Page 12 - Porthleven's Historical Timeline

1918 12 August Guy Penrose Gibson was born in India His mother Nora Strike came
from Porthleven and after his parents separated he spent sometime in the
village as a young boy.

1919 Porthleven’s oldest industry was fishing. Pilchards were 5 to 10 a penny. One
night 1919 a record catch of 162,000 were landed between 3 boats.
Paul Rosewarne, from his business in Breage, converted two ex army Buick
ambulances into 14 seater charabancs. They were named Mayflower and May
Queen.

1920s Porthleven's brighter children were permitted to attend Helston County School,
the forerunner of the Grammar School.

1921 Population 2002 persons
Rosewarne’s move to Porthleven and expanded adding 2 more charabancs,
Princess May and Thorneycroft. Both 30 seaters.

1922 Around this time boat building changed from wood to steel and a depression
came to the herring trade.
Board School register records first entrant.

1925 During an early morning in February 1925 there was an alarming incident when
Bay View Terrace came very close to being swept away by the sea.

1926 Lifeboat Dash replaces John Francis Wright -

1927 August - Public Hall Deed of Trust signed

1929 Dash, was withdrawn on September 3rd 1929. The last of Porthleven's lifeboats.
Porthleven Lifeboats historic records show 28 launches, 50 lives rescued and 2
medals awarded.

1930s In the late 20s or early 30s The Moors was purchased from Porthleven harbour
and Dock Company to form a recreation ground.
Shops during the 1930s Torleven 3, Thomas Street 4, Unity Road 2, Peverell
Road 3, Fore Street 16, Harbour Road 12, The Gue 2. Gravesend 3, Breageside
2. Total number of shops 47.

1931 Population 1976 persons

1932 Fore Street Methodist Church Re-opining