Post by Cornish Terrier on Jul 6, 2007 13:40:27 GMT -5
Don't know if any of you know of the famous BenchEnd of Towednack Church. 
This old Pew was made at the very latest in 1633 and had pride of place in Towednack Church.
I have seen photos of and have even taken photos of it myself when was at the Church in 1994.
A few years ago I was informed that this 'Icon' of Towednack had gone missing, presumed stolen and there were no clues as to the perpetrators of this deed.
For information - this had particular meaning for me because on each end of the Pew was carved a Portrait with the date 1633.
On the one end was James TREWHELA and on the other Matthew TRENWITH who, I believe, were both Churchwardens at the time.
I AM HAPPY TO ANNOUNCE THAT THIS ITEM HAS BEEN FOUND.
I do not know the current location but I have been informed that it has been found in a Museum.
My personal preference would be to have it returned to its rightful home - but I guess that may now be too much to ask in today's World.
Let us hope that the same 'disappearing' fate does not befall the famous Mermaid Pew at Zennor Church which also has significance to my family and of which I also have photos which include me seated on it.
These Churches are not quite the same without their celebrated icons.
Cornish Terrier
This old Pew was made at the very latest in 1633 and had pride of place in Towednack Church.
I have seen photos of and have even taken photos of it myself when was at the Church in 1994.
A few years ago I was informed that this 'Icon' of Towednack had gone missing, presumed stolen and there were no clues as to the perpetrators of this deed.
For information - this had particular meaning for me because on each end of the Pew was carved a Portrait with the date 1633.
On the one end was James TREWHELA and on the other Matthew TRENWITH who, I believe, were both Churchwardens at the time.
I AM HAPPY TO ANNOUNCE THAT THIS ITEM HAS BEEN FOUND.
I do not know the current location but I have been informed that it has been found in a Museum.
My personal preference would be to have it returned to its rightful home - but I guess that may now be too much to ask in today's World.
Let us hope that the same 'disappearing' fate does not befall the famous Mermaid Pew at Zennor Church which also has significance to my family and of which I also have photos which include me seated on it.
These Churches are not quite the same without their celebrated icons.
Cornish Terrier
