Charlestown History Group

Charlestown History Group Protecting and Promoting the History of Charlestown, Cornwall.

Adverts showing the harbour for sale in 2012. (Credits & Thanks: BNPS; History Group. CHG/SM1022/P1488).
24/05/2026

Adverts showing the harbour for sale in 2012. (Credits & Thanks: BNPS; History Group. CHG/SM1022/P1488).

An old and newer view of the lower part of Duporth Road showing the gardens of Back Row. 50 years separate the photos, a...
03/05/2026

An old and newer view of the lower part of Duporth Road showing the gardens of Back Row. 50 years separate the photos, and now the view has changed further with the construction of new housing on the site of the old coal yard and cooperage. (Credits & Thanks: History Group. CHG/SM1021/P1484).

An action shot from inside the foundry in 1987. The Ironworks first opened in 1827. (Credits & Thanks: History Group. ...
19/04/2026

An action shot from inside the foundry in 1987. The Ironworks first opened in 1827. (Credits & Thanks: History Group. CHG/SM1026/P4115).

An unusual view of Duck Street and the back of what was then Bay View Guest House. Taken from the then-new Rashleigh Bee...
12/04/2026

An unusual view of Duck Street and the back of what was then Bay View Guest House. Taken from the then-new Rashleigh Beer Garden in the late 1970s. (Credit: Charlestown History Group. CHG/SM1012/P1175).

New Consolidated Mines of Cornwall Ltd lorry tipping clay to MV Navis. (Credit: China Clay History Society. CHG/SM1003/P...
05/04/2026

New Consolidated Mines of Cornwall Ltd lorry tipping clay to MV Navis. (Credit: China Clay History Society. CHG/SM1003/P1438).

Steam power dominates the shipping in this postcard view from early in the 20th century. (Credits & Thanks: Charlestown ...
29/03/2026

Steam power dominates the shipping in this postcard view from early in the 20th century. (Credits & Thanks: Charlestown History Group. CHG/SM1249/P1766). ;

The inner harbour was requisitioned by the Admiralty in 1942 for the war effort to complete the fit-out of mine sweepers...
22/03/2026

The inner harbour was requisitioned by the Admiralty in 1942 for the war effort to complete the fit-out of mine sweepers. (Credits & Thanks: Charlestown History Group. CHG/SM1248/P1080). ;

From the early 1790s, rope making was one of the first industries to establish itself in Charlestown, supporting the co...
15/03/2026

From the early 1790s, rope making was one of the first industries to establish itself in Charlestown, supporting the construction of the new port. Largely unchanged today, this 1980s view shows the ropewalk—a long, straight track where materials, originally h**p, were laid out and twisted together to form rope. Charlestown’s ropewalk is over 300 metres long and was capable of producing ropes up to 1,000 feet in length. (Credits & Thanks: Charlestown History Group. CHG/SM1247/P4287). ;

During filming for The Eagle has Landed in 1976, the cast take a break on set with the Pier House dressed as the Bell an...
08/03/2026

During filming for The Eagle has Landed in 1976, the cast take a break on set with the Pier House dressed as the Bell and Dragon. The café remains open, selling ice cream to those drawn to the village to watch. Quiet please....ACTION ! (Credits & Thanks: Charlestown History Group. CHG/SM1246/P4212). ;

A super St Piran's Day with a busy photographic exhibition before a social pasty supper and Trelawny shout. Thanks to al...
06/03/2026

A super St Piran's Day with a busy photographic exhibition before a social pasty supper and Trelawny shout. Thanks to all who came along, and to those who helped make the day possible. What could be better ? Celebrating our national day, sharing history with friends and raising funds to support the work of the Charlestown History Group. Thankyou.

Flag flying today at the Gun Battery - 5th March 2026.HAPPY ST PIRAN'S DAY.Thanks to all who raise a flag to mark a spec...
05/03/2026

Flag flying today at the Gun Battery - 5th March 2026.
HAPPY ST PIRAN'S DAY.
Thanks to all who raise a flag to mark a special occasion and contribute valuable funds to help preserve and promote Charlestown's history.
https://charlestownhistorygroup.com/flag/

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