Albert de Castro Glubb is the first person to be recognised by Pobel a Gernow. He was a solicitor from Liskeard who was instrumental in rescuing and protecting a number of historic sites and ancient monuments in the 1930s. These included King Doniert’s Stone, St Keyne Well, The Hurler Stone Circles, Dupath Well and several Cornish Crosses to name but a few.
He was the first President of the Liskeard Old Cornwall Society and was barded at the Gorsedh due to his efforts to protect heritage in his local area.
Albert de Castro Glubb wearing the Liskeard Mayoral Chain in 1904 (Image credit – Liskeard Old Cornwall Society)
The plaque was installed at Pendean House in Liskeard this May to recognise his life and achievements. De Castro Glubb was born in Pendean House on 13th November 1865 and lived there for 82 years until his death.
The plaque was unveiled by de Castro Glubb’s granddaughter, Jenifer Roberts, in a special ceremony this May. The unveiling was followed by a tour by the current owners of the Victorian mansion, which was designed by prolific local architect Henry Rice. This included the opportunity to take a closer look at the staircase, which was intricately hand-carved by de Castro Glubb and his father.
Right to left – Clare Jacques (Cornwall Heritage Trust Trustee), Nev Meek (President of the Federation of Old Cornwall Societies) and Pol Hodge (Former Grand Bard of Gorsedh Kernow) on the stairs which were hand-carved by de Castro Glubb and his father. Image credit – Mike Davey
A talk at Liskeard Public Hall also took place on the day to explore the life, achievements and passion for Cornish heritage of de Castro Glubb and the history of some of the monuments he helped save. It was led by Brian Oldham, President of Liskeard Old Cornwall Society, and Pete Herring, a Landscape Archaeologist and Historian.
The talk in Liskeard Public Hall Image credit – Mike Davey
