Hi Listers, l have been told that in certain areas of Cornwall in times gone by that it was traditional to wear wooden Clogs. I did ask if they were confusing Cornwall and Holland and they said they weren't. Can anyone tell me if this is true and if so would they know if they are available today and where I might enquire about purchasing a pair. Happy Days, John in Australia

Hi John, Not sure about Cornish clogs, but the Bal Maidens (surface female mine workers in the 1800s) used to nail pieces of tin (called scoots) to the soles of their boots to save wear and tear. The dancing in Cornwall done by them was loud, noisy and fun. If you would like to see some of the dancing let me know and our dance group will be happy to perform for you!! Cheers Julie the Camborne girl -----Original Message----- From: cornish-gen-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:cornish-gen-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of John Griffiths Sent: Saturday, 26 June 2010 5:19 PM To: CORNISH-GEN Subject: [CORNISH-GEN] Traditional Cornish Clogs Hi Listers, l have been told that in certain areas of Cornwall in times gone by that it was traditional to wear wooden Clogs. I did ask if they were confusing Cornwall and Holland and they said they weren't. Can anyone tell me if this is true and if so would they know if they are available today and where I might enquire about purchasing a pair. Happy Days, John in Australia ------------------------------- Listmom: ybowers@gmail.com or CORNISH-GEN-admin@rootsweb.com Visit the OPC (Online Parish Clerk) web page for transcription information http://www.cornwall-opc.org/ ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to CORNISH-GEN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.830 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2961 - Release Date: 06/26/10 04:35:00

And there's more "It is not know when clogs with leather uppers and wooden soles were first introduced into the north west of England but by the beginning of the industrial revolution in 1750 these were known to be worn. They were also worn by factory & farm workers in Wales & Scotland, north east England and Cornwall. 19th century industrialisation meant that clog wearing became more prominent as clogs were a strong cheap, weatherproof footwear for wear by factory workers. Clogs are still worn in England and Wales for folk and morris dancing." from http://www.eliznik.org.uk/EastEurope/Costume/opinci.htm ----- Original Message ----- From: "Julie & Graeme Wheeler" <jngwheeler@bigpond.com> To: <cornish-gen@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, June 26, 2010 9:05 AM Subject: Re: [CORNISH-GEN] Traditional Cornish Clogs > Hi John, > Not sure about Cornish clogs, but the Bal Maidens (surface female mine > workers in the 1800s) used to nail pieces of tin (called scoots) to the > soles of their boots to save wear and tear. The dancing in Cornwall done > by > them was loud, noisy and fun. If you would like to see some of the dancing > let me know and our dance group will be happy to perform for you!! > Cheers > Julie the Camborne girl > > -----Original Message----- > From: cornish-gen-bounces@rootsweb.com > [mailto:cornish-gen-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of John Griffiths > Sent: Saturday, 26 June 2010 5:19 PM > To: CORNISH-GEN > Subject: [CORNISH-GEN] Traditional Cornish Clogs > > Hi Listers, > > l have been told that in certain areas of Cornwall in times gone by that > it > was traditional to wear wooden Clogs. I did ask if they were confusing > Cornwall and Holland and they said they weren't. > > Can anyone tell me if this is true and if so would they know if they are > available today and where I might enquire about purchasing a pair. > > Happy Days, > John in Australia > ------------------------------- > Listmom: ybowers@gmail.com or CORNISH-GEN-admin@rootsweb.com > > Visit the OPC (Online Parish Clerk) web page for transcription information > http://www.cornwall-opc.org/ > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > CORNISH-GEN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 9.0.830 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2961 - Release Date: 06/26/10 > 04:35:00 > > ------------------------------- > Listmom: ybowers@gmail.com or CORNISH-GEN-admin@rootsweb.com > > Visit the OPC (Online Parish Clerk) web page for transcription information > http://www.cornwall-opc.org/ > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > CORNISH-GEN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message