The history of the Edward Passmore building begins with the journalist and philanthropist John Passmore Edwards. Born on 24 March 1823, in the village of Blackwater near Redruth, Cornwall, he was the son of a Cornish carpenter and a widow…
A High Street Sound Walk in Redruth This walk is a collection of history, both old and contemporary, reimagined by Sue Hill, Ciaran Clarke, Annamaria Murphy. Using headphones and your personal device, let the voices of people real and imagined,…
The Redruth Drapery Stores is an iconic Landmark; a testament to the history of Redruth. The steel frame construction was something very new in its day allowing it the grand glass frontage it displays today. It was one of the…
Fore Street... Fore Street serves as the bustling central artery coursing through the heart of Redruth, a vibrant hub pulsating with life and commerce. It stands adorned with an array of shops, cafes, and businesses, embodying the spirit and…
The history of the Buttermarket in Redruth ranges across decades and eras, making it a focal point of Cornish history. In 1791, Redruth had the largest market in Cornwall, but in 1795, it demolished its existing timber-framed and thatched building…
Information sourced and written by esdale77 / E. Dale. To learn more about St Rumon's Gardens and other Cornish gems, visit The Cornish Bird. Written in February 2022. A History 1400 s St. Rumon's Gardens in Redruth have a rich…
The name Redruth - the Cornish for ford is Rhys and red is Ruth - is said to be derived from the fact that the local stream was so discoloured with iron oxide from tinning activities that it ran red.…