Bodmin Local History Group

26/08/2026

🏺 BODMIN LOCAL HISTORY GROUP – SEPTEMBER TALK 📚

Join us for another fascinating evening as we explore the remarkable story of Ast-Tayef-Nakht – An Ancient Egyptian in Cornwall.

The Life and Afterlives of Ast-Tayef-Nakht
🎤 Presented by Jason Semmens

📅 Tuesday 1st September 2026
🕢 7.30pm
📍 Shire House Suite, Priory Park, Bodmin, PL31 2DQ

Everyone is welcome, whether you’re a regular member or simply have an interest in history.

🔜 And coming in October…

🔪 Jack the Ripper
Presented by Jess Marlton, Bodmin Jail
📅 Tuesday 6th October 2026
🕢 7.30pm

Discover the darker side of Victorian history and some fascinating Cornish connections to the Jack the Ripper story.

We look forward to seeing you in September! 👋

07/07/2026

TONIGHT!

Join us this evening for our latest Bodmin Local History Group talk – Churchill’s Secret Army, presented by Adrian Wilton.

📍 Shire House Suite, Bodmin
🕢 7.30pm
🎟️ Non-members £2pp
☕ Refreshments available

Everyone is welcome. We hope to see you there!

02/06/2026

📢 Change of Speaker for Tonight’s Meeting

Unfortunately, due to ill health, Gary Mitchell has had to cancel his planned talk on History of Boat Building in the Mevagissey Area at very short notice.

We are extremely grateful to Jimmy James, who has kindly stepped in to save the evening and will now be presenting an illustrated talk on:

🚂 Bodmin Railway

Discover the fascinating history of Bodmin’s railway, from its construction and working life through to preservation and its role as one of Cornwall’s most popular heritage attractions today.

📅 Tonight
🕢 7.30 pm
📍 Narisa Hall, Bodmin

Visitors are very welcome.

We would like to wish Gary a speedy recovery and thank Jimmy for coming to the rescue at such short notice.

Please share this post so that everyone is aware of the change.

31/05/2026

🚤⚓ Join us this Tuesday for a fascinating journey into Cornwall’s maritime past!

Bodmin Local History Group welcomes Gary Mitchell for an illustrated talk on:

History of Boat Building, Including the Mevagissey Area

Discover the rich heritage of Cornish boat building, from traditional wooden fishing vessels to the craftsmen and families who helped shape one of Cornwall’s most important maritime communities. Gary will share stories, photographs, and insights into the renowned Mitchell boatbuilding legacy and the evolution of fishing boats around Mevagissey and Portmellon.

📅 Tuesday 2 June
🕢 7.30 pm
📍 Naris Hall, Bodmin

Visitors are very welcome.

Come along and explore a remarkable chapter of Cornwall’s history!

03/05/2026

Step back in time with us…

Join the Bodmin Local History Group for an intriguing evening exploring the mystery of Jack the Ripper

📍 Shire House Suite, Bodmin
📅 Tuesday 5th May 2026
⏰ 7:30pm

Talk by Jess Marlton (Bodmin Jail)

💷 Non-members: £2
☕ Refreshments available (min £1 donation)

Everyone welcome—whether you’re a history enthusiast or just curious!

Plus, don’t miss our June talk on the History of Boat Building in the Mevagissey area with Gary Mitchell.

25/04/2026