Cornwall on the Web

Here are links to online resources for Cornwall and the Cornish culture.

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Online Historical Resources

Historical Links

• Cornwall Heritage Trust
  Preserves important sites in Cornwall and protects and promotes the Duchy’s rich heritage.
• Geevor Tin Mine, Pendeen
  Learn about Cornish Mining History.
• Town of Hayle, Cornwall
  • Hayle Community Archive
  • Hayle Oral History Project
  • Harvey’s Foundry Trust
  • Hayle Town Council
• Town of Newlyn, Cornwall
  • Newlyn Community Archive
• Kresen Kernow, Combined Cornish Resources in Redruth
  • Cornwall Record Office
  • Cornish Studies Library
  • Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Historic Environmental Record
• List of Mines of the World
• St.Cleer General Cemetery, St.Cleer Dissenters Chapel
  Searchable, CAHS member’s families
• History of Ellis Island
• A Genealogist’s Guide to Tracing People from Our Past

The Gold Rush

• Cripple Creek, Teller County, Colorado
• Gilpin Historical Society, Central City, Colorado
• The Gold Rush in North Carolina, Historic Gold Hill

The Silver Boom

• Leadville, Colorado

Copper Mining

• Keweenaw Peninsula, Michigan
• Ducktown, Tennessee

Iron Range

• Iron Range Research Center
• Menominee Range Historical Foundation

Pennsylvania

• State Museum of Pennsylvania
• Guide to Pennsylvania Historical Resources
• Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania

Other Good Cornish Sites

• Alan’s Place
  For the lovers of Cornwall and all things Cornish
• Alison Hodge Publishers
  Books on art, gardening, food surfing and more from Cornwall
• Anna Corns Art
  Paintings of Cornwall and pets.
• Bal Maidens and Mining Women
  Excellent Free Website, find your female ancestors.
• Aspects Holidays
  Self Catering Holiday Cottages in Cornwall — be sure to read the blog
• Carbis Bay Webcam
  Check the weather and the beach, courtesy of Carbis Bay Holidays
• Celtic Women International, Ltd.
  Recognizing contributions that Celtic women have made to the world
• The Changing Room
  Music and Videos inspired by Cornwall
• Cornish Ancestry Company
  Research services and Cornwall visits
• Cornish Chronicle
  CAHS Member, Cornish News and Views on Facebook
• Cornish Clothing Company
  Celebrating all things Cornish
• Cornish Corner, Mineral Point, Wisconsin
  CAHS Member, Everything that is Cornish available for you here
• Cornish Global Migration Programme
  Track ancestors who were born in Cornwall and moved elsewhere
• Cornish Language Partnership, MAGA
  The Cornwall Council led partnership of Cornish language groups in Cornwall
• Cornish Maritime Trust
  Dedicated to the preservation and enjoyment of Cornwall’s maritime heritage
• Cornish Miner
  Cornish Miner is your number one source for new and out-of-print books on Cornwall and the Cornish.
• Cornish Miners Association
  Committed to preserving the history of Cornish mining, this organization has been founded by ex-miners
• The Cornish Slate Company
  Handmade Cornish slate tableware, giftware and house signs —
• CornishME
  Cornish Clothing, Pins, etc.
  
• Learn Cornish Now
  Hints and tips for learning Cornish.
  Sponsored by MAGA, the Cornwall Council led partnership of Cornish language groups in Cornwall
• Cornwall24
  Independent news, features and opinion on Cornwall and all things Cornish
• Cornwall CAM
  Daily updated photographs & a weather report from Cornwall
• Cornwall Mining World Heritage Site
  The culture that shaped the world — Mining history, locations and methods.
• Cornwall Today
• Cornwall Wildlife Trust
  Dedicated to conserving the Cornish environment & wildlife
• Crowan Crafts
  High Quality Craftwork by Cornish Artisans from Cornwall
• Cosawes Barton
  Stay near Truro, Also ask about history of house occupants from 1066.
• Devon Family History Society
  Our neighbor – Find ancestors – Make enquiries – Many links to other UK repositories – online shop
• Evocative Cornwall
  Beautiful Photographs, Calendar, Diary and other items.
• The Fishermen’s Mission
  Providing a lifeline of welfare and support to fishermen and their families.
• Giant’s Quoit
  Neolithic and other monuments — History, location and restoration.
• Hall for Cornwall
  A thriving theatre in the heart of Truro, performing arts of all genres.
• Helen Round
  Hand printed textiles and much more for your home, from Cornwall – Discount for CAHS Members- sign in to member’s area to view.
• Innocent Art
  Painted images of Cornish Places
• Jill Amadio
  CAHS Member, World Traveler, Author++
• Kernewek Dre Lyther
  Cornish Language on-line course, Cornish by Letter
• Learn Cornish Now
  Hints and tips for learning Cornish.
  Sponsored by MAGA, the Cornwall Council led partnership of Cornish language groups in Cornwall
• Looe Maritime Archive
  Images, videos, stories & sounds from the Port of Looe in Cornwall
• Man On A Beach
  Videos of Cornish Beaches
• MaxinePearls
  Original Jewellery from Cornwall with freshwater pearls.
• Nathan Dylan Goodwing – Genealogical Crime Mystery Author
  Writer of the Forensic Genealogist Series. Check out these good reads.
• PISCES – Port Isaac Shared Community Exhibition Space
  Collecting, recording and exhibiting the history of Port Isaac
• Port Isaac Pottery
  Handmade pottery, paintings, jewellery, small fry clothing
• Radyo an Gernewegva
  Cornish Language – Music/Variety/Talk/News Programs
• Roanmor (Gift of the Sea)
  Online gallery and shop dedicated to Cornish artists
• Robin Falvey
  Writer, Surfer, Artist — Art, Book, Sounds, Blog and stories about all Cornwall
• Rosemary’s Cornwall Links
  The biggest directory of online Cornish links
• Ruth Saberton, Cornish Author
  Cornish Themes and Romances
• Stay in Cornwall
  Inspiring Choices for your next stay in Cornwall
• St. Justin
  The home of fine contemporary, historic, Celtic and rare jewellery, gifts and accessories made in Cornwall.
• Tencreek Holiday Park – Dolphin Holidays
  Tencreek Holiday Park has everything you need for Looe and Polperro holidays; there’s lots of fun in store for happy campers and caravan fans at Tencreek.
• That’s My Cornwall
  My Cornwall Magazine
• Ultimate Cornwall Visitor Guide.
  Local tourism insiders share their favourite 90 things to do in Cornwall.