People
The Barretts
In The Surnames of Cornwall, Dr Bernard Deacon notes that the Barrett name was well established in southeast Cornwall by the late 1400s. His research also confirms that it was the most common surname in the 18th century across both Landulph and Botus Fleming parishes.
Stepping back further in time, I know from my own research, that the Manor of Ashton near St Dominick was once known as Ashton Barrett, named after the Barrett family who owned it, which can trace its origins back to John Barat, who was recorded as tenant in 1244.
Amanda Marks - Spreading My Wings
It was a sparkling sunny day when I drove down Fore Street some twelve years ago and the view from the Quay took my breath away. As I looked back up the street the fish van was parked selling his wares and a little black cat crossed in front of me ,I immediately took this to be a sign as Seafood and Cats are two of my favourite things. Another sign (quite literally) stood out, it was a For Sale Sign.
