Discovering Old Cornwall - 3 - Lerryn

This is the third post where I take an old Cornish photo and try to take an up to date photo to compare how Cornwall has altered. In this case not much has changed.

The photo above was taken in the late 1890s of Lerryn bridge, Cornwall and it looks very much the same – though the children have no doubt now moved on.

Lerryn is a beautiful spot by the river. I published photos of a walk, which starts in Lerryn, In Search Of Celtic Crosses At St.Winnow In Cornwall.

In the 1500 and 1600s smuggling was a way of life in the village and one of the village lanes is called Brandy Lane after the favourite smugglers tipple. In nearby Ethy woods there is said to be the entrance to a tunnel which leads to Ethy House, where the contraband was stashed and hidden from the Excise Men.

There’s always a story in Cornwall!

Other Cornwall Posts:
Discovering Old Cornwall – 2 – Charlestown
Discovering Old Cornwall – 1 – Pentewan
10 Mystery Posts About Cornwall