Hugh Trevarthen
Regional Qualification(s):
South West
Language(s):
English
Phone Number(s):
01736-796389, 07885-955256, 01736-796389
Email:
htrevarthen@sky.com
Introduction:
I am a Cornishman who served 30 years as a Police Officer in Cornwall. I became Cornwall's first registered Driver Guide which has given me the experience in arranging customised tours which show the beauty, heritage, folklore, customs of my homeland.
Personal Interests:
| Arranging holiday itineraries |
| Sport |
| Male Voice Choirs |
| All things Cornish |
Special Interests:
| Art/Paintings & Sculpture | mainly art and artists in Cornwall - especially those in West Cornwall,e.g. Newlyn, Penzance, St Ives, St Just |
| Churches & Cathedrals | Tours of West Country cathedrals and churches, particularly those in Cornwall |
| Folklore & Traditions | Separate the facts from the myths and legends. Discover Cornish customs such as Flora Day, Obby Oss Day and Trevithick Day |
| Gardens | The Eden Project, Lost Gardens of Heligan and many others, some relatively unknown |
| History & Prehistory | Ancient stones, Neolithic tombs, Iron Age settlements, rebellions and uprisings specific to Cornwall |
| Industrial Heritage | Covering the main industries including mining, China clay, fishing and farming |
| Museums | Cornwall's museums are many and varied e.g. Maritime Museum, Truro Museum, Folk Museum and Mining Museums |
| Regional Tours | I cover all parts of Devon and Cornwall including Exmoor, Dartmoor, Plymouth and Exeter |
| Religion | Religion from the early saints to the Prayer Book Rebellion, Methodism and the influence of John & Charles Wesley |
| Walking Tours | Explore the coastal footpath, the Saints Way, St Michael's Way and town walks in Cornwall |
Driver Guide:
No