Page 16 - Porthleven's Historical Timeline

1976 September - Ald J A S Pascoe (Alfie) aged 61 retired as Postmaster at Helston.

1977 A 17th century anchor was brought up from the seabed by local fishermen

1978 12th December was the night of a storm that whipped up mountainous seas that
swept away the harbour road from end to end resulting in two policeman on
Panda patrol duty being swept into the harbour and drowned.

1979 Bank Barn and attached cart shed, Barn steps and attached walls at Methleigh
Farm together with granary and attached cart-shed and implement sheds,
piggery and attached wall became grade II listed .

1980 For the first time in the village history all the children of porthleven were
housed on one site when the new Infant's School was opened during this year.
The old school located in Thomas Street had been in service for over a century
and was showing signs of wear.

1981 Gala Day with the Solomon Browne in attendance - Lost all hands attempting a
rescue on the 19th Dec.
Lease dated 3rd August - Helston Town Council to Bickford Smith Institute
Trustees.
Ocean View House, part of a terrace of 12 was demolished. It was built as a
wedding present and remained lived in by the family until the lease ran out and
became the property of Porthleven Harbour and Dock Company.
Population 3175 persons in 1981

1983 Alfie Pascoe retired as Gala Week Committee Secretary. Alfie was the founder
secretary in 1947
May -Porthleven Fore Street Methodist Church celebrates its centenary

1984 Porthleven Playing Field (Land at Torleven) including files, leases, maintenance
agreements, harbour Byelaws, Town walls, Playing Fields, notice boards,
allotments, seating, street naming and numbering, sewerage and land
acquisition.
November - Another cliff fall in the Blue Buoy area prompted talks which
finally resulted in the current sea defence construction.

1985 Porthleven Town Council is formed and Kerrier District Council surrendered
the deeds relating to Porthleven's playing fields to Helston Town Council.
Documents, Files and Keys passed by Helston Town Council to Porthleven
Town Council. Included conveyance, lease, the playing field land and tennis
courts.