Illustrated Talk - 'Before the Cathedral'

Cornwall's evolving capital towns with Historic aspects of St Mary's Aisle in Truro Cathedral

Launceston Castle as envisaged when built
Lostwithiel's Duchy Palace
Lostwithiel's Duchy Palace
Bodmin - The Court
Bodmin - The Court
St Mary's Church, Truro
St Mary's Church, Truro

Venue: Fistral Suite at the Headland Hotel on 12th November 2026 - Starting time: 6:00pm

An illustrated talk looking at the claims to be Cornwall's capital or 'county town' over the past thousand years.

Also looking at St Mary's Church Truro, on the site of what is now the Cathedral and its integration within the cathedral. 

Numbers of guests are limited to about 40 and those wishing to attend should click the poster or the link below to book. There is a £6.00 fee which goes to help support the work of Kowethas Ertach Kernow in sharing Cornish history, culture and environmental heritage. Follow the link to the payment site through Sumup.

Kowthas Ertach Kernow thank Mr and Mrs Armstrong for their kind invitation and for hosting this event at The Headland Hotel. The Headland now an important part of Newquay historic heritage began its existence as a source of such enmity with local people at its construction. It is now a well-loved and valued Grade II listed building and part of Newquay's tourist and heritage sectors.

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Len Sheppard coordinates Newquay Museum and is also involved with a number of Cornish heritage groups. He runs several online activities including many social media platforms as well as a YouTube channel. A weekly contributor to the Cornish ‘Voice’ newspapers, Cornish Times and Cornish & Devon Post under the title Ertach Kernow, he has also provided illustrated presentations to groups and schools throughout Cornwall. Honoured with a bardship of Gorsedh Kernow, Len took the Kernewek bardic name Kevrennek a Skians - Sharer of Knowledge.

This is just one of a series of illustrated talks this speaker is able to give relating to Newquay as well as many about Cornwall, Cornish heritage and Celtic themes. Illustrated talks will be arranged from time to time at venues in and around Newquay. 

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