The final talk of the winter season was by Carol Vivian on Trelawne House, home in the late 17th and early 18th centuries to Bishop Trelawney, subject of Cornwall's "national anthem".

Using photographs, maps and plans, Carol described how the site of the house had developed from very early settlements, through Doomsday records to 1600 when it was purchased by the Trelawney family.

In 1681 the famous Bishop Trelawney inherited the title and estate and extensively modernised the house after his release from prison in 1688. Using architectural clues, sketches, photos and written accounts, Carol traced the changes to Trelawne until the 20th century when it was sold and became a holiday estate.

However, the Trelawney family are still interested and involved at Trelawne and the annual Trelawney Day will take place on June 30.

Carol was thanked by Miriam Stone, tea was served and the raffle drawn.

The first of the society's pilgrimages takes place on Wednesday, June 12 to Pencarrow.

The July pilgrimage on Saturday 6 will include a visit to Trelawne guided by Carol Vivian. To book telephone Shirley Ireland on 01326 240241.