Have the History Books got it wrong!
True or False
Roger Winnen
Following the Cornwall Railway Society quiz last Saturday evening, one question was put to the audience, where was George Jackson Churchward buried. The answer came back Swindon.
George Jackson Churchward died on 19th December,1933 after being struck by 4085 Berkeley Castle hauling a Paddington to Fishguard Harbour Express, at that time he was reported to be examing the tracks at Swindon. He was born on 31st January, 1857 at Stoke Gabriel and buried at Christ Church in Old Town, Swindon.
However his gravestone was photographed in May 1978 in the churchyard of Stoke Gabriel Parish Church, South Devon.
Perhaps the funeral was held at Swindon where reports suggested the town was brought to a standstill and internment followed in South Devon
Any Comments would be appreciated
True or False
Roger Winnen
Following the Cornwall Railway Society quiz last Saturday evening, one question was put to the audience, where was George Jackson Churchward buried. The answer came back Swindon.
George Jackson Churchward died on 19th December,1933 after being struck by 4085 Berkeley Castle hauling a Paddington to Fishguard Harbour Express, at that time he was reported to be examing the tracks at Swindon. He was born on 31st January, 1857 at Stoke Gabriel and buried at Christ Church in Old Town, Swindon.
However his gravestone was photographed in May 1978 in the churchyard of Stoke Gabriel Parish Church, South Devon.
Perhaps the funeral was held at Swindon where reports suggested the town was brought to a standstill and internment followed in South Devon
Any Comments would be appreciated
780528a Stoke Gabriel Parish Church 28th May 1978 with members of the Cornwall Railway Society paying their respects to the great engineer George Jackson Churchward. Copyright Roger Winnen
780528b The headstone of the grave of George Jackson Churchward in Stoke Gabriel Churchyard. Copyright Roger Winnen
Summer arrives at Goonbarrow
Gareth Thornton
Gareth Thornton
Hooray, summer has finally arrived, a beautiful day for the first HST of the year to pass Goonbarrow on its way to Newquay. Gareth Thornton
(Apologies for this being a little late arriving on the web - it got here in good time)
(Apologies for this being a little late arriving on the web - it got here in good time)
Goonbarrow 15th May 2016 Copyright Gareth Thornton
Truro Edwardian Festival
Andrew Jones
Andrew Jones
The following four pictures courtesy of Andrew Jones remind us that it is now 24 years since 'City of Truro' was in the heart of Truro parked right outside the Cathedral. Many thanks to Andrew for these pictures
City of Truro at Truro 15th May 1992 Copyright Andrew Jones
3440 was kept in 'light steam' for the duration of the event. 15th May 1992 Copyright Andrew Jones
The public had access to the footplate during this time. 15th May 1992 Copyright Andrew Jones
Transporting the 'City of Truro' to Truro must have created some headaches, manouvering such a weighty machine amongst street furniture. 15th May 1992 Copyright Andrew Jones
For more history courtesy Wikipedia please click here https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GWR_3700_Class_3440_City_of_Truro
Fancy a Wenford Trip?
Vic Smith
Vic Smith
Vic Smith has kindly drawn our attention to some excellent coverage of a railtour on the Wenford Branch 'The Camel Valleyman', which took place on the 27th April 1963 - click here to see it.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/96859208@N07/14113076235/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/96859208@N07/14113076235/