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Anthony Houghton
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Sandra Charnock
I first went to Port Isaac with my parents when I was around 10 or 11 years old. (that I might add was quite a few years ago 1952-3) I have had lots of holidays there and now go every year when it is quieter. We took our children there for holidays and now they take their children there as well. It is the most beautiful place to have spent most of my holdiays during my childhood and still carries on being so now I am in my 60's.
Strolling Guide
Thanks for your comments, and the interesting information on the Cornish dialect. In my defence I can only say that the use of 'Hard' for a landing place is widespread in English (for instance 'Bucklers Hard' in Hampshire. I've amended the article to include the Cornish equivalent. The word 'Grockle' is modern, although Devonian in origin. It has also entered the language, and is commonly heard here in Dorset.
Pat & Steve Willimott
We're pleased that you like Port Isaac, Pat's childhood home. we married in the Methodist Church, now the Pottery. We thought you should know that visitors are only 'grockles' in Devon and points north, in Cornwall they're 'Emmets' (ants). The 'Hard' is again Devonish, in Cornwall it's the 'Platt'. And the 'Furry' dance which we've done many times is different from the Helston version with a variation to the tune as well.