Posts for Castle
Russian Children at The Castle, Bude
Here follows some info from a chat with a lovely Bude lady called Barbara who recalls the presence of Russian children at The Castle. If anyone else has any information, please get in touch! Dawn, author of Secret Bude and two other Bude books, is happy to interview anyone who […]
Sir Goldsworthy Gurney
One of Bude’s most distinguished – and multi-faceted – historical figures was Sir Goldsworthy Gurney, born on St Valentine’s Day, 1793. It’s an unusual first name, which he allegedly earned from his godmother, daughter of General Goldsworthy, who was maid of honour to Queen Charlotte. He was actually born in […]