Why a Booktrail?
1800s: The seventh in the Poldark series
The Angry Tide (Poldark 7)
Why a Booktrail?
1800s: The seventh in the Poldark series
What you need to know before your trail
Cornwall, towards the end of the 18th century. Ross Poldark sits for the borough of Truro as Member of Parliament – his time divided between London and Cornwall, his heart divided about his wife, Demelza.
His old feud with George Warleggan still flares – as does the illicit love between Morwenna and Drake, Demelza’s brother.
Before the new century dawns, George and Ross will be drawn together by a loss greater than their rivalry – and Morwenna and Drake by a tragedy that brings them hope . .
Travel Guide
Cornwall – “Nampara” / Bodmin Moor
Many scenes were shot here including the exterior for Ross Poldark’s cottage, Nampara, and the scenes of him and others on horseback. Rugged and untamed….like Poldark himself….
Cornwall – “Nampara Cove”/ Padstow area
The cliffs in the Padstow area are some of the most dramatic and stunning. The beaches of Tregirls and Porthcothan were used for Poldark’s fictional Nampara Cove.
Cornwall – “Nampara Valley” / St Agnes Head
This area was used to represent the Nampara Valley, which is part of Poldarks’ family estate.
Truro
Funnily enough Corsham in Wiltshire doubled as Truro for the television version – but the city itself was Winston Graham’s true inspiration for the story and was the location of choice for the world premiere of the series.
Cornwall – “Truro Harbour”
Charlestown near St Austell, is the TV setting for the harbour scenes and the fishing port. Steep yourself in the history of the time and imagine the bustling market days.
Church Cove, Gunwalloe
The beach at Church Cove, Gunwalloe on The Lizard was the setting for one scene in particular ( no spoilers here)
Porthgwarra
This was once a thriving fishing cove, and many years later would provide many of the beach and cove settings in Poldark. A really magical place and perfect to read the novel and to imagine Poldark in the sea…
Botallack to Levant
The west Cornwall coast between Botallack and Levant has a strong mining village and so Levant Mine was used as the fictional Tressiders Rolling Mill. Wheal Owles and Crowns near Botallack starred as Ross Poldark’s Wheal Leisure.
Trail Gallery
Booktrail Boarding Pass: The Angry Tide (Poldark 7)
Destination : Cornwall Author/Guide: Winston Graham Departure Time: 1800s
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