We research the fascinating history of West Penwith by working with original sources as much as possible. We publish our findings every two or three years.
The Morrab Library showing the new extension. Photo Glyn Richards
St Ia, the Parish Church of St Ives, is fortunate to have many carved ends to its benches (or pews). The present seating arrangement and plain bench ends date from the 1850s, and the changes are described in Faculties held at Kresen Kernow (Cornwall Archive, Redruth). Pews of many sizes and heights were removed when the church was re-seated in 1853. (Jenkins).