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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14 February
In 1793, Sir Goldsworthy Gurney was born at Treator, near Padstow. He went on to invent a new form of lighting by burning lime, which became known as the 'Bude Light'. His invention was used in theatres and gave us the phrase "in the limelight".
Did you know?
Minority Status gives Cornish people the same rights and protections as people in Scotland, Wales and Ireland.
In the 1800s, miners left Cornwall to find work all over the world. Those who moved to Mexico introduced pasties and football to the country.
International rugby player Jack Nowell is a big supporter of the Penlee Lifeboat Station in Newlyn and helps the station to raise money.
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.