On the island is a
little building which is thought to be the remains of one of St. Ivo's
chapels. There is also a fort of Cornu-British origin, and a
grass-covered battery on the hill, whose green slopes are covered with
fishing-nets. Half-way across the bay the river Hayle enters the sea,
and at the furthest extremity is Godrevy Point with its lighthouse.
St. Ives became an important town in the time of Edward III., and its
present church was erected in Henry VI.'s reign. Perkin Warbeck from
Ireland and the Duke of Monmouth from Holland each landed at St. Ives on
their ill-fated ventures.
During recent years St. Ives and the neighbouring fishing villages have
attracted numerous artists of considerably varying merit, and an
exhibition of the Royal Academy is now almost certain to contain at
least one picturesque glimpse of the place.
[Illustration: _Photochrom Co., Ltd._
ST. IVES.
A quaint little Cornish fishing village.]
BAMBOROUGH CASTLE, NORTHUMBERLAND
=How to get there.=--Train from King's Cross. Great Northern Rly.
=Nearest Station.=--Belford (4-1/2 miles from Bamborough).
=Distance from London.=--393 miles.
=Average Time.=--About 9 hours.
1st 2nd 3rd
=Fares.=--Single 43s. 11d. ... 26s. 11d.
Return 87s. 10d. ... 33s. 10d.
=Accommodation Obtainable.=--
=Alternative Route.=--Train from St. Pancras to Belford (Midland
Railway) _via_ Newcastle-on-Tyne.
Standing on an almost perpendicular mass of basaltic rock, overlooking
the sea at a height of 150 feet, is Bamborough Castle.
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