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Planned Perran Railway Pier and Harbour 1865

Posted on 25, July 2013 by newquayt

In 1865 an application was submitted to incorporate a company, called “The Perran Railway, Pier, and Harbour Objects Company”, and to empower them to set up and run a light railway from near to Perranporth, through Cubert and out to Holywell Bay – and building a long pier into the sea and a harbour. Clearly this never went ahead; many similar plans, such as the light railway from Padstow to Newquay didn’t go ahead either. Continue reading →

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Mini Castle and Tower Newquay

Posted on 24, July 2013 by newquayt

The mini castle and tower in Newquay is a striking building – now the Newquay Golf Club, but it was originally built as a house. Commanding panoramic views across the golf course to Fistral Beach the views would have been fantastic, yet from the road it was within 200 yards of what was, then, the centre of Newquay. Continue reading →

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Silver Mines in Cornwall

Posted on 24, July 2013 by newquayt

The silver mines in Cornwall never amounted to much and have been closed since the 19th century. There were three main silver mines in Cornwall. Continue reading →

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Give a Lucky Silver Coin to a Baby

Posted on 23, July 2013 by newquayt

To give a lucky silver coin to a baby has been a preferred gift for hundreds of years. If you cross the palm of a new born baby with a silver coin it’s said to bring it good luck and a lifetime of wealth Continue reading →

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