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An Introduction to Carclew and its Historical Significance
Carclew, Cornwall’s finest Palladian mansion, was built by William Lemon (1696-1760), a mining entrepreneur whose genius dramatically accelerated the Industrial Revolution in Cornwall and tin and copper mining around the world. From humble beginnings in West Cornwall, Lemon built a…
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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…
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The Interplay Between Art And Nature – Floriemae Elvidge, Artist And Forest School Leader
Nature has always been a big part of my life, from long rolling summers in a field on the Welsh coast, to forming a bond with a weeping willow in my local park, nature and its complicated beauty will always…
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Medals At The Poly
The first President of The Royal Cornwall Polytechnic Society (now The Poly) was Sir Charles Lemon of Carclew. By 1835 the Polytechnic Hall had been built, and the exhibitions proved popular immediately – as did the prizes: Silver or Bronze…