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History & Heritage
St Torney’s Church reopens its doors to the public, following extensive restoration work
St Torney’s Church, a Grade I listed Cornish church in North Hill, threw open its doors to the public for the first time in five years recently, with the view of creating a wonderful new community space to find peace, explore local history and delve into the arts.
New book explores the history of Launceston's shops
Phil World explores the history of Launceston's shops and business community in his new book...
History on your doorstep: The Day the Railway Came
On 21st August 1863 Falmouth lost its collective mind in a day of anticipatory glee. Finally, after decades of waiting, the railway had arrived in town. Steam! Modernity! Possibility! It was all so very exciting and thus deserved a massive celebration. Long before the Shanty Festival, Falmouth was planning on letting its hair down.