Previous
Mevagissey Museum
Lying at the end of the north quay, the Mevagissey Museum is a surprisingly interesting little museum. The exhibits are displayed in an old boat-building shed which was once to build and repair smugglers' boats. You'll see old tools used in the trade such as a lathe as well as out-moded fishing gear. Life in the 19th and 20th century was not easy for locals at Mevagissey and a good collection of old photographs reveals the duress that villagers experienced here. Amongst a broad range of artefacts you'll also find a display dedicated to Andrew Pears. A barber from Mevagissey, Andrew Pears went to London to seek his fortune. As he plied his trade in the big city, he noted that disgruntled punters complained of the negative effects of harsh, drying soaps. After a little experimentation, Pears Soap, a gentle formula suited to the delicate complexions of the gentry was born. On your tour, you'll also see a Cider Press, manacles, a Cornish Kitchen, Bronze Age artefacts and a Mevagissey Pound note.Location
Address: Mevagissey Museum, Frazier House
Postcode: PL26 6TL [Street Map]
Town/City: Mevagissey
County: Cornwall
Phone: 01726843568
