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A detailed account of the life and achievements of John Passmore Edwards written by Dean Evans.
Born in Blackwater, Cornwall, in 1823 Passmore Edwards used his fortune to establish hospitals, convalescent homes, libraries. institutes and museums in London and Cornwall. He believed that by 'funding the ladder' through bequests and philanthropy the poor might be encouraged to 'climb'.
£11.99
A fascinating biography of John Opie the Cornish carpenter's boy whose life was transformed by genius.
£9.99
A novel by local author Caroline Palmer telling the tale 0f Titus and Lucius, Romano British cousins.
£9.99
The book, by Lin Euden, highlights some events and aspects of daily life in the Truro Workhouse during its history between 1851 and 1930.
£5.00
A really interesting book in which pupils from years 1-6 at Three Mile Stone Primary School have written their own versions of many traditional Cornish tales and legends.