Cornish Contacts + General Information

 
 
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Cornish Contacts
Cornish Miners Association - born out of a determination by ex-miners to remain as a close-knit community. The CMA came into being when miners from Geevor, Pendarves, Wheal Jane and South Crofty formed a committee to create an association for ex-miners and mine workers.
Cornish Studies Centre - Cornwall's largest library of Cornish printed and published items.
[ LIBRARY sources in Cornwall to help you trace your Cornish roots]
Cornwall Connections - A site tracing various Cornish family's history in the USA since 1996.
Cornwall Genealogy - Excellent reference source about Cornwall's past. [ Information PARISH by PARISH on Cornwall ]
CornwallGenWeb - Cornwall's website within the WorldGenWeb Project. Helpful data and links for family and local history research of all parishes in Cornwall and Cornish global emigration.
London Cornish Association - Founded 1898 - An organisation with a long tradition.
Murdoch House - Home of the "Cornish-American Connection", Biographical DATA-BANK +++ WHO, WHEN, WHERE TO, the Cornish went to AMERICA.
Historic Cornwall - Cornwall County Council websites links providing information on the counties history.

Heritage Sites
Blue Hills Tin Streams - St. Agnes - Discover skills of the ancient tinner. Follow the process from rock to metal. A tin mining valley steeped in history. ( A ****STAR 1Hr tour - Webmaster's opinion)
Carn Brea Protection Group - dedicated to preserving a hill lived on for more than 5000 years. Murdoch House - first recorded house lit by piped gas in the world; now the home of the "Cornish-American Connection", Biographical Data-bank
Mineral Tramways Discovery Centre - at the heart of Cornwall's Ancient Mining Area. Providing information on the old Mineral Tramways and the mines they serve
Redruth Town Trail - A short walk around the centre of Redruth exploring its historical, architectural and mining heritage.
Tolgus Tin Stream Works - Redruth. The last tin stream works in Cornwall, now rescued by the Trevithick Trust & Cornish Goldsmiths. A scheduled Ancient Monument

Museums
British Cycling Museum - The Nation's Foremost Museum of Cycling History.

Cornish Photographs
Andrew Besley Photolibrary - Looking for a present? Reminder of home? Your Cornish roots?

Motor Sports
The ATV Centre - All the fun you can handle! 125cc & 200cc Quads, three circuits and lots more.
Jeepers Karting - The fastest karts in West Penwith. St Ives junction on A30.

Sanctuaries
The Monkey Sanctuary - occupies a Victorian house and garden which for over 30 years has been the home for a colony of woolly monkeys.
Mousehole Wild Bird Hospital & Sanctuary - Founded 1928: Open daily to visitors and admission is free.
Paradise Park - Hayle - Home of the World Parrot Trust and Cornwall's Conservation Park

Travel Information
Launceston Travel Tips - A town with a Norman Castle and hilltop town centre. Just off the A30 and worth a visit
Lizard Peninsula Community website - This website is based around Cadgwith with the other villages and communities on the peninsula featured.
Penzance Travel Tips - A guide to places of interest and how to get there
Perranporth Information Centre - A range of information covering Perranporth, Perran, St.Agnes, Bolingey and the surrounding area.
Porthtowan Travel Tips - A brief guide to the parish and how to get there
Roseland Peninsula - Few places in Cornwall can compare with the Roseland - Tranquil beaches. Breathtaking cliffs, delightful rivers and countryside, pretty villages and hamlets.

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