The Tamar Valley
Separating Cornwall from Devon (or some say England) the River Tamar rises within three miles of the north Cornish coast above Bude and flows south to enter the English Channel in Plymouth Sound.
10 Cornish links with the G7 Nations
With the G7 Summit taking place in Carbis Bay later this week, we thought we would bring you some interesting bits of information connecting it to the 10 nations attending.
Join the Cornwall Heritage Trust
Top seven Places to go with your Cornwall Heritage Trust Membership
Cornwall Heritage Trust works to preserve and strengthen Cornwall’s distinct heritage; they own some of the most iconic historic sites in Cornwall, which are free to access all year round. Discover the full range of sites to visit at www.cornwallheritagetrust.org
The River Fowey
Our guide to one of Cornwall's finest and most varied rivers, from sea to moor.
Some more Cornish Connections
With the G7 leaders coming to Cornwall in June 2021, we have been researching links between Cornwall and the countries represented.
Here's a few more interesting stories..
The Chynoweth League
While the Chynoweth name will be most familiar in Cornwall as the name of a family within the Poldark series, the Cornish surname – literally meaning ‘new house’ – has also given rise to a family powerhouse within the hockey world.
The Minack Theatre
The Minack theatre is currently used from Easter to September for a full summer season of up to 20 plays and the occasional live music events, read about its history here.
Reaching out to the world
For a small area, that in the past has been pretty hard to reach overland, Cornwall has a long history of being at the forefront of communicating with the world.
Mevagissey; a safe harbour
Narrow streets and steep valley sides lead you down to the centre of the old Mevagissey, where the distinctive twin harbour provides a safe haven for the fishing boats that land their daily catch of skate, lobster, plaice and sole. Mevagissey was built on fish, in the 1800s and early 1900s it prospered on the back of the abundant source of pilchards (sardines) caught in local waters.
