Devoran Railway Centenary Festival & History

Devoran Railway Centenary Festival & History A weekend of events and activities to mark 100 years since the 'last train', on The Redruth and Chasewater Railway, ran into Devoran.

The Devoran Railway Centenary, a weekend of events and activities to mark 100 years since the end of The Redruth and Chasewater Railway, lead on to more of Devoran's history on this page. Supported by HLF and other local organisations. There is an exhibition, an evening of talks and guided walks organised by Devoran Village Hall Management Committee. There is a performance by local school children

, a writers workshop and a community picnic organised by Devoran Community Association. While Devoran Village Hall Management Committee have taken reasonable steps to ensure that events at Devoran Village Hall are as safe as possible, participation in the guided walks and the cycle ride is at your own risk. Devoran Village Hall Management Committee cannot be held responsible for accidents, injuries or lost property on the walks and cycle rides. NB: When taking part in any of the walks please wear suitable footwear and clothing

13/06/2026
Coming up an interesting talk by Redruth & Chasewater Railway expert Eric Rabjohn.
09/06/2026

Coming up an interesting talk by Redruth & Chasewater Railway expert Eric Rabjohn.

14/03/2026

Kresen Kernow (‘Cornwall Centre’) is home to the world’s largest collection of documents, books, maps and photographs related to Cornwall’s history. Everyone is welcome to visit and explore these amazing collections.

02/02/2026

Devoran Village Hall's now restored model replica of a piece of equipment used in the Hall when the Hall was a railway workshop had an 'Away Day' on Saturday. It was on display at Kresen Kernow, the Archives and Cornish Studies Service for the day.
The model was made by apprentice engineer W J Woolcock of Quenchwell in 1881.
Donated to the Hall by Mr R Wheatcroft.
Restored by Mr B Thomas.
New case purchase with a donation from from Mr G Burgess.

24/01/2026

To mark 200 years since the opening of the Redruth and Chasewater Railway, join us at Kresen Kernow on Saturday 31 January for an afternoon talk, an opportunity to view photographs and documents about the railway, and a chance to see behind-the-scenes at Kresen Kernow.

Open from 1-4pm, with a talk by Bob Richards at 1.30pm, based on his book ‘Four Foot Gauge’, and discovery time afterwards.

This event is free and no booking is required.

This beautiful model was originally housed in Devoran School, when at it's original site in Market Street. When work was...
12/12/2025

This beautiful model was originally housed in Devoran School, when at it's original site in Market Street. When work was being done to the school it was put in a skip. It was secretly rescued by one of the teachers; as the then Head wasn't interested in old things or history. The model was returned to the maker's family in America and has been restored.
Katina - Maritime Archaeology Database
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