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The Journey Begins

Caitlin Annear 7th Sep 2018

So, as my blog enters its fourth reincarnation, I figured I should start it off with some photos that have travelled with me through three of those. These were taken on the drive back from a busy night shift during …

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Kynance Cove

Caitlin Annear 13th Feb 2019

The other week Scottie and I popped down to Kynance Cove for a mooch around. Unfortunately the tide was right in so we couldn’t explore very far, but it’s still a very beautiful spot. The walk down to the beach …

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Swanpool to Maenporth – 1.5 miles

Caitlin Annear 10th Feb 2019

The walk from Swanpool to Maenporth is a lovely little one, even on a cloudy day like this. We parked up in Swanpool’s carpark and had a quick gander at the birds drying their wings. We then headed up the …

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Kennall Vale

Caitlin Annear 21st Jan 2019

Inside the beautiful wooded area to the west of Ponsanooth lies the significant remains of an old gunpowder works. Up until the early 1800’s, all of the gunpowder used by Cornish mines was produced out of the county; as the …

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Trelissick Illuminations 2018

Caitlin Annear 31st Dec 2018

This year Trelissick did their wonderful illuminations again. Scott and I went previously in 2016 (pictures here). The majority of the garden was all lit up with a variety of coloured lights, although they were all fixed colours this year. …

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West Wheal Basset Stamps

Caitlin Annear 28th Dec 2018

The West Wheal Basset stamps sit on the side on Carn Brea in the village of Carnkie. The complex was built in 1875 in an attempt to keep up with the stamping and dressing needs of West Wheal Basset Mine …

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West Wheal Basset Mine

Caitlin Annear 23rd Dec 2018

West Basset Mine’s only remaining relic stands over the road between Pool and Four Lanes. Previously known as Wheal Charmer and Wheal Haste, mining in the area dates back to medieval times. The site was initially used for farming, but …

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Basset and Grylls

Caitlin Annear 20th Nov 2018

Situated on Porkellis Moor lie some of the more modern remains of Basset and Grylls mine. Originally named Porkellis United, it also included the workings of Wheal Cock. Basset and Gryll’s potential was first noticed in 1845 by a Mr …

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