Programme of talks 2021/22
Programme of talks for 2021/221/7/2021
Welcome to the Fowey Harbour Heritage Society Website
Fowey harbour, which includes the communities of Fowey, Bodinnick and Polruan, has been a significant international trading port since the medieval period and is still a working port today, exporting china clay. Our aim is to encourage you to explore the area and find out more about the places and people that have contributed to its heritage.
Promoting the heritage of the Fowey harbour area
The Society introduces you to the rich and varied history of Fowey harbour and what you can see today by:
- Organising talks
- Publishing an annual journal
- Presenting our annual heritage awards
- Providing heritage grants to local organisations
- Promoting guided walks
- Working with other societies on heritage projects
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1/5/2021
The Voyage of the Mayflower in 1620 - the myths and the reality. A talk by Mike Haywood.
Fowey Church. In view of restrictions admittance will be ticketed.
Saturday 31 July
Cost: £5 members, £8 non members
Contact: All enquiries to Hon. Sec, Kath Pearce, on 07977 572268 or via Ticket Tailor https://buytickets.at/foweyharbourheritagesociety/545821
2020 was the 400th anniversary of the Mayflower’s historic voyage with settlers to North America. Much of it is now legendary. Mike Haywood, artist and oceanographer, will look at the facts we know and the Cornish connections
