The historic village of Porthleven, Cornwall is the most southerly working harbour in mainland UK. The harbour exists today due to HMS Anson being wrecked on Loe Bar on December 29th 1807. Tobias Roberts, a hero that day, swam through stormy seas out to the Anson. A rope was tied around Tobias enabling him to create an escape route for those on board. Although he successfully reached the ship, over one hundred crew perished including the ship's Captain Lydiard.
Appalled by the loss of live and to avoid such an incident in the future, along with locals alike, Tobias Roberts battled with the Admiralty to ensure there was a harbour of safe refuge. Being a determined man, Tobias got Porthleven Harbour constructed and then improved at a later date. Home to a much reduced number of fishermen, no commercial traffic of any size and a small number of pleasure craft, it took two acts of parliament before the harbour became what it is today.
However, the harbour still plays a major role attracting visitors from all over the world. Of course the village received the attention of the media when it was hit by a hurricane in December 1989. Television coverage was worldwide, showing the destructive storm with its monster waves spraying seaweed and shingle over 72 feet or 22 metres, the height of Porthleven's clock tower, part of the Institute Buildings. Over the years village has attracted film and television programme makers helping to promote Porthleven's natural unspoilt attraction.
Whilst serving on the local council in the early 1990's it became clear that the economic future of Porthleven would become more dependent on holiday trade. Following this idea, Porthleven's first commercial website was established which continues to attract visitors from around the world. The annual Discover Porthleven leaflet was produced to help publicise the village in addition to tourists signs being introduced.
Porthleven has a number of quality self catering cottages, B&B and hotels situated around the harbour, above the beach and within the village. Many accommodate commanding views of the bay, the harbour or surrounding countryside. The village also has a small drop in caravan and camp site. Porthleven has three Inns, the oldest being the Ship Inn. In these you will discover good food, good ale and friendly locals. According to local legend and the BBC the Ship has a few resident ghosts.
Porthleven has a number of quality self catering cottages, B&B and hotels placed around the harbour, above the beach and within the village many of which command views of the bay, the harbour or surrounding countryside. There are three Inns, the oldest being the Ship Inn. According to a local legend and the BBC resident ghosts have been experienced.
Appalled by the loss of live and to avoid such an incident in the future, along with locals alike, Tobias Roberts battled with the Admiralty to ensure there was a harbour of safe refuge. Being a determined man, Tobias got Porthleven Harbour constructed and then improved at a later date. Home to a much reduced number of fishermen, no commercial traffic of any size and a small number of pleasure craft, it took two acts of parliament before the harbour became what it is today.
However, the harbour still plays a major role attracting visitors from all over the world. Of course the village received the attention of the media when it was hit by a hurricane in December 1989. Television coverage was worldwide, showing the destructive storm with its monster waves spraying seaweed and shingle over 72 feet or 22 metres, the height of Porthleven's clock tower, part of the Institute Buildings. Over the years village has attracted film and television programme makers helping to promote Porthleven's natural unspoilt attraction.
Whilst serving on the local council in the early 1990's it became clear that the economic future of Porthleven would become more dependent on holiday trade. Following this idea, Porthleven's first commercial website was established which continues to attract visitors from around the world. The annual Discover Porthleven leaflet was produced to help publicise the village in addition to tourists signs being introduced.
Porthleven has a number of quality self catering cottages, B&B and hotels situated around the harbour, above the beach and within the village. Many accommodate commanding views of the bay, the harbour or surrounding countryside. The village also has a small drop in caravan and camp site. Porthleven has three Inns, the oldest being the Ship Inn. In these you will discover good food, good ale and friendly locals. According to local legend and the BBC the Ship has a few resident ghosts.
Porthleven has a number of quality self catering cottages, B&B and hotels placed around the harbour, above the beach and within the village many of which command views of the bay, the harbour or surrounding countryside. There are three Inns, the oldest being the Ship Inn. According to a local legend and the BBC resident ghosts have been experienced.
About the Author:
Mike Carter has been a long term resident of Porthleven Accommodation, and when he is not creating digital presentations or offering digital solutions he can often be found walking his dog Bertie around the Harbour in Porthleven, the coastal path or Penrose.
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