People of Cornwall, #3: what was the story behind pioneering underground photographer J C Burrow’s amazing images of Cornish miners? Read on… the-cornish-historian.com/2022/08/28/t... #Kernow #Cornwall #Cornish #Kernow/Cornwall

People of Cornwall, #2: the story of the amazingly dedicated Sister Helen Phillipps-Treby, manager of a Saltash hospital for over 50 years… the-cornish-historian.com/2021/12/05/s... #Cornwall #Cornish #Kernow #Kernow/Cornwall

People of Cornwall, #1: the eventful life of Richard Holloway, a Redruth lawyer in the late 1800s… the-cornish-historian.com/2022/09/06/m... #Cornwall #Kernow #Cornish #Kernow/Cornwall

Redruth Wanderers RFC were a team of old boys and shop assistants who only played on Thursdays, which was early closing day. The trophy is the Cornwall Old Boys RFU Cup. Image from Tom Salmon, The Story of Rugby Football in Cornwall. #Cornwall #Kernow #Cornish #Kernow/Cornwall

In 1930s Cornwall, newer industries began to form their own sports teams. Here are the Cornwall Electric Power Company RFC, who like their firm were based at Carn Brea. #Cornwall #Kernow #Cornish #Kernow/Cornwall

On this date in 1922, the striking pupils of the Cornish village of Polruan marched on the school in protest and vandalised the building. Read the full story below… the-cornish-historian.com/2025/08/30/t... #Kernow #Cornwall #Cornish #Kernow/Cornwall

On this date in 1874, the children of Polwhele were treated to a minstrel performance as a Christmas treat. Minstrel bands were a popular aspect of Cornish entertainment, though they are all-but forgotten now… the-cornish-historian.com/2025/01/25/c... #Cornwall #Kernow #Cornish #Kernow/Cornwall

Redruth County School RFC joined the Cornwall RFU in the 1938/39 season and were cutting their teeth against such seasoned junior clubs as St Day, Troon and Lanner. Here they are in 1937. #Cornwall #Kernow #Cornish #Kernow/Cornwall

Rugby in east Cornwall was trailblazed by the St Austell based Hornets RFC. Formed in 1933 with Sir Arthur Quiller-Couch as President, by 1939 they were a senior club boasting Cornwall players on their books. Here they are in 1936. #Kernow #Cornwall #Cornish #Kernow/Cornwall

Though officially formed in 1909, Lanner RFC had several gaps in their playing record until they notched up 15 consecutive seasons as a junior Cornish club between the wars. Here they are in 1932. #Cornwall #Kernow #Cornwall #Kernow/Cornwall

Happy New Year! Last year was: 20 new posts, 37,000 website views, over one million social media views, 39 new website subscribers, six interviews, three presentations, several chapters of a book on the history of Cornish rugby...bring on 2026... #Kernow #Cornwall #Cornish #Kernow/Cornwall

Cornish side Troon RFC came into their own from the mid-1920s, playing in fields behind what was The Grenville Arms. Here they are in 1926/27; my grandfather stands in the middle row, second-left. #Kernow #Cornwall #Cornish #Kernow/Cornwall

Continuing my interest in Cornish rugby XVs of the 1930s, here’s Redruth Albany, who joined the CRFU in 1930. #Kernow #Cornwall #Cornish #Kernow/Cornwall

Cornwall's Sparnon Gate RFC only existed for a few seasons in the 1930s. Their coach – the man in the white shirt – is the Redruth RFC, Cornwall and England legend Bert Solomon. #Kernow #Cornwall #Cornish #Kernow/Cornwall

It’s 26 December, and that can mean only thing: Camborne RFC hosting Redruth RFC in the 111th Boxing Day Derby! Let’s take a trip back to Camborne’s 1977/78 Centenary Season to see who won THAT encounter! the-cornish-historian.com/2022/12/26/c... #Cornwall #Kernow #Cornish #Kernow/Cornwall

During Christmas week 1921, former Camborne RFC player Harry Rodda donated £11 (£450 today) to the Cornish Miners’ Distress Fund. Follow my link to find out more about the relationship between mining and rugby in Camborne… the-cornish-historian.com/2024/12/26/r... #Cornwall #Kernow #Cornish

*NEW POST* The stories of the Cornish rugby players good enough for international trials but who the England selectors ultimately overlooked… the-cornish-historian.com/2025/12/13/c... #Cornwall/Kernow #Cornwall #Cornish #Kernow

New post on Saturday! What do a miner, a dentist, a wrestler and an artist’s son have in common? #Kernow #Cornwall #Cornish #Kernow/Cornwall

On this date in 1819, a man sold his wife by auction at a Cornish market… the-cornish-historian.com/2024/12/10/t... #Cornwall #Kernow #Cornish #Cornwall/Kernow

On this date in 1843, Cornish heiress Mary Hartley was found insane at a commission organised by her in-laws… the-cornish-historian.com/2024/11/02/t... #Cornwall #Kernow #Cornish #Kernow/#Cornwall

On this date in 1903, Cornishman Charles Carkeek, mayor of Blackall in Queensland, died. He had been a founder-member of Camborne RFC. Follow my link to find out about the club's origins... the-cornish-historian.com/2023/08/26/c... #Cornwall #Kernow #Cornish #Kernow/Cornwall

Ever fancied a turn on the potter's wheel?? I highly recommend Sarah Sullivan Ceramics, Redruth, for a Christmas present with a difference... #Cornwall #Kernow #Cornish #Kernow/Cornwall #Redruth #Pottery #Ceramics

The first Cornishman to win an international trial cap was Camborne RFC’s Fred Rodda in 1901. He later emigrated to South Africa and appeared for Randfontein United RFC. He stands sixth from left in the back row. #Cornwall #Cornish #Kernow #Kernow/Cornwall

Following yesterday, people have been asking just how good Redruth RFC's Roy Jennings was. I recommend Nick Serpell's excellent book 'Hellfire Awaits', but here's a few snippets from the national 'papers of the 1930s. He was THAT good - and that unlucky. #Kernow #Cornwall #Cornish #Kernow/Cornwall

Redruth’s Roy Jennings (left) and Camborne’s Bill Biddick never played rugby for England, but were told to be ready for the trial at Camborne in 1928. Neither got a chance, Jennings having to run touch. It was the first trial in Cornwall. #Cornwall #Cornish #Kernow #Kernow/Cornwall

Delighted to report that my talk on the last years of Holmans was well received by the Trevithick Society last night... #Cornwall #Kernow #Cornish #Kernow/Cornwall

On this date in 1935, Cornish sporting legend John Jackett died. Read all about his amazing career below… #Cornish #Kernow #Cornwall #Kernow/Cornwall the-cornish-historian.com/2024/06/29/i...

*NEW POST* Lest we forget, here are the stories of the men of Camborne School of Mines RFC who fought and died in World War One. #Cornwall #Kernow #Cornish #Kernow/Cornwall the-cornish-historian.com/2025/11/09/r...

A new post will be coming out for Remembrance Sunday... #Kernow #Cornwall #Kernow/Cornwall #Cornish

Happy 97th birthday to England rugby's oldest international, Camborne's John Collins. I was privileged to interview John earlier this year. See my link to find out more about his career... #Kernow #Cornwall #Cornish #Kernow/Cornwall the-cornish-historian.com/2025/05/03/c...

On Monday, 10 November at 7.30 I will be giving a Zoom presentation to the Trevithick Society: ‘Pride and Anger: The Last Years of Holmans’. If you’re a member I hope to see you there! If you’d like to join, go here: trevithicksociety.info/index.php/me... #Cornwall #Kernow #Cornish #Kernow/Cornwall

On this date in 1914, pioneering mining photographer J C Burrow died. Read all about his amazing work below… #Cornwall #Kernow #Cornish #Kernow/Cornwall the-cornish-historian.com/2022/08/28/t...

On this date in 1958, Sister Helen-Phillipps-Treby died. She had managed St Barnabas Hospital Saltash from 1896-1951. Read on… the-cornish-historian.com/2021/12/05/s... #Cornwall #Kernow #Cornish #Kernow/Cornwall

On this date in 1924, Redruth RFC’s Tommy Harris became Cornwall’s first rugby league international, representing England against an Other Nationalities side. Read on to find out more... the-cornish-historian.com/2025/06/28/c... #Kernow #Cornwall #Cornish #Kernow/Cornwall

On this date in 1898, fortune teller Beatrice Small stood trial accused of defrauding Cornish country folk…read on… #Cornish #Cornwall #Kernow #Kernow/Cornwall the-cornish-historian.com/2021/12/20/t...

On this date in 1873, the biggest anti-police riot in Cornish history took place in Camborne… the-cornish-historian.com/2023/10/07/t... #Cornwall #Kernow #Cornish #Kernow/Cornwall

On this date in 1873, two miners were thrown in jail after assaulting several police officers. What happened next? Read on… the-cornish-historian.com/2023/09/30/t... #Cornwall #Kernow #Cornish #Kernow/Cornwall #Riots

Many happy returns to Cornish wrestling legend Gerry Cawley! Read my interview with Gerry below… #cornwall #kernow #cornwall/kernow #cornish the-cornish-historian.com/2025/06/07/c...

On this date in 1893, seven men were killed at Dolcoath Mine. The photographer J C Burrow had taken an image of 493 fathom, where the disaster occurred, months before it happened. Read on… the-cornish-historian.com/2022/08/28/t... #Cornwall #Kernow #Cornish #Kernow/Cornwall

On this date in 1924, Cornwall’s best rugby players took on the greatest New Zealand XV in history…read on… #Cornwall #Kernow #Cornish #Kernow/Cornwall the-cornish-historian.com/2024/09/21/t...

On this date in 1934, legendary fast bowler let rip against Cornwall’s best cricketers… #Cornish #Cornwall #Kernow #Kernow/Cornwall the-cornish-historian.com/2023/04/28/b...

Love thy neighbour: Camborne RFC host Redruth RFC, today, 2.30pm... #Cornwall #Kernow #Cornish #Kernow/Cornwall #rugby the-cornish-historian.com/2023/09/02/c...

Cornish Metals are now working on the 195 fathom pumping station at South Crofty. Here’s my maternal grandfather, John Williams, at work there in the early 1980s. #Cornwall #Kernow #Cornish #Kernow/#Cornwall #mining

Great day at Northampton RFC - #rwc2025

No Cornish knitted rugby figure @northamptonsaints for the Women’s Rugby World Cup?! #rugbyunion #cornwall

Bargain Power Rangers, Northampton RFC, for the Women’s Rugby World Cup #rugby #rugbyunion

Many happy returns to Cornish cricketing hero Tony Penberthy! #Cornwall #Cornish #Kernow #Kernow/Cornwall the-cornish-historian.com/2025/05/17/c...

*NEW POST* Back to school anyone? #Cornwall #Kernow #Cornish #Kernow/Cornwall #History #Strikes the-cornish-historian.com/2025/08/30/t...

New post on Saturday! Cornwall’s schoolchildren take matters into their own hands…for more tales of Cornish history, follow the link below… the-cornish-historian.com #Cornwall #Kernow #Cornish #Kernow/Cornwall

On this date in 1814, there was murder on the streets of Lostwithiel…read on… #Cornwall #Cornish #Kernow #Kernow/Cornwall the-cornish-historian.com/2024/03/23/g...