Tales of the Tides – A talk on commercial boats on the Tamar

Blue Sparks event: Discover the history of commercial boats on the Tamar in a free illustrated talk by Clive Charlton at Kingsand. Learn how river trade shaped our communities. All welcome.

23 Oct 2026

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Maker with Rame Community Hall

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Join us for a free illustrated talk by maritime historian Clive Charlton exploring the commercial boats that once worked the River Tamar. Discover the vessels, trades, and river networks that shaped life along the estuary and supported communities on both sides of the water. Hosted by the Federation of Old Cornwall Societies as part of the Tales of the Tides heritage project. Refreshments available and all welcome.

This event is a part of the Blue Sparks programme. A way to bring locals together and connect with Plymouth Sound National Marine Park.

Organiser Federation of Old Cornwall Societies

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Maker with Rame Community Hall
Fore Street,
Kingsand,
GB
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