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The tale of Beatrix Potter in Falmouth

The author created Peter Rabbit and other characters. Photo: The Falmouth Hotel.

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What is the geology behind Cornwall's coastline?

The north and south coasts have different characteristics. Photo: Cornwall Geologist.

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Ferry Tales: The Fowey to Mevagissey ferry

James Churchfield hopped aboard the ferry service to Fowey which is 25 years old.

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How much do you know about Carn Brea Castle?

Carn Brea Castle overlooks Redruth in West Cornwall. Photo credit: Elizabeth Dale.

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How much do you know about Black Rock in Falmouth?

The marker on the rock is a well known sight in the area.

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The tale of the Poughhill 'earthquake'

Was there really an earthquake near Bude? Photo credit: Elizabeth Dale.

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The royal visit to Botallack Mine

Botallack Mine is in the far west of Cornwall.

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The Cornish secrets of the Mary Rose

In 1545, the Mary Rose sank. Many of the crew were connected to Cornwall.

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Cream teas the Cornish way are 'Big in Japan'

A Cornish bakery says 'jam first' scones are a big hit in East Asia.

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The Lostwithiel house with a 3000 year lease

The house has an unusual plaque on the wall. Photo credit: Elizabeth Dale.

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The Man who founded Charlestown Harbour

The harbour is Grade II listed and has been a location for films and television shows.

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How did a Cornish miner die in the Arizona desert?

He was more than 5000 miles from his home in West Cornwall. Photo: Elizabeth Dale.

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Hidden Cornwall: Myths and Legends

The rock carvings in a Crantock Beach cave

Emma Gill has been finding out more from Elizabeth Dale.

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Hidden Cornwall: Myths and Legends

The Granny who had many trips to Bodmin Jail

Granny Boswell died in Helston workhouse in 1909. Photo: A H Hawke.

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Hidden Cornwall: Myths and Legends

Was a ghostly ship once seen at Porthcurno?

A ghostly apparition was said to have been seen on the Cornish beach.

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Hidden Cornwall: Myths and Legends

The Saltash woman who married Sir Francis Drake

Mary Newman from Saltash became Mary Drake in 1569.

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Hidden Cornwall: Myths and Legends

The suspected sea monster sightings in Cornish waters

Many of the reports came from Falmouth.

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Hidden Cornwall: Myths and Legends

The Penwith standing stone and the Cornish piskies

The incident was said to have happened in the early 1600s. Photo: Elizabeth Dale.

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Hidden Cornwall: Myths and Legends

Port Quin and the mystery of the fishing fleet

Port Quin is a small cove near Port Isaac on the North Coast. Photo: Elizabeth Dale.

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Hidden Cornwall: Myths and Legends

Did you know there is an obelisk in Pencalenick?

It can be found between Truro and Tresillian. Photo: Elizabeth Dale.

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Hidden Cornwall: Myths and Legends

Gunwalloe Smuggler who once met Charles Dickens

Another tale from Cornwall's past.

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Hidden Cornwall: Myths and Legends

The noises in Falmouth that scared the entire town

The noises were heard in 1849 and kept everyone awake. Photo credit: Elizabeth Dale.

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Hidden Cornwall: Myths and Legends

Did Anne Boleyn honeymoon on the Roseland?

Elizabeth Dale shares another fascinating story from Cornwall's history with Emma Gill.

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Hidden Cornwall: Myths and Legends

Is Newquay's River Gannel haunted?

The Gannel is a tidal river and opens out onto Crantock Beach. Photo: Elizabeth Dale.

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Hidden Cornwall: Myths and Legends

The ‘real’ Indiana Jones who loved Cornwall

Locals treated Mitchell-Hedges as one of their own. Photo: Universal History Archive.

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Hidden Cornwall: Myths and Legends

Tales of the mischievous Cornish piskies

This story about the fairy folk was said to have happened in North Cornwall.

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Have you heard of the Porthleven 'moonstone'?

It's also known as the 'Giant's Rock'. Photo: Elizabeth Dale.

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