Many people born in Cornwall went on to do great things. Photo credit: James Kitto.
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Celebrating the Cornish Pioneers
How did a colourful bird land in a Helston museum?
The story behind the exhibit at the Museum of Cornish Life.
Why a new road in Helston caused a riot
People were unhappy during the summer of 1845.
Afterlife of the man who built Pentillie Castle
Pentillie Castle sits on the bank of the River Tamar. Photo credit: Elizabeth Dale.
The St Ewe connection to a well known soap
Pears soap is still on sale thanks to a Cornish man. Photo credit: Bernie Pettersen