Praa Sands Historical Society
The Carters Birthplace
How did the Carter's Smuggle
The Carters Birthplace
This is the history of the Birthplace of the Carter Brothers, their upbringing and the whole smuggling process including which goods were smuggled, hidden and then recovered before being stashed away and distributed to the local population.
About the Carter's
How did the Carter's Smuggle
The Carters Birthplace
We have been able to delve deeply into the fascinating trade of smuggling with the help and kind assistance of the National Maritime Museum’s website, Kresen Kernow (the home of Cornish History Archives), and Cornwall Council’s Historic Environment Planning department. The Carter Brothers were regarded by the local Cornish population, wh
We have been able to delve deeply into the fascinating trade of smuggling with the help and kind assistance of the National Maritime Museum’s website, Kresen Kernow (the home of Cornish History Archives), and Cornwall Council’s Historic Environment Planning department. The Carter Brothers were regarded by the local Cornish population, who were starving at the time, as 'Robin Hoods of the day', 'Brothers in arms' by the Admiralty & “upright” men by HM Customs. Furthermore, heroic saviours of seventeen stricken sailors.
How did the Carter's Smuggle
How did the Carter's Smuggle
How did the Carter's Smuggle
Here is an explanation of the Carter's smuggling exploits and how with the help of charts and maps of the time the whole process of smuggling goods took place.
The Cockleshell Heroes
WW2 Pillbox type FW3/24 on Praa Sands (West side Nr Hendra)
How did the Carter's Smuggle
The Royal Marine Commandos of WWII’s Operation Frankton undertook an audacious mission to stealthily pass unnoticed by the Nazi's and blow up the ships anchored in Bordeaux Harbour. The Canoes were tested for the mission in the surf off Praa Sands Beach
Sunderland flying Boat Crash
WW2 Pillbox type FW3/24 on Praa Sands (West side Nr Hendra)
WW2 Pillbox type FW3/24 on Praa Sands (West side Nr Hendra)
The WW2 Sunderland Flying Boat nicknamed the 'Flying Porcupine', was was on a search and rescue mission after a Dakota civilian aircraft with camouflage markings was mistakenly shot down by the Luftwaffe. The Dakota was hit in the port engine, setting it ablaze, the 3 crew baled out but their parachutes failed to open and the Dakota cra
The WW2 Sunderland Flying Boat nicknamed the 'Flying Porcupine', was was on a search and rescue mission after a Dakota civilian aircraft with camouflage markings was mistakenly shot down by the Luftwaffe. The Dakota was hit in the port engine, setting it ablaze, the 3 crew baled out but their parachutes failed to open and the Dakota crashed into the sea. The next day the Sunderland was sent out on a Search/Rescue mission to locate the crew and during their mission the Sunderland was attacked by eight German Junckers 88 fighter planes. The brave crew managed to fight them off but was so badly damaged it crash landed here on Praa Sands Beach. The Locals took the crew into their homes for emergency aid and shelter. Most people have heard of the iconic Spitfire, Hurricane & Lancaster, but the Sunderland plane's capabilities were very much underestimated during WW2. There are various video's about this unique plane that are well worth watching.
WW2 Pillbox type FW3/24 on Praa Sands (West side Nr Hendra)
WW2 Pillbox type FW3/24 on Praa Sands (West side Nr Hendra)
WW2 Pillbox type FW3/24 on Praa Sands (West side Nr Hendra)
In WW2 these Bunkers were used for the defence against any enemy landings. During World War II, these bunkers were used for the defense of the United Kingdom against a possible enemy invasion. This particular casement of the type FW3/24. They were built in the early 1940's. The shape is sort of a hexagon shape. Its 5 faces where a
In WW2 these Bunkers were used for the defence against any enemy landings. During World War II, these bunkers were used for the defense of the United Kingdom against a possible enemy invasion. This particular casement of the type FW3/24. They were built in the early 1940's. The shape is sort of a hexagon shape. Its 5 faces where about 8ft each with a rear larger face of of about 8ft and a rear face of about 13ft. This Pillbox used to be on top of the cliff, but due to coastal erosion it is now sitting on the beach.
Pengersick Castle
Pengersick Castle was a fortified manor house at Pengersick dating from around 1510. There is a tower and gardens (Grade I listed) on the site which have been renovated and it is now a delightful wedding venue.