Trereife: A House of Character and Characters

Trereife, Tim Le Grice's historical Cornish residence, has been home to a diverse range of characters over six generations, including Charles Valentine le Grice, Herbert Ward, and Andrew Downes. This book charts their lives from the late seventeenth century to the present day, sharing family stories, letters, and personal archives to preserve the house for future generations.

Format: Hardback
Length: 152 pages
Publication date: 03 November 2021
Publisher: Pen & Sword Books Ltd

Trereife, the historical Cornish residence described by Pevsner as one of the most enchanting houses in Cornwall, has been the home to a diverse array of characters across six generations of the author's ancestors. Within this captivating book, we delve into the fascinating forbears on both sides of the family. Charles Valentine le Grice, educated at Christ's Hospital alongside his great friends Samuel Taylor Coleridge and Charles Lamb, stands as a testament to the intellectual and artistic circles he graced. Herbert Ward, a sculptor of considerable renown who served alongside explorer Stanley in the heart of darkest Africa, and who maintained a close friendship with Irish Nationalist Roger Casement until Casement's conviction for treason, adds another layer of intrigue to the narrative. Moreover, Andrew Downes, the youngest lieutenant commander in the Royal Navy before the First World War, represents just a fraction of the remarkable individuals who called Trereife their home. This book, rooted in Cornish heritage, chronicles the lives of these and other personalities at Trereife, spanning from the late seventeenth century to the present day. Through the sharing of a vast array of family stories, letters, personal archives, memoirs, and material, we bring the residents, visitors, and guests to life, painting a vivid picture of their triumphs and tragedies. The ongoing effort to preserve Trereife for future generations is a testament to the enduring legacy of this remarkable place.

Weight: 430g
Dimension: 164 x 241 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781399012393