A History of Mevagissey - SIGNED/QUICK DISPATCH

"A great book for the armchair traveller or visitor to Cornwall. It is written as if you are sitting down with the author over a cup of tea or two and listening to tales and history. A delight."

An engaging and informative history of Mevagissey

For over eight hundred years Mevagissey has flourished beside the south Cornish coastline. It has, in its heyday, been a globally significant port, lighting the streets of London in the eighteenth century and feeding the homes of Europe.

It has been battered by freak storms and a cholera outbreak but has continued, unbroken, contributing in no small part to the colonisation of the world by Cornish men and women.

This potted history gives an insight into the history of the village and takes a humorous look behind the scenes into what it is like to actually live and work in Cornwall’s second largest fishing port.  It debunks a few myths and introduces some lively, tall tales, as told through local voices.

A History of Mevagissey is well written and well researched and provides an entertaining and fascinating look into the history of this famous village.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's included in this book?
A well-researched narrative history of Mevagissey, from its rise as a major fishing port to storms, cholera outbreaks and its resilience through the centuries — combining humour with local tales.

Is this a walking guidebook or a history book?
It's a history book — no walking routes, but a rich companion for anyone visiting or living in Mevagissey who wants the story behind the village.

Does it include photographs or maps?
It's built around narrative and local anecdotes rather than maps or walking routes.

Is it available as a signed copy, digital or audio edition?
Yes — signed paperback (quick dispatch), digital edition, and an audiobook edition.

Who is this book for?
Visitors and residents who want the real history behind Mevagissey — described as "like sharing tales over tea with the author."