Directory of England

Links:

• A Cornish Sourcebook - Primary sources of information for the study of the history, place names, archaeology and archives of Cornwall. (Added: 23-Apr-2009 Hits: )
  http://cornovia.org.uk

• Carn Brea Mining Society - Activities include building restoration, old mine site clearance and preservation of old milling equipment. Includes membership details, field visits, and event schedule. (Added: 23-Apr-2009 Hits: )
  http://carnbreaminingsociety.website.orange.co.uk/

• Cornish Mining World Heritage Site Bid - Information on the bid supported by resources covering history, technology, communities, sites, geology and wildlife. (Added: 23-Apr-2009 Hits: )
  http://www.cornish-mining.org.uk/

• Cornish Smugglers - Detailed history of smuggling in Cornwall. (Added: 23-Apr-2009 Hits: )
  http://members.tripod.com/morrab/

• Cornwall and Scilly Urban Survey - Producing an illustrated report and computer database for each of 18 towns to show how the town has developed over time and record its historic buildings and archaeological sites. (Added: 23-Apr-2009 Hits: )
  http://www.historic-cornwall.org.uk/

• Cornwall Constabulary (1857 - 1967) - Illustrated history of the police force covering the old local forces, individual officers, uniforms and insignia. (Added: 23-Apr-2009 Hits: )
  http://www.devon-cornwall.police.uk/v3/about/history/

• Cornwall Past - The Victoria County History of Cornwall describes its work: volumes published and research in progress. Includes draft texts online. (Added: 23-Apr-2009 Hits: )
  http://www.cornwallpast.net/

• Federation of Old Cornwall Societies - Group of local history societies throughout Cornwall. Details the work and interests of the federation, news and publications. (Added: 23-Apr-2009 Hits: )
  http://www.oldcornwall.org/

• Helen Doe, Maritime History - Helen is a lecturer on British maritime history concentrating on Cornwall. (Added: 23-Apr-2009 Hits: )
  http://www.helendoe.co.uk/

• Helston History - Also includes information about Porthleven and the Lizard Peninsula. (Added: 23-Apr-2009 Hits: )
  http://freepages.history.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~helstonhistory/

• Postcards of old Cornwall - A collection of photographs, many posted over 100 years ago from all over the county. (Added: 23-Apr-2009 Hits: )
  http://oldcornwall.netfirms.com/index.htm

• Soskernaw - Cornish history with pages on tin mining, the Stannary, castles, churches and people. (Added: 23-Apr-2009 Hits: )
  http://homepages.tesco.net/~k.wasley/

• The Cornish History Files - Project presents a timeline and the history of some Cornish places and people. Invites additions. (Added: 23-Apr-2009 Hits: )
  http://www.cornishworld.net

• The Cornish History Network - Historical research unit of Exeter University outlines its work promoting the study of Cornish history. Includes an online journal with several articles to download. (Added: 23-Apr-2009 Hits: )
  http://projects.exeter.ac.uk/cornishhistorynetwork/

• The Modern Antiquarian, Bodmin Moor, the Scillies & Elsewhere - Megalithic community site. Provides information on ancient sites in Cornwall with map references, directions and comments. (Added: 23-Apr-2009 Hits: )
  http://www.themodernantiquarian.com/site/420

• The Rise and Fall of the Tin Mining Industry in Cornwall - Archive film footage from the BBC which records the decline and fall of the tin industry. Includes one man's recollections of life underground. (Added: 23-Apr-2009 Hits: )
  http://www.bbc.co.uk/nationonfilm/topics/tin-mining/

• The Trevithick Society - Encourages interest in industrial archaeology and history in Cornwall. Details lectures, newsletter, journal and meetings. (Added: 23-Apr-2009 Hits: )
  http://www.trevithick-society.org.uk/