History of Saltash

SALTASH - A Heritage Trail has been set up around the town by the Saltash Partnership/Saltash Town Council. It is well signposted (look out for the black and gold signs) and takes in several places of interest. Take the trail from here.
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MUSEUM - Saltash Museum - Set up and maintained by Saltash Heritage.

ELLIOTT'S STORE - Elliott's Store is cared for by the Tamar Protection Society, and opposite the museum is a store room used by the Elliotts. Not only was stock for the shop held here, but also a van!

THE GUILDHALL - Situated in Lower Fore Street is the Saltash Guildhall. Recently refurbished and modernised.

CHURCH - Close to the Guildhall is the church of St Nicholas & St Faith.

STATION - Saltash Railway Station is currently derelict, but plans are underway to turn it into a local history centre.

MARY NEWMAN'S COTTAGE - The wife of Sir Francis Drake reputedly lived in Saltash, and the cottage she is believed to have lived in still exists and is open to the public. It is also cared for by the Tamar Protection Society.

WATERSIDE/MURAL - The historical 'heart' of Saltash, this is where the main trade and commerce originated. Painted on the side of the Union Inn is a mural depicting local characters and events.

SALTASH TOWNBRIGHT MOSAIC - The Saltash Townbright Mosaic was created in 1988-89 by children of the Saltash primary schools - Bishop Cornish, Brunel, Burraton & St Stephens and members of the Ashtorre Rock Community Centre, working with artist Emma Spring. It was funded by Caradon District Council and Cornwall Regeneration, and supported by the Highways Agency and Amey Highways.

BRUNEL'S STATUE - The bust of Victorian engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel, who designed the Royal Albert railway bridge which spans the river Tamar at Saltash.

Saltash Heritage, 17 Lower Fore Street, Saltash, Cornwall, PL12 6JQ --- Tel: 01752 848466 --- Email: info@saltash-heritage.org.uk --- Registered Charity No. 297525

	MUSEUM - Saltash Museum - Set up and maintained by Saltash Heritage.
	ELLIOTT'S STORE - Elliott's Store is cared for by the Tamar Protection Society, and opposite the museum is a store room used by the Elliotts. Not only was stock for the shop held here, but also a van!
	THE GUILDHALL - Situated in Lower Fore Street is the Saltash Guildhall. Recently refurbished and modernised.
	CHURCH - Close to the Guildhall is the church of St Nicholas & St Faith.
	STATION - Saltash Railway Station is currently derelict, but plans are underway to turn it into a local history centre.
	MARY NEWMAN'S COTTAGE - The wife of Sir Francis Drake reputedly lived in Saltash, and the cottage she is believed to have lived in still exists and is open to the public. It is also cared for by the Tamar Protection Society.
	WATERSIDE/MURAL - The historical 'heart' of Saltash, this is where the main trade and commerce originated. Painted on the side of the Union Inn is a mural depicting local characters and events.
	SALTASH TOWNBRIGHT MOSAIC - The Saltash Townbright Mosaic was created in 1988-89 by children of the Saltash primary schools - Bishop Cornish, Brunel, Burraton & St Stephens and members of the Ashtorre Rock Community Centre, working with artist Emma Spring. It was funded by Caradon District Council and Cornwall Regeneration, and supported by the Highways Agency and Amey Highways.
	BRUNEL'S STATUE - The bust of Victorian engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel, who designed the Royal Albert railway bridge which spans the river Tamar at Saltash.