Itinerary of talks for 2025/2026
The list of talks for 2025/26 is now available. See "Our Series Of Talks" below.7/8/2025
Welcome to the Fowey Harbour Heritage Society Website
Fowey harbour, which includes the communities of Fowey, Bodinnick and Polruan, has been a significant international trading port since the medieval period and is still a working port today, exporting china clay. Our aim is to encourage you to explore the area and find out more about the places and people that have contributed to its heritage.
Promoting the heritage of the Fowey harbour area
The Society introduces you to the rich and varied history of Fowey harbour and what you can see today by:
- Organising talks
- Publishing an annual journal
- Presenting our annual heritage awards
- Providing heritage grants to local organisations
- Promoting guided walks
- Working with other societies on heritage projects
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The Fowey Harbour Heritage Society now has its own Facebook page where you can keep up to date with news and eventsFowey Harbour Heritage Society
1/5/2021
The Influential Country Houses of Cornwall - A Talk by Dr Patrick Newbury FRSA
Whitecross Village Hall
13 September, 2025
Cost: Free for members. Non members will be charged £10 on the door.
Contact: All enquiries to Hon. Sec. Kath Pearce on 07977 572268 or FHHSociety@gmail.com
Cornwall's country houses are superb pieces of architectural history and a visual delight in their own right. Author of "The Country Houses of Cornwall" Dr Patrick Newbury takes us on an appraisal of of Cornwall's well known country seats and some lesser known examples and highlights their impact on wider British architecture.
