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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29 May
Royal Oak Day: a tradtional celebration of the coronation of Charles II and the return of the monarchy. People loyal to the king wore oak leaves and an oak branch was placed on the tower of St Neot Church.
Did you know?
Before Sir Humphry Davy invented the miners’ safety lamp, many coal miners were killed in underground explosions caused by dangerous gases.
Over 40,000 people travelled from Cornwall to watch the 1991 Rugby Union match at Twickenham. Incredibly, this was 10% of the population of Cornwall.
Originally brought to Cornwall as a slave by the Royal Navy, Joseph Emidy went on to become a popular violin teacher and composer.
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.
Disaster
Both the forces of nature and the actions of mankind have led to fatal accidents and terrible tragedies.
Faith
From the Stone Age to the New Age, spirituality and religion have shaped our landscape and inspired our communities.