Author: admin

Perranuthnoe is a parish first mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086 when it was called Odenol. By 1235 it was called Hutheno and with the 14th Century Church being dedicated to St Piran, the parish eventually took on its modern name of Perranuthnoe.

Perranzabuloe is a parish in north Cornwall named after St Piran. Early settlement was associated with Christianity and agriculture, centred on the medieval parish church. From the 18th to 19th centuries the area was heavily involved in tin mining, with several major mines operating near the coast. Mining declined in the late 19th century. The…

Port Gaverne is a small seaside village next to Port Isaac. It was once a place where ships would moor up to take slate from the Delabole quarry.

Portreath is a coastal village and beach on Cornwall’s north coast, known for its sandy cove, dramatic cliffs, surfing and historic harbour, once a busy port for copper export. It now offers watersports, and scenic coastal walks to Tehidy Woods or Godrevy Point.

A description of the place.

Ruthvoes is a village in mid-Cornwall near St Columb Major. Historically, it developed as an agricultural settlement with scattered farms. In the 19th century, local residents also worked in nearby mining and quarrying operations. The village grew modestly over time, with the establishment of basic services and housing, but remained largely rural. Today it functions…

The Isles of Scilly are a beautiful, tranquil archipelago off Cornwall known for their stunning white-sand beaches, clear turquoise waters, unique flora and rich history. There are excellent opportunities for walking, wildlife watching (seals, puffins) and exploring its five inhabited islands (St Mary’s, Tresco, St Martin’s, Bryher and St Agnes) together with numerous smaller islets. 

St Teath (pronounced “Teth”) is a charming, historic village in North Cornwall known for its traditional cottages and Delabole slate clock tower. It has an ancient church dedicated to St Tetha (a 6th-century saint) and is located between the coast and Bodmin Moor, offering a mix of countryside and coastal access. It is a quiet village…

Talskiddy is a small village in mid-Cornwall that developed around agriculture and local trade. In the 18th and 19th centuries, it also supported nearby tin and copper mining, with some residents working in the industry. The village included a smithy, a few shops, and housing for local workers. Its population and development remained limited, and…

Tideford, meaning ‘ford of the river Tiddy’, is a small village in east Cornwall.