1850s•St Columb Major
The Hurling of St Columb: The Wildest Game in Britain
Every Shrove Tuesday and the following Saturday, the town of St Columb Major transforms into a battleground for one of the oldest and most violent sports in Bri...
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1780s•The Lizard
The Wreckers: Truth Behind Cornwall's Darkest Legend
The image of Cornish villagers luring ships onto the rocks with false lights is one of the most persistent legends of the county. But how much of it is true? ...
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1910s•Camborne
Dolcoath Mine: The Queen of Cornish Mines
For over 400 years, Dolcoath Mine near Camborne was the deepest, richest, and most famous tin and copper mine in Cornwall — and arguably the world. The Cornish ...
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1800s•Mousehole
Tom Bawcock's Eve: The Fisherman Who Saved a Village
Every December 23rd, the village of Mousehole celebrates Tom Bawcock's Eve with a peculiar dish called Stargazy Pie — a fish pie with whole pilchards poking the...
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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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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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1990s•Redruth
Cornish Rugby: Where the Whole County Is a Team
Cornwall has never had a professional rugby team. It doesn't need one. When the county team plays, the whole of Cornwall turns out. The County Championship h...
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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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1900s•Newlyn
Newlyn: Where Cornwall Still Goes to Sea
Photo: AI-generated illustrationBefore dawn, when most of Cornwall is still sleeping, the fish auction at Newlyn is already in full swing. Buyers crowd around b...
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