The curve of the headland around what is now newquay harbour provided natural protection from bad weather and a small fishing village grew up in the area. Newquay old cornwall society is celebrating its 80th birthday during 2008. History of newquay harbour in 1439, the bishop of exeter granted permission for the building of a stone quay in the manor of towan blystra. This was built where the harbour now stands and was known as the new quay, and is the origin of the towns name. Newquay photos explore and buy nostalgic photos of newquay everything old photos old maps books. Newquay s historic harbour is where newquay got its name formerly known as towan blystra the town got a new harbour, or quay and the name came with it. Often overlooked by passers by is a vital piece of newquay s history the treffry tunnel. Newquay events whats on in newquay events guide skiddle.
Newquay harbour if you want to spot the huers hut from a different angle, head to newquay harbour, a beautiful fishing port steeped in its own rich history. When the village was first occupied is unknown but it is not mentioned in the domesday book, although a parcel of land was recorded at treninnick, which is now part of suburban newquay. This weeks blog has been written by one of our good friends over at newquay library. They have given us some of their best recommendations of some scenic and peaceful places. Images of england first edition by joyce greenham, sheila harper isbn.
As well as offering fishing trips and excursions, the brightlycoloured boats also land the fresh crab and lobster that youre likely to find on your dinner plate at nearby restaurants. Newquay in cornwall is now one of the most popular holiday destinations in the uk and is ideal for a fantastic vacation, but newquay had a. Old photos of newquay, cornwall browse nostalgic, historic local photos online. This tunnel, built by joseph thomas treffry 17821850, provided the vital link between the packhorses delivering minerals along the tram way and newquay harbour, where the minerals would be shipped to south wales for smelting. Small scale commercial fishing still exists but this mostly provides the local restaurants and hotels with a selection of the freshest fish and shell fish for fantastic local cuisine. Newquay in cornwall is now one of the most popular holiday destinations in the uk and is ideal for a fantastic vacation, but newquay had a long history before tourism. Our guide to whats on in newquay covers newquay clubs, newquay gig guide, comedy, tickets and guestlists. This website is edited by ocean breeze, 12a atlantic road, newquay, cornwall and isles of scilly, tr7 1qj, united kingdom. The societys members have kindly allowed the bbc cornwall website to.
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