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🛠️ The History of Wheal Coates Mine Origins & Early History Wheal Coates is a former tin (and some copper) mine perched dramatically on the cliffs between St Agnes and Porthtowan on Cornwall’s north coast.  Mining activity in the area goes way back: there are records of mining around the site from 1692.  The “modern” Wheal Coates mine officially opened in 1802, although significant prod...
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A Slice of Cornwall: The History of the Cornish Pasty When you think of Cornwall, a few things likely come to mind: rugged coastlines, mining heritage, surfing beaches—and of course, the beloved Cornish pasty. This humble, crimped pastry has become a national treasure, but its roots run deep into Cornwall’s working-class history, with tales of miners, tradition, and practicality baked into every b...
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🌳 The Cookworthy Knapp Trees: Markers of Journey, Memory, and Meaning There’s a small copse of trees just off the A30 in Devon, England, that means more than most people realize. Known formally as Cookworthy Knapp, but affectionately called the “Nearly Home Trees”, this clump of beeches sits quietly on a hilltop—yet carries decades of stories, emotions, and symbolism. To many who travel westwa...
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