21st April 2019

Calling all gardeners, a remarkable picture at Scorrier
Scorrier 
Paddy Bradley

Another dip into the Paddy Bradley Collection brings this picture of a well groomed garden which I doubt if anybody alive today can remember.  Many thanks indeed to you Paddy.

A very well manicured garden set in a piece of land bordered by Scorrier station approach, from which this picture is taken, and the public highway which at this point bends to pass under the main line. To the right lay the trackbed of the Portreath to Poldice Tramway which had originated at Poldice mine and passed at road level the Fox and Hounds. The tramway continued to pass under the main line by means of a curious skew bridge which also carried the platforms above and headed towards Portreath. In the background can be seen the Fox and Hounds Public House. The Poldice Tramways Directors Truck was found in a shed to the rear of the Fox and Hounds long after the tramway it was closed - it was derelict and abandoned in 1866-7. this is now in Truro Museum. In later years this garden site was occupied by a large mobile home in which it is believed the Scorrier Station Master Jack Cantell and his son John lived. We are indebted to Mervyn Munday, whose Dad Reginald was one time 'Mine Host' at the Fox and Hounds' for this information. One wonders if the gentlemen posing in this picture are Father and Son? The site once the ornamental garden and then a site for a caravan is now the location of a well appointed house. As to a date for the picture Roy Hart suggests - I notice in the corner of the picture that the flag is flying. Are we celebrating an event, I wonder? Going by the oufits, could be Queen Victoria's Jubilee (1897) or maybe Edward VII coronation (1902). Picture from the Paddy Bradley Collection.

A sunny day and a walk by the
St Ives Branch
David Anthony

On the 19th April I took a walk between Hayle and St Ives  and attached a few  photographs of what I saw.  A lovely walk on a nice day.
   Cheers,  Dave Anthony    A well trodden path recommended to all

Carbis Bay 150249 leading the 10.00 St Ives - St Erth after leaving Carbis Bay on the 19th April 2019 Copyright David Anthony

An old boundary marker dated 1912 on the South West Coast Path between Lelant and Carbis Bay 19th April 2019 Copyright David Anthony

Detail of the old boundary marker dated 1912. 19th April 2019 Copyright David Anthony

A service train from the footpath. 19th April 2019. Copyright David Anthony

The approach to St Erth station - once rather secluded is now fully obvious as the new and very much enlarged car park is created. 19th April 2019. Copyright David Anthony.