Mine workings and the work of the Reverend Henry Tremayne Rodd
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1823 The mine at Wall was re-opened and was active until 1842 when 12,000 tons of tin ore and 1,000 tins of copper ore were taken out. The last known working was in 1852. The mine at Wheal Alfred also produced copper. Roseworthy Hammer Mills company made shovels, chains and boilers etc for the mines, with lakes and leats engineered to work the water wheels. 18--? Mr Hamblim, the blacksmith's son, invented a pile-cutter for velvet, making velveteen. 1851 The Reverend Henry Tremayne Rodd becomes vicar. Born 8.11.1811 in St Justin Roseland, son of The Reverend Edward Rodd and Harriet (nee Rashleigh) , Henry was also related to the Tremaynes of Heligan and the Hearles of Penryn. Gwinear parish church was very dilapidated and Henry Rodd paid for the renovation of the Chancel. This work was supervised by John Sedding, who worked as architect in the creation of Truro's new cathedral. He was a member of the Arts and Crafts movement, commended by Ruskin. Sedding was noted for his sensitive renovation and repair of rural churches. This Pentecost photo shows two
hardworking Churchwardens amid hassocks which take their designs from the Victorian floor tiles.
The stained glass windows were added at this time. The East window depicts the gospel writers on either side of the crucified Christ.
The Reredos is newly expertly renovated (.2014 ) 1851 West Cornwall railway between Penzance amd Truro completed. 1851 Wall school opened to accommodate 230 children, in what is now Wall hall, the size of two modern classrooms . By this time the earth around the church was as high as the windows on the south side. Drainage was required, The Georgian window on the north side of the Arundell Chapel was out of fashion, window frames needed to be. renewed. Glorious stained glass windows were added. The Good Shepherd WindowWith musical angels above, John the Baptist points words '' Ecce Homo, or 'Behold, the Man'. Jesus, the Good Shepherd, and Lamb of God who brings us the gift of living water. On the right we see a kindly, thoughtful St Gwinear. The west baptistry window has a grisaille 'Tree of Life ' design.
This tapestry kneeler shows The Lamb and Flag, the sign which represents John the Baptist. It was stitched by Margaret Pascoe in memory he husband, Willie. Their surname, like the French name Pascal , was originally given to a child born in the week before Easter; a period during which time a newly born child could not be baptised into the Catholic Church. Such a child was considered especially blessed.
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