Bridging the Tide

Tickets

Free (Booking Required) £0

Location

Kresen Kernow, Redruth

Dates

Sat 15th August, 2026
2:00 pm |
2-3.30pm

About this event

Free talk – Bridging the Tide: Victorian passenger ferries of the River Fal

As part of the programme of events for our new exhibition, ‘Journeys’, join us on Saturday 15 August, 2-3.30pm, for a fascinating free talk with local author and historian Bob Richards, exploring the history of the Victorian passenger ferries of the River Fal.

Drawing on the research for his book of the same name, Bob will share stories of the ferry services that connected communities. With photos, historical records and local stories, the talk will offer an insight into the people, places and waterways that shaped travel on one of Cornwall’s most important rivers.

Bob’s book, ‘Bridging the Tide’, is a study of the River Fal’s passenger ferries, bringing together extensive research, photographs and new discoveries about their history. Copies will be available to purchase on the day.

This event is free, but places are limited so advance booking is essential. Book your place on our Ticket Tailor page now.

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Contact

01872 324 333 | https://kresenkernow.org/

Accessibility

Details

Kresen Kernow is fully wheelchair and pushchair accessible, with lifts to all levels and automatic main entrance doors. Accessible toilets are available on both floors, with a fully-equipped Changing Places toilet also available on the ground floor. Separate baby changing facilities are also available on the ground floor. If you are arriving by vehicle, there are six accessible parking spaces at the Tesco side of the building and a level entrance into the building. If you are arriving on foot or wheels, from Redruth town centre, the closest entrance is at the end of the public path which runs through the old brewery site, from Chapel Street to Kresen Kernow. Please note, Kresen Kernow does not have a fire lift, but two fire refuges are located on the first floor.

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