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Port Isaac Lifeboat
Port Isaac Lifeboat Port Isaac Lifeboat is situated in a 700-year-old fishing village. In the 18th and 19th centuries, the port handled cargoes of coal, wood, stone and more which were hauled through the narrow streets of the village centre. The village has over 90 Grade 11 listed buildings with the village being designated […]
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Penlee Lifeboat Station
Penlee Lifeboat Station Penlee Lifeboat Station has a remarkable history of bravery with the lifeboat crews being presented with 44 awards for gallantry during its 200-year history. The station has also witnessed tragedy with nine lifeboat crew losing their lives saving others at sea. “The greatest act of courage that I have ever […]
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Newquay Lifeboat
[su_video_lightbox image_url=”https://www.visitcornwall.tv/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Pasted_Image_27_08_2019__14_52.jpg” alt_image=”Newquay Lifeboat Launch” video_title=”Newquay Lifeboat Launch” video_url=”www.youtube.com/watch?v=KRtbjEoWHgE”] Newquay Lifeboat was first established: opened 1860 – closed 1934 – open during wartime 1940-1945 – re-opened 1965. Newquay Lifeboat 2010 The Thanks of the Institution inscribed on Vellum was accorded to Helmsman Mark Morris and crew member Aaron Trebilcock for the rescue of two men, […]
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Padstow Lifeboat Station – A spectacular Launch slipway
Padstow Lifeboat Station The Lifeboat Station was established prior to 1825. The RNLI took full control of the boat and station in 1856. The current lifeboat station is located at Mother Ivey’s Bay, Trevose Head having been re-sited from Hawkers Cove in October 1967 due to river silting. The lifeboat can now launch into deep […]
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Witchcraft Museum Boscastle
Witchcraft Museum, Boscastle Address: Witchcraft Museum The Harbour Boscastle Postcode: PL35 0HD Phone: 01840 250111 [su_divider top=”no” style=”dashed” divider_color=”#800000″ size=”2″] To read more about Cornwall’s history from the legends of King Arthur and early Celtic history to the fabulous wealth created during the mining boom. Discover more Cornish engineers’ inventions and innovations in Steam engines […]
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Wheal Martyn China Clay Country Park
Wheal Martyn China Clay Country Park Address: Wheal Martyn China Clay Country Park Carthew St Austell Postcode: PL26 8XG Phone: 01726 850362 [su_divider top=”no” style=”dashed” divider_color=”#800000″ size=”2″] To read more about Cornwall’s history from the legends of King Arthur and early Celtic history to the fabulous wealth created during the mining boom. Discover more Cornish […]
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Wayside Museum Zennor
Wayside Museum Zennor Address: Wayside Museum Old Zennor Street Zennor Postcode: TR26 3DA Phone: 01736 796945 [su_divider top=”no” style=”dashed” divider_color=”#800000″ size=”2″] To read more about Cornwall’s history from the legends of King Arthur and early Celtic history to the fabulous wealth created during the mining boom. Discover more Cornish engineers’ inventions and innovations in Steam […]
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Torpoint Archives
Torpoint Archives Address: Torpoint Archives Council Offices 3 Bullers Road Torpoint Postcode: PL11 2LQ Phone: 07530976981 [su_divider top=”no” style=”dashed” divider_color=”#800000″ size=”2″] To read more about Cornwall’s history from the legends of King Arthur and early Celtic history to the fabulous wealth created during the mining boom. Discover more Cornish engineers’ inventions and innovations in Steam […]
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Castle Heritage Centre and Gallery
Castle Heritage Centre and Gallery Address: Castle Heritage Centre and Gallery Bude Postcode: EX23 8LG Phone: 01288 357301 [su_divider top=”no” style=”dashed” divider_color=”#800000″ size=”2″] To read more about Cornwall’s history from the legends of King Arthur and early Celtic history to the fabulous wealth created during the mining boom. Discover more Cornish engineers’ inventions and innovations […]
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St Ives Archives
St Ives Archives Address: St Ives Archives Upper Parish Rooms St Andrews Street St Ives Postcode: TR26 1AH Phone: 01736 796408 [su_divider top=”no” style=”dashed” divider_color=”#800000″ size=”2″] To read more about Cornwall’s history from the legends of King Arthur and early Celtic history to the fabulous wealth created during the mining boom. Discover more Cornish engineers’ […]
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