A book of the west. Volume 2, Cornwall

by S. Baring-Gould

But oh! ’tis a month to-morrow

I buried it from my breast.”

Note.—​For further information see my Vicar of Morwenstow. New and revised edition. Methuen. 1899.

MACES AND SEAL OF SALTASH

CHAPTER X.

SALTASH

Old Town Hall demolished—​Nicholas Tyack—​Borough of Esh—​Charters—​Albert Bridge—​Harbour dues—​Contested elections—​Continued contests—​Situation of Saltash—​Old houses—​The Porter family—​The Bonds of Earth—​The boatwomen—​Ann Glanville—​In the Civil War—​Sentences of the court—​Chapel of the Guildhall—​Silver cup—​Trematon Castle—​Riot at Saltash—​Modern Guildhall—​Maces—​Old shop.

“Just three weeks too late.”