This book, which is the first of a series, was published in January 2009. The book is A4 size, 72 pages and is illustrated by over 70 black and white images taken from the archive photographic collection. It brings the River Tamar to life in the words and memories of people of Calstock Parish. The words are taken from interviews recorded over the last twenty years with local folk and stored at Calstock Parish Archive.

It may be purchased for £10 per copy + £1.50 towards postage and packing. Cheques can only be accepted in Sterling pounds.

Cheques, payable to Calstock Parish Archive Trust, should be sent with the order to:

Mrs Lynda Harman
The Farm
Harrowbarrow
Callington
Cornwall
PL17 8BA

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CONTENTS

. Interviewees
. River Traffic
. Nets, lines and Catches
. The Fishing Year
. Recreation
. Ferries, Water Bailiffs and other Tales
. Decline of the River