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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27 September
An army led by Duke William of Normandy left France to invade England in 1066. The army included many soldiers from Brittany, who were later given land in Cornwall. These soldiers spoke Breton - a language very similar to Cornish.
Did you know?
Lanhydrock House was rebuilt in the 1880s after a devastating fire. For protection, the replacement had its own “modern” fire engines and fire extinguishers.
The Cornish language motto of Cornwall’s Rugby Union team is "Fethy po fyliel an gwarry ha tra nahen!", which means "Win or lose, the game and nothing else!"
The first ever feature-length film played in cinemas showed a boxing fight between Cornishman Bob Fitzsimmons and the American ‘Gentleman’ Jim Corbett in 1897.
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.