People Now and Then
Discovering the people connected to Carclew
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The Ancestry of the âGreatâ William Lemon of Carclew
The âGreatâ William Lemon was instrumental in helping to transform Cornwallâs economic, political and cultural landscape. Who was he and what is his legacy? William was by all accounts a formidable man. He was married to Isabelle Vibert who has been described as his intellectual equal.
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Interview with Chris Miners – Historic England Heritage At Risk Architect
In 2017 Chris Miners from Historic England visited Carclew Mansion, then an overgrown romantic ruin, and said, “This is too much for one family to be taking on – how can we help?” Over the years Chris has stood by Carclew, guiding the house and adjacent grounds towards its long term future.