History

Barbary Pirates

We’ve all heard the tales of pillaging and plunder from around the Cornish coast, but few know the forgotten story of the Barbary Pirates and...

Cornish Folklore

Cornwall has its own unique traditions when it comes to folklore. In the old days people gathered around firesides, spellbound, as they listened to travelling...

Cornish Independence

Cornwall has long maintained a unique cultural identity within the United Kingdom. Cornwall is the homeland of a Celtic people like the Irish, Scots and...

Duchy of Cornwall

The Duchy of Cornwall is a historic royal estate established in 1337 to provide income for the monarch’s eldest son. Today, it is owned by...

Saint Piran

Saint Piran is the patron saint of Cornwall and one of the most recognisable symbols of Cornish identity. He is the inspiration behind Cornwall’s black-and-white...

The Cornish Flag

The Cornish flag, also known as Saint Piran’s Flag, is a white cross on a black background and is the traditional flag of Cornwall. It...

The Cornish Pasty

When you think of Cornwall, it’s hard not to salivate at the conjuring up of images of Cornish pasties. But aside from its delicious flavour...

Tin Mining

Back in the 1700s and 1800s, Cornwall was the epicentre for global copper and tin production and was buzzing with mining activity! Cornish tin helped...