Arthur Quiller-Couch Arthur Quiller-Couch Sir Arthur Thomas Quiller-Couch (; 21 November 186312 May 1944) was a Cornish writer who published using the pseudonym Q. Although a prolific novelist, he is remembered mainly for the monumental publication "The Oxford Book Of English Verse 1250–1900" (later extended to 1918) and for his literary criticism. He influenced many who never met him, including American writer Helene Hanff, author of "84, Charing Cross Road" and its sequel, "Q's Legacy". His "Oxford Book of English Verse" was a favourite of John Mortimer fictional character Horace Rumpole. Arthur Quiller-Couch was born in the town of Bodmin, Cornwall, by
Troy-class boats The Troy class has been dominated over the years by Alan Toms, so wins by other competitors have been well received by the Fowey sailing community. Troy-class boats Troy class boats are a class of sailing boats unique to Fowey in Cornwall and are raced competitively. In the winter of 1928/29, the first boat was built by Archie Watty, for Sir Charles Hanson (a former Lord Mayor of London). The name comes from "Troy town" which is the fictional name given to Fowey by the writer and scholar Sir Arthur Quiller-Couch in many of his books. Since 1929, a total