In the shadow of the arsenic factory

Harrowbarrow, Tamar Valley Beehives are overlooked by the outline of the arsenic flue chimney, now a harmless relic

Mahonia flowers, fir and variegated holly garland the entrance to All Saints church - this year's venue for Calstock parish's Christmas tree festival. Inside the Victorian building with its tiled floor and vaulted ceiling, trees have been decorated by local schools, voluntary and community groups.

Built during the mining boom the church was also used as a school on weekdays, with a roll of 164 pupils in 1876. In 1879 a new school, one that would appeal to the Nonconformists too, was built by Mr Hunn of Metherell for 904 on half an acre of land, bought by the Education Board for 40 from the lord of the manor (Mr Williams of Caerhayes Castle).