1890s•Truro
The Great Blizzard of 1891
In March 1891, Cornwall experienced one of the most devastating blizzards in its recorded history. For four days, from the 9th to the 13th of March, snow fell r...
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2020s•Illogan
Northern lights in Cornwall
Last week, we had the immense privilege of witnessing a spectacular display in our Cornish sky. As I stood there, gazing upward, I could hardly believe my eyes....
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1990s•Falmouth
The Great Eclipse of 1999: When Cornwall Went Dark
On August 11th, 1999, Cornwall experienced the first total solar eclipse visible from mainland Britain since 1927. For two minutes and four seconds, day became ...
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