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New Peal of Bells at Phillack

Date: 1928-12-13
Occurred
95 years ago

NEW PEAL OF BELLS AT PHILLACK

DEDICATED BY BISHOP TRURO.

Thanks to the generosity of Capt. Edwin Jenkins, of Netherleigh, the three largest bells in the tower of Phillack Parish Church have been re-cast, and five new bells added.

Phillack Bells cast by Abel Rudball, of Gloucester, 1751

Date: 1751-01-01
Occurred
273 years 1 week ago
The three original bells were dated 1751. No. 7 inscribed: "God preserve this parish. We were cast by Abel Rudball, of Gloucester, 1751."

Phillack feast observed as a general holiday

Date: 1900-11-19
Occurred
123 years ago
On Monday last Phillack feast was observed as a general holiday. It an old custom, and very little was provided for the amusement benefit of the public. " The Cornish Telegraph - Wednesday 28 November 1900 "

CHRISTMAS - WORTHY OF IMITATION

Date: 1853-12-16
Occurred
170 years 10 weeks ago

CHRISTMAS - WORTHY OF IMITATION. - As Christmas day falls this year on a Sunday, the shopkeepers of Hayle and its vicinity have unanimously agreed to close their shops on the Monday following, in order that their assistants and workpeople may have a holiday.
At Truro, Mr. GILL, draper, has announced his intention of closing his shop on Monday the 26th instant, an example which it is hoped will be generally followed to this and other towns in the county. Mr. Gill will also close at four o'clock on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday in the same week.
At Penzance there has also been a movement in favour of a general closing of shops on the 26th instant.

16 DECEMBER 1853, Friday

SMUGGLING - Charged illegally landed from foreign vessel quantity of cigars

Date: 1853-11-04
Occurred
170 years 16 weeks ago
SMUGGLING. - On Thursday the 27th ult., Edward PHILLIPS, of Hayle, was charged by Mr. Thomas FERRING?? Collector of H.M. Customs, before the Rev. U. TONKIN, with having illegally landed from a foreign vessel a quantity of cigars, and was fined in the sum of 15s.

4 NOVEMBER 1853, Friday

THE WORKS of Messrs Sandys, Vivian, and Co, were entirely closed during past week

Date: 1870-12-23

HAYLE.

  THE WORKS of Messrs Sandys, Vivian, and Co, were entirely closed during the past week. Rumour says that executors of the late H. Ellis, Esq., have placcd the affairs of the Co. in Chancery.

 

Cornubian and Redruth Times - Friday 23 December 1870

 

September 14th To drawing the leases of Angarrack, rent paid, building expenses

Date: 1704-09-14

In 1912 at the Annual Meeting of the Royal Institution of Cornwall the late Capt. J.S. Henderson read a paper to members on the smelting of tin at Newham, Truro. This was reported in JRIC Vol. XIX Part 2—'l 91 3. Capt. Henderson compiled his notes from account books then at the office of Messrs. Bolitho 8i Co. Chyandour. Penzance. many of which are now at the County Record

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Thanksgiving service was held in the Wesleyan Church, Phillack, on Feast-day

Date: 1927-11-21
Occurred
96 years ago
ANGARRACK A thanksgiving service was held in the Wesleyan Church, Phillack, on Feast-day, Nov. 21, to commemorate the completion of the payment of the debt incurred for the two new vestries lately added to the school premises. A sum over £285 has been raised, and the connexional authorities, ever will to aid struggling societies, generously gave the last £20, making over £305 in all. Mr. C. Harris, the trust secretary, arranged the concert, and singers and musicians readily responded. The Rev E. .A. Stead, supt, minister, suitably expressed in his speech the good work done. The church was filled, seats down the aisle being over ninety stayed to supper, most of the provisions for which had been generously given.  read more »

The Hayle Railway via the Angarrack incline closed 16 Feb 1852

Date: 1852-02-16
Occurred
172 years 2 weeks ago
The Hayle Railway via the Angarrack incline closed 16 Feb 1852
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