Cornwall is the Southernmost County of Britain and it attracts many holiday makers every year. There are lots of amazing things to explore in Cornwall that are unique to the county – here are some of them…
Pirates – Cornwall is famous for its tales of pirates and smugglers. Being surrounded by sea, it is of course a place that has a strong connection to the sea, and for pirates, it was the ideal place for hiding treasure in the caverns and rocks and is home to the famous smugglers haunt the Jamaica Inn where you can see much of the history of smuggling in the area.
Food – There are many famous foods that have become popular outside of Cornwall. Of course, the proximity to the sea means that many visitors enjoy the seafood in the County, as well as the traditional Cornish pasties. Then for those with a sweet tooth there is the cream tea with scones, jam and cream – fortunately, this is something that you can enjoy wherever you are in the UK and you can order it from somewhere like this afternoon tea boxes company www.afternoonteabox.com
Mining – During the 18th Century, as the Industrial Revolution was getting started, Cornwall became the most important county in the UK when it came to Tin. Although copper mining in Cornwall goes back thousands of years to the bronze age, it was the tin mining that was really important to the local economy. Nowadays you can visit Geevor tin mine and get a good idea of how life was when it was in its heyday.
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