Cornwall

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Saint Ives, Cornwall, England

Constantine: St. Constantine Church

historical map of Cornwall, Devonshire, Dorset, and the Channel Islands

Cornwall, England

The exotic plants of Trebah Garden

Cornish clotted cream

Bishop Rock Lighthouse

For Students

Cornwall summary

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News •

Life-saving bleed kits installed across Cornwall • Mar. 12, 2025, 8:32 AM ET (BBC)

Final phase of new waste collection service begins in Cornwall • Mar. 9, 2025, 8:20 PM ET (BBC)

MPs and Tamar Bridge bosses hope for locals' toll • Mar. 9, 2025, 3:07 AM ET (BBC)

Red squirrel mural in Cornwall launches global art project • Mar. 9, 2025, 1:52 AM ET (BBC)

Old section of A30 reopens in Cornwall • Mar. 9, 2025, 1:31 AM ET (BBC)

Photos and Videos

Saint Ives, Cornwall, England

Constantine: St. Constantine Church

historical map of Cornwall, Devonshire, Dorset, and the Channel Islands

Cornwall, England

Cornish clotted cream

Bishop Rock Lighthouse

Truro: Cathedral of St. Mary

The exotic plants of Trebah Garden

Experience the beaches and rugged coastline of Cornwall, ceremonial English county and historical Celtic nation of Cornwall

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