Gerrans Parish Heritage & Information Centre
The Old Forge, Gerrans, Cornwall.

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.

The Heritage and Information Centre opened in 2004. In addition to the permanent exhibition it is intended that specific exhibits will be set-up on an annual basis.  

Exhibition 2008 - Trades & Crafts in Gerrans Parish
Through the centuries rural parishes such as Gerrans were to a great extent self-sufficient.  The exhibition records lost crafts and illustrates those which still survive.

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 10,500 parishioners. Indexes are also available for Gerrans and St Anthony parishes covering, marriages, burials and a churchyard plan. The 1841 - 1901 census has also been indexed. 

The Heritage Centre is on Tregassick Road, 50 metres south of Gerrans Church. There is ample free car parking within 200 metres.