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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11 September
The Cornish Stannary Parliament met at Truro in 1753. This was last time the Parliament gathered, although it has never been abolished and could still be formally summoned.
Did you know?
After escaping from a colony of prisoners in Australia, Mary Bryant sailed 3,000 miles in a small boat to Indonesia. The journey took Mary and her fellow sailors 66 days.
During the Civil War, King Charles I sent a letter of thanks to the Cornish for their support. Copies of this letter can still be seen in some churches in Cornwall.
Sir Henry Bodrugan was just 15 when his father died and too young to look after the family’s lands. King Henry VI claimed them until Sir Henry was old enough to look after them, using the money from the lands to build Eton College, near London.
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.