Gerrans Parish Heritage & Information Centre
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The old forge,
built in the 1790s, was in the continued occupation of one family - the
Pearces. They operated here until 1966, after which time it was
converted for use as an artist's studio.
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The history of the parish is illustrated with displays depicting Farming through the Ages, the Fishing Industry, Education, Domesday Book entries, the Manors, World Wars, Coastguards, Churches, Chapels and much more. Illustrated by photographs, tithe maps, documents, parish records and other artefacts. For those with an interest in family history there is a database containing the baptisms/christenings, marriages and deaths/burials of more than 11,500 parishioners. Indexes are also available for St Gerrans and St Anthony parishes covering, marriages, burials and a churchyard plan. The 1841 - 1901 census has also been indexed. |
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2012 Exhibition - '60 Years in the Parish' The exhibition celebrates the parish during the Queen's reign, 1952 to 2012. We have gathered photgraphs, documents and menories of people, places and events to show how the village has grown and altered during the last 60 years. Exhibits cover farming, tourism, business and housing. The school, the surgery and the coastguard are shown, and there are also sporting events and occasions such as regattas, carnivals and celebrations to remember. |
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The Heritage Centre is on Tregassick Road, 50 metres south of St Gerrans Church. There is ample free car parking within 200 metres. Open daily (not Sundays) from Monday 2nd April to Saturday 14th: 2 pm to 4 pm. From Monday 30th April to 27th October Also from Monday 30th July to Friday 31st August: 11 am to 1 pm * Details of Local Services and Accommodation are available* * The computer may be used for scanning, copying and email*
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