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| Posted by: emerald-eyedwanderer 22-Jan-2005, 11:37 PM |
| I thought I would share some interesting facts I learned while researching the history of Cornwall. Did you know: In the 6th century, St Piran's Oratory is built, the earliest Christian church in the British Isles. In the 12th century the game of rugby originated in the Cornish town of Penzance, evolved from the sport of hurling. In the 13th century (circa. 1250) Michael Blaunpayn, from Cornwall, was the first known satirist. In the 1646 - Fox's Shipping Agency founded, the oldest in Britian, possible the world. To view more, go here: http://www.connexions.co.uk/culture/historical.htm Be sure to share any you come across. Tereba nessa. Comero weeth. Till next time. Take care. |
| Posted by: emerald-eyedwanderer 28-Jan-2005, 04:51 PM |
| Durdatha whye! Good day to you! Just a little fun fact for those who plan on visiting Cornwall. A stop at Skidden House Hotel in Saint Ives, Cornwall might bring you face to face with a ghost! Skidden House, the oldest Hotel in Saint Ives, chosen by guests the world over, for its quaint charm, for its superb cuisine and the comfort that it offers. http://www.connexions.co.uk/skidden/history.htm http://www.connexions.co.uk/skidden/ghosts.htm Tereba nessa. Comero weeth. Till next time. Take care. |
| Posted by: WizardofOwls 28-Jan-2005, 06:09 PM |
| Hmmm! Lots of interesting info here! Thanks Em! I found this at the site link you posted: 1773 - William Bligh discovered bread fruit at Otaheite. Appointed to the Bounty in 1787 he is best remembered for the mutiny on the bounty led by Fletcher Christian in 1789. HMS Pandora was sent in pursuit of the mutineers. Bligh is reported to have planted the first apple tree in Tasmania. A Cornish link to Tasmania, Tassiecelt's stomping grounds!  |
| Posted by: emerald-eyedwanderer 05-Feb-2005, 04:35 PM |
| Durdatha whye! Good day to you! Some more interesting facts: Cornwall has been the site where some classic tales, great family movies, and action packed thrillers were made. Movies like Alfred Hitchcock's 1940 Rebecca, Bram Stoker's Dracula (1979) directed by John Badham, one of the latest James Bond movie Die Another Day (2002), and Disney's 1950 film Treasure Island are just to name a few. To check out some more, visit this site: http://www.stevepearce.co.uk/film.htm Tereba nessa. Comero weeth. Till next time. Take care. |
| Posted by: southernterp 16-Aug-2005, 01:28 AM |
The Blue Anchor in Helston is probably the oldest brew up in the UK, dating back to the 15th century.   http://telematics.ex.ac.uk/realcornwall/foodanddrink/spingo.asp  |
| Posted by: emerald-eyedwanderer 17-Aug-2005, 06:10 PM |
| Durdatha whye! Good day to you! Greetings Southernterp! Thanks for the great picture and the informtion. That building looks really neat and really interesting. Tereba nessa. Comero weeth. Till next time. Take care. |
| Posted by: southernterp 22-Aug-2005, 11:48 PM |
Ha soce! Em, I hope to go there one day and break the 17 pint Spingo record.  In any event, i'm greatly enjoying this site. Keep up the good work! |
| Posted by: sonic-skunk 29-Aug-2007, 05:13 AM |
| Did you mean 'hou sos', as in 'right boy!' Sorry for correcting you Anyway, great site Obviously every one writes cornish differently so were both right probably!!! Dyw genes, Joe |