22 October 2026
News
Digital Archives
The history groups Digital Archive and Photograph Archive are now accessible from this website. To access go to “Local History” and click on “Links to Archives”. You may SEARCH, VIEW and DOWNLOAD articles or photographs. You cannot edit, add or delete articles or photographs. Please read the instructions first.
Note that all media is for your own personal use and should not be published. If you would like to make corrections or addditions then please email them to mylorlhg@gmail.com.
Footnote
The history group would appreciate if any readers of the website that understand some of the information is incorrect could then inform the group of an appropriate correction – the email address mylorlhg@gmail.com may be used.
Carclew House
There is a website – Carclew.com – that has an in depth history of Carclew House with many photographs and articles on the House. Well worth a visit.
History Archive
The History Group has a vast archive of material which is available for research and is kept in the Tremayne Hall in both original and digital form. The digital form facilitates searching and ensures that copies are kept off site.
There is also an extensive library of books which can be loaned out. However, there are a few notable exceptions which we would like copies of. They are –
THE STORY OF GLENDORGAL
THE INCONSISTENT SEA
VOYAGE INTO CORNWALL PAST
A GIRL, A BOY & A GANNET All by Nigel Tangye
THE FAMILY AT ROSE VILLA by Ivy Edwards
GREAT CORNISH FAMILIES by Crispin Gill
IMPORTANT WOMEN IN CORNISH HISTORY by Dr Lesley Trotter
CORNISH BRICKMAKING & BRICK BUILDINGS by John Ferguson & Charles Thurlow 1630-1920
CORNISH BRICKS & BRICKMAKING by John R Smith
We would appreciate any information on the location of any copies of the above – pleae email or contact one of our committee members
Information on forthcoming events and interesting articles on the history of the village are accessible in our Facebook “Mylor Local History Group Cornwall” page. You may wish to add your own knowledge of the history of Mylor Bridge.
The Life and Times of the Hobah a Ketch Built at Trelew by Margaret Whysall
- The 80-foot ketch, the Hobah, was built in 1879 at Trelew, halfway along Mylor Creek. Local families were involved in building, sailing and provisioning her. She traded for many years around our coasts as well as sailing as far south as Morocco, carrying cargoes of coal, chalk, beans, dynamite -and much more.
- Margaret Whysall, a Mylor History Group member and local resident, was inspired on reading an article by Joan West, a founder member of the Group. She felt compelled to research the history of the Hobah aided by local experts and reference sources. The results of her endeavours are recorded in this book. There is now a page on this website under Local History summarising her findings. The book is available for only £10 from Mylor Newsagents.
A plaque has been produced by Keith Harris commemorating the building of the Hobah. It is located at Trelew the site where the Hobah was built.
Instructions for Attendance and Subscription
The membership subscription is £12 per annum.
If you are not a member then you will be charged £4 for each evening talk and after paying for three talks you will be offered full membership for that year at no further charge – this offer is available to the end of the January talk. You will then be required to complete a GDPR form – if you have not already done so – to enable us to keep a record of your details and to keep you informed of news and events. Members may make subscritpion payments by BACS in which case please contact Jan Beardsall.
Members please bring your membership card to the evening talks to enable us to monitor attendance.
The Constitution of the History Group is available here – Constitution 2022
Events 2026-2027
All meetings take place in the Tremayne Hall and commence at 7.30pm – doors open at 7.00pm
26th September – The Helford and Special Operations Executive in WW2 – Jonathan Griffin
31st October – Charles Dickens remarkable Tour of Cornwall in 1842 – Barry West
28th November – Forgotten Women of the Cornish Coast – Elizabeth Dale
30th January – What’s Beneath – a Journey under Cornwall – Keith Russ ACSM
27th February – The Great Trek of the Transport Party – Dr Sharron Schwartz BA PhD
27th March – The Lady Agnes – Roger Radcliffe