A new way to explore Cornwall.
Discover extraordinary people , fascinating places , dramatic history and the special events in our Cornish year .
The
PEOPLE
Cornwall has produced remarkable and inspiring individuals who have left a lasting legacy.
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The
PLACES
Cornwall’s landscape is home to amazing places, from ancient monuments to cutting-edge architecture.
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The
HISTORY
Cornwall’s story is a mixture of struggle and success, featuring events that still shape our lives today.
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The
YEAR
Cornwall boasts a rich calendar of seasonal celebrations and cultural events, both old and new.
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19 July
The first meeting of the Liskeard and Looe Canal Company was held in 1825. In a ceremony later that day the first earth is cut to begin the construction of the canal. The gathered crowd enjoyed three large barrels of cider.
Did you know?
The saying ‘in the limelight’ comes from Sir Goldsworthy Gurney’s invention of a bright light made using lime. This lighting was often used in theatres.
The Duchy Palace site in Lostwithiel included Cornwall’s Stannary Parliament, law court, tax office, exchequer and jail.
The 1595 Spanish raid on west Cornwall was predicted by the old saying “They shall land on the Rock of Merlin, Who shall burn Paul, Penzance and Newlyn.”
Poldark exclusive!
In September 2016, filming began for series three of BBC Television’s ‘Poldark’. On a wet and windy day, the Cornwall For Ever! team travelled to furthest west Cornwall to record interviews with cast and crew. Our sincere thanks go to Tom York, Michael Ray and everyone at Mammoth Screen.
Cornish firsts and discoveries
Innovation, ingenuity, and determination are just some of the qualities shown by the people who have changed our world.
Adventures overseas
Cornwall is connected to the rest of the world by the sea and its people have travelled far and wide.
Faith
From the Stone Age to the New Age, spirituality and religion have shaped our landscape and inspired our communities.