Harbour News

Bill Cowan – Memorial Seat

It was lovely to see Fay Cowan our honorary president visit us, to see Bill’s memorial seat, which is located outside of the Polperro Harbour Heritage Museum. The attached photo is of Fay and her two daughters Debbie and Tina.

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