Category Archives: General

Treninnick Manor, Domesday Book

Posted on 17, July 2013 by newquayt

The Treninnick area of Newquay was the Manor of Treninnick, or Treninnick Manor, in the times of the Domesday Book. The Domesday census ordered by William the Conqueror in 1086 AD and when the Book was compiled, during 1087, it was the only household listed in Newquay. Continue reading →

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Michelin Star Restaurants In Newquay

Posted on 16, July 2013 by newquayt

At the moment there are no Michelin Star restaurants in Newquay, but there are three in Cornwall. Michelin Star restaurants are published annually in the Michelin Guide Great Britain and Ireland. Michelin Star Restaurants in Cornwall are: Continue reading →

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Homes Under the Hammer in Illogan

Posted on 16, July 2013 by newquayt

Three years ago, a plot of land was sold and shown on the TV programme Homes Under the Hammer, with the programme being aired in 2011, after a year long build. The plot of land in the village of Illogan, near to Portreath and Redruth, had planning permission for a 4-bed house. Homes Under the Hammer presenter Martin Roberts went to look – the programme’s just been aired again, so did it sell? Continue reading →

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Cribbar Reunion

Posted on 15, July 2013 by newquayt

Peter Russell, Ric Friar, Jack Lydgate and John McIlroy were the first four named people to ever ride the Cribbar Wave in Newquay, Cornwall. It was September 1966 – and now they’re planning a big Cribbar Reunion as it’s nearly 50 years on. Continue reading →

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