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.
The Society introduces you to the rich and varied history of Fowey harbour and what you can see today by:
18/4/2026
7/8/2025
Fowey Harbour Heritage Society
1/5/2021
1 November 2025 at 2pm
Cost: Free for Members. Non Members will be charged £10 at the door.
Contact: All enquiries to Hon. Sec. Kath Pearce on 07977 572268 or email FHHSociety@gmail.com
Former museum mineralogy curator Tom Cotterell, takes an overview of The Philip Rashleigh (1729-1811) Mineral Collection. The Rashleigh Collection is a uniquely important historical resource and significant part of the Royal Cornwall Museum’s mineral collection, which is rooted in Cornwall's mining and engineering heritage.
