Mike Bradley of the History Group of the Royal Cornwall Polytechnic Society gave a fascinating illustrated talk on “Falmouth Changes Through Time: The Waterfront” to Falmouth Civic Society, held at the King Charles Coffee Shop. Mike’s illustrations took us from Ponsharden right round to the docks; from the early days of photography to a computer generated image of the proposed new marina. The changes in the occupations of the town were particularly interesting; there were illustrations of the sailing barges delivering coal and the fish markets on the quay, as well as the very overcrowded conditions in some of the opes. We were shown laundry quay when there was a laundry there and the gas works car park (Church Street) when the gas works still existed . Mike promised to come back and give us in depths look at another part of the town at a meeting next year.
Following the talk, members had a cream tea and were told briefly about plans for the future by the Chairman, Professor Mike Jenks . At a time of change with planning laws, Falmouth Civic Society intends to be proactive in planning for Falmouth’s future.
Planning Applications
At long last the County Council web site planning applications section has been upgraded so that it’s easy to view the weekly lists of planning applications or search for particular applications. Go to http://planning.cornwall.gov.uk/online-applications
We at the Civic Society are consultees, so or views are actively sought. We do discuss applications at the monthly committee meeting and submit our views when we feel that planning applications could be improved, turned down or are, we feel, an excellent idea! We do welcome an input from our members. If you see an application that you feel strongly about, then let us know. Email secretary@falmouthcivicsociety.org.uk Do we have your email address?
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