The line-up of speakers and topics confirms the continued enthusiasm for Cornish maritime history. The speakers cover the ages from fifteenth to the early twentieth centuries and include:
- Sam Drake Fowey during the Hundred Years’ War
- Jeremy Rowett Johns Privateering in Polperro
- Terry Chapman The maritime links of a 19th century trade unionist
- Roger Burt Freemasonry and mariners
- Steph Haxton Early 19th century navigation lessons
- Alex Lewis A year in the life of a Cornish port
- John Forsyth A Fowey topsail schooner in the early twentieth century
- Anne Pond Coast Lines Company in the interwar years
Early booking is recommended as this event is always very popular and places are limited.
Cost: Adults £30, Museum Ticket holders £25, Student concessions on application.
Includes all refreshments, lunch and admission to the Museum and Library.