Michael and I once again started in the UK. We spent 6 days in Cornwall. I chose this location because of 2 reasons.
One is that it is the filming location of BBC's Doc Martin and Poldark. The other is for genealogical purposes. The scenery was breathtaking.
On my mother's paternal side, I am descended from the Quick family of Marlboro County, SC. This particular line of Quicks, originated in Cornwall, UK. Specifically, St. Ives, and Towednack. The Quick family is still present in Cornwall, and have a large presence in South and North Carolina as well.
In the early 1700's, the first Quick (of our line) arrived in the colonies, and lived in Bertie County, NC. His name was Thomas. He had a son and grandson of the same name. This family participated in the American Revolution, and eventually migrated to South Carolina to Marlboro County. The Quicks soon intermarried with multiracial families, namely Skipper, Driggers, Grooms, Chavis, and Locklear, to name a few. A very interesting history.
We hired a wonderful historian native to this area, that provided us with 3 days of enlightenment. We began our touring in Port Isaac, (Port Wenn,) where Doc Martin is filmed I really wanted the feeling of this place. Cornwall is comprised of many tiny hamlets, with breathtaking cliffs and beaches. Apparently fishing, tin, and clay mining supported the population of Cornwall at different points in history.
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Our lodging was spectacular. We stayed at the Alverton Hotel in the Capitol of Cornwall, of Truro. By American standards, the Alverton is a castle, and was built in 1830 as a residence. What a beautiful place to stay. We thoroughly enjoyed it.
