Cornwall's Hidden History Blog
The landscape around St Austell, once an ancient medieval market town, is dominated by the white mountainous peaks known as the Cornish Alps. They, like the town, grew out of the China Clay industry which still thrives to this day and it is that industrial footprint on the landscape which also allowed the development of […]
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Every Sunday this summer you can enjoy what has to be one of the most outstanding views on the Cornish coast. The Gribbin Head Daymark is very striking. Its outline can be seen for literally miles, both inland and of course out to sea. That is after all the whole point.
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Yes, I am aware that Stonehenge is not in Cornwall. However, firstly I had such a wonderful experience that I wanted to share it and secondly I had some trouble finding out information about the proceedings before I went so I thought that anyone thinking of going another year might like to read my top tips! So this is […]
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It seems to me that there is nothing quite as romantic as living on your own private island. Looe Island lies just one mile off the Cornish coast but feels a world away from the hustle and bustle of the busy summer seaside towns nearby. It is home to a breath-taking range of wildlife and […]
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