An interview with Troon-born Cornish cricketer Tony Penberthy, who played professionally for First Class County side Northamptonshire…
Author Archives: TheCornishHistorian
Cornish Sporting Heroes, #4: John Collins: Camborne, Cornwall and England Rugby
Camborne man John Collins is England’s oldest living rugby union international. He played for Cornwall between 1950-53 and won three caps for the England RFU in 1952…
Camborne RFC’s Top Try Scorers
The history of Camborne Rugby Club’s top try scorers over the years, from 1877 to the present day…
Cornish Sporting Heroes, #3: Richard Pascoe, Saint Piran Cycling
I speak with Saint Piran and Bike Chain boss Richard Pascoe on his early career, his business and the future of the Saint Piran Pro Cycling Team…
Cornish Sporting Heroes, #2: Graham Paul, Rugby League Star
An interview with Cornish dual-code rugby legend Graham Paul…
Cornish Sporting Heroes, #1: Emma Stepto, International Distance Runner
An interview with international distance runner Emma Stepto…
1908 and All That
How Cornwall’s skipper John Jackett masterminded the legendary 1908 County Championship campaign…
The Great Cornish Bake Off
At the end of the Napoleonic Wars, a group of Cornishmen exploit demand by establishing a network selling flour cut with china clay…
Death or Victory: The Bodmin Jail Riot of 1827
Penal treadwheels were a terrifying instrument of punishment, and Bodmin Jail’s was especially bad…
The Piskie Trap Podcast: Mary Hartley of Rosewarne
Keith Wallis of ‘The Piskie Trap’ and myself discuss the tragic figure of Mary Hartley…
Francis Edwards ~ The Cornish Historian 