‘The Lost Years of Richard Trevithick in Latin America, 1816-1827’ with Joel Griffett
This autumn Trelissick will be hosting a series of talks celebrating Cornish figures and heritage. ‘The Lost Years of Richard Trevithick in Latin America, 1816-1827’ will be presented by Cornish writer Joel Griffett and include a two-course lunch.
- Booking essential
For the last three years Cornish author/historian Joel Griffett has been going back and forth to Latin America in search of information about Richard Trevithick's mysterious eleven-year adventure across two continents and five countries.
Joel has followed his trail to these remote places in search of Trevithick's lost mines, as well as undertaking extensive research in the archives of Lima and San Jose. He published his first book last year recounting his adventures in the footsteps of other Cornish miners in Chile and Bolivia and has recently returned from yet another trip across the Atlantic to continue writing his next book, that will redefine the Cornish engineering great as a Latin American adventurer.
Tickets cost £15pp and will include a two-course lunch and tea/coffee. Advanced booking is essential.
Please note, food and drinks prepared in our kitchens are made using a wide range of ingredients. Whilst we do our very best, we can't guarantee that any of our products are totally allergen free.
If you require more information about ingredients or allergens for an event, please contact the property directly.
Assistance dogs only.
Please arrive from 12.30pm, lunch will be served at 1pm and followed by the talk. We anticipate this event ending by 3pm. Other talks in this series are: 8 October, ‘Forgotten Women of the Cornish Coast’ with Elizabeth Dale 14 October, ‘Dark Tales of Cornish Smuggling’ with Keith Wallis
Times
Prices
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| All | £15.00 |
The basics
- Booking details
Call 0344 249 1895
- Suitability
Suitable for ages 14+
- Meeting point
Meet in the barn restaurant
- Accessibility
There is wheelchair access to the barn
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