Tales of the Tides: History of the Tamar Talk at Torpoint

Explore the naval sites and stories of the Cornish Tamar in David Wilesmith’s engaging “Into Port” talk at Torpoint.

21 Oct 2026

7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Torpoint Council Chamber

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Join us for Into Port, an illustrated talk by David Wilesmith exploring the naval sites and shore establishments that shaped the Cornish bank of the Tamar. From frigates to torpedo stations, signal towers, training ships, fuel depots, and the gateways used by generations of sailors, David brings together the stories, landscapes, and historic places that define the western bank’s maritime past.

This free talk forms part of Tales of the Tides: Voices of the Sea, celebrating the heritage and communities of the Tamar. All welcome.

Organiser Federation of Old Cornwall Societies

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Torpoint Council Chamber
1-3 Buller Road,
Torpoint,
GB
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