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Museums Near to Newquay

Posted on 22, June 2016 by newquayt

Did you know there are a few museums near to Newquay that you can visit, some even free?   There are museums in Newquay, but if you’ve got a car and fancy a small drive out, then these are worth … Continue reading →

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4 Museums in Newquay, Cornwall

Posted on 4, June 2016 by newquayt

If you’re a fan of museums, heritage centres and exhibitions on local history or social history, then a museum visit can be a great way to discover local secrets, histories, curiosities and see the past brought to life.   Visiting the museums … Continue reading →

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Cornwall Soldiers’ Wills on New WWI Database

Posted on 29, August 2013 by newquayt

A new database was launched this morning, as part of the Government’s Probate and Wills Service. 230,000 Wills have been scanned individually and put online in a searchable database. If you had an ancestor who died during the 1914-1918 War, … Continue reading →

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List of Stonemasons in Newquay

Posted on 11, July 2013 by newquayt

If you’re interested in tracing your family, then there’s a lady who has put a lot of time and effort into accumulating a list of stonemasons in Newquay and St Columb Minor. Continue reading →

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