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Cornwall (/ˈkɔːrnwɔːl, -wəl/; Cornish: Kernow; Cornish pronunciation: [ˈkɛrnɔʊ]; or [ˈkɛrnɔ]) is a ceremonial county in South West England. It is recognised by Cornish and Celtic political groups as one of the Celtic nations, and is the homeland of the Cornish people. The county is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, Devon to the east, and the English Channel to the south. The largest settlement is Falmouth, and the county town is the city of Truro.

The county is rural, with an area of 1,375 square miles (3,562 km²) and population of 568,210. After Falmouth (23,061), the largest settlements are Penzance, Newquay, St Austell, and Truro. For local government purposes most of Cornwall is a unitary authority area, with the Isles of Scilly having a unique local authority. The Cornish nationalist movement disputes the constitutional status of Cornwall and seeks greater autonomy within the United Kingdom.

Cornwall is the westernmost part of the South West Peninsula. Its coastline is characterised by steep cliffs and, to the south, several rias, including those at the mouths of the rivers Fal and Fowey. It includes the southernmost point on Great Britain, Lizard Point, and forms a large part of the Cornwall National Landscape. The national landscape also includes Bodmin Moor, an upland outcrop of the Cornubian batholith granite formation. The county contains many short rivers; the longest is the Tamar, which forms the border with Devon. (Full article...)

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Exterior of Oliver's Battery

Oliver's Battery is a ruined artillery battery on the island of Tresco in the Isles of Scilly off of Cornwall, England. It was built by the Parliamentarian admiral, Sir Robert Blake, after he invaded Tresco in April 1651 during the years of the interregnum. It was used to bombard the neighbouring island of St Mary's, which was still held by an opposing Royalist army, and forced its surrender several weeks later. The battery comprised a triangle of ramparts, constructed using earth and rubble, which, combined with the natural stone features on the site, produced a substantial, if crude, fortification. It is now ruined, and owned by the Duchy of Cornwall. (Full article...)

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Camilla in 2019

Camilla (born Camilla Rosemary Shand, later Parker Bowles, 17 July 1947) is Queen of the United Kingdom and the 14 other Commonwealth realms as the wife of King Charles III.

Camilla was raised in East Sussex and South Kensington in England and educated in England, Switzerland, and France. In 1973, she married British Army officer Andrew Parker Bowles; they divorced in 1995. Camilla and Charles were romantically involved periodically, both before and during each of their first marriages. Their relationship was highly publicised in the media and attracted worldwide scrutiny. In 2005, Camilla married Charles in the Windsor Guildhall, which was followed by a televised Anglican blessing at St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle. From their marriage until Charles's accession, she was known as the Duchess of Cornwall. On 8 September 2022, Charles became king upon the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, with Camilla as queen consort. Charles and Camilla's coronation took place at Westminster Abbey on 6 May 2023.

Camilla carries out public engagements representing the monarch and is the patron of numerous charities and organisations. Since 1994, she has campaigned to raise awareness of osteoporosis, which has earned her several honours and awards. She has also campaigned to raise awareness of issues such as rape, sexual abuse, illiteracy, animal welfare and poverty. (Full article...)

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Richard Trevithick Humphry Davy William Bligh Richard Lemon Lander Mark of Cornwall John Arnold (watchmaker) Cuthbert Mayne Daphne du Maurier Edward Boscawen

Did you know?

...that the world's largest Cornish festival, the Kernewek Lowender, is held in the towns of Kadina, Moonta and Wallaroo in South Australia?
...that the small town of St Blazey is named after Blaise, the patron saint of throats?
...that in the 19th century, Cornwall mined half of the world's tin (mine pictured), and was the largest enterprise in Europe?
...that Cornwall is home to the world's first eco-surfboard, made out of balsa wood, hemp fibre and bio-resin?

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The Tin Miner statue in Fore Street, Redruth, representing the history of the men who worked down the tin and copper mines in the area.

General images

The following are images from various Cornwall-related articles on Wikipedia.

Image 1Atlas of Cornwall by Christopher Saxton from 1576 (from History of Cornwall)
Image 2A map of inscription stones, with and without Ogham inscriptions. (from History of Cornwall)
Image 3"A Fish Sale on a Cornish Beach"l Stanhope Forbes; also showing traditional dress (from Culture of Cornwall)
Image 4Church of St Morwenna, Morwenstow (from Culture of Cornwall)
Image 5Lime-washed and slate-hung domestic vernacular architecture of various periods, Polperro (from Culture of Cornwall)
Image 6The 9th-century Men Myghtern Doniert (King Doniert's Stone) commemorating the last independent King of Cornwall (from Culture of Cornwall)
Image 7Lady of Cornwall and flower girls at the 2007 Gorseth (Penzance) (from Culture of Cornwall)
Image 8The Minack Theatre, carved from the cliffs (from Culture of Cornwall)
Image 9Boscawen-Un stone circle looking north (from History of Cornwall)
Image 10Cornwall seen from the International Space Station (from Geography of Cornwall)
Image 11Boscawen-Un stone circle looking north (from Culture of Cornwall)
Image 12A map of camps and earthworks in Cornwall (from History of Cornwall)
Image 13Millennium Cross, Landrake (from Culture of Cornwall)
Image 14St German's priory church, St Germans (from Culture of Cornwall)
Image 15Penryn, Prayer Book Rebellion Memorial, near the site of Glasney College (from Culture of Cornwall)
Image 16The cross at the end of Higher Bore Street, Bodmin (from Culture of Cornwall)
Image 17Three Holes Cross (from Culture of Cornwall)
Image 18The War Memorial, in the churchyard, Constantine, Kerrier, carved from local stone by Elkana Symons (from Culture of Cornwall)
Image 19Cornish wrestling (Omdowl Kernewek) (from Culture of Cornwall)
Image 20The Roman milestone in St Materiana's Church, Tintagel (from History of Cornwall)
Image 21Rough seas off Trebarwith Strand on the north coast (from Geography of Cornwall)
Image 22Wheal Owles, example of a historic Cornish tin mine (from Culture of Cornwall)
Image 23Low tide at Bedruthan Steps (from Geography of Cornwall)
Image 24Will of Alfred the Great, AD 873–888 (11th-century copy, British Library Stowe MS 944, ff. 29v–33r) (from History of Cornwall)
Image 25Flag of St Piran, used as a flag of Cornwall (from Culture of Cornwall)
Image 26Lanner Band Room (from Culture of Cornwall)
Image 27An aerial view of Carrick Roads (from Geography of Cornwall)
Image 28Celebrating Saint Piran's Day (from Culture of Cornwall)
Image 29A Cornish pasty, known traditionally as an oggy, can be found all over the world. (from Culture of Cornwall)
Image 30Bluebells on the Cornish coast (from Geography of Cornwall)
Image 31The cross on the grave of Charles Bowen Cooke, St Just in Roseland (from Culture of Cornwall)
Image 32Harlyn Bay (from Geography of Cornwall)
Image 33Cornish dancers (from Music of Cornwall)
Image 34Cornwall's national tartan, bracca (from Culture of Cornwall)
Image 35Entrance at Truro Cathedral has a welcome sign in several languages, including Cornish. (from Culture of Cornwall)
Image 36Bal maidens at work, showing traditional dress (from Culture of Cornwall)
Image 37The font of St Nonna's church, Altarnun (from Culture of Cornwall)
Image 38The view northwest from Carn Brea, Penwith (from Geography of Cornwall)
Image 39Remains of Tintagel Castle, according to legend the site of King Arthur's conception (from Culture of Cornwall)
Image 40Stargazy pie, with sardines looking skywards before it is baked in the oven
Image 41Land's End (from Geography of Cornwall)