or do you use printed material in your research (posters, sales catalogues, mine plans, maps, postcards, newspapers, pamphlets etc)?

You might be interested in submitting a presentation, in the form of a talk, film or performance, relating to this research for the 2026 Centre for Printing History and Culture (CPHC) conference, which will be held at Kresen Kernow later this year to coincide with our next exhibition ‘Cornwall in Print’.

Further details can be found on the CPHC website: https://www.cphc.org.uk/updates/2025/10/28/print-printing-and-industrial-heritage.

The closing date for proposals is 31 January 2026.

Image: Lithograph, Logans Rock, printed by J P Vibert and published by Tonkin and Vibert, Penzance 1824.

28/01/2026

The Mullion Old Cornwall Society is delighted to welcome Kevin Knowles to the Village Hall on Monday 9th February for what will be a fascinating evening. Kevin will be sharing his extensive research: "Predannack Airfield & Barnes Wallis." What brought one of Britain’s greatest inventors—the genius behind the "Bouncing Bomb"—to Mullion.

This talk reveals the secrets behind Wallis's work in Mullion and the ground-breaking inventions that shaped history. It is a unique opportunity to see how our local landscape connects to a world story, making it an evening of significant interest both locally and further afield.

Whether you are a history enthusiast or simply curious about the unknown past of Predannack and Mullion, this promises to be an excellent and deeply researched presentation.

Doors open at 7:00pm for a 7:30pm start. Admission is free for members and £2.00 for non-members, with 2026 membership remaining at only £5.00 for those wishing to join.

There will be the usual raffle and plenty of time after the talk to catch up over tea and chat. We look forward to seeing one and all n the 9th February!