1850s•Redruth
The Cornish Pasty: A Miner's Portable Feast
The Cornish pasty is more than food — it's a piece of engineering designed for the most dangerous workplace in the world: the tin mine. The crimped crust tha...
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Traditions
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1800s•Padstow
The Obby Oss: Padstow's Ancient May Day Ritual
Every year on May 1st, the fishing town of Padstow erupts into one of the oldest and strangest celebrations in Britain. The Obby Oss — the "Hobby Horse" — dance...
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1960s•Mousehole
The Mousehole Christmas Lights: A Village's Gift to the World
Every December, the tiny fishing village of Mousehole transforms into something magical. Thousands of lights illuminate the harbour, telling stories in light — ...
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