She is still fondly remembered 23 years after her death, with a blue plaque commemorating her life unveiled in Truro earlier this year. Her very successful stage career continues. Denise Crook, ‘Fox, Robert Were (1789–1877)’. He also produced marine chronometers for use on board ships. Yes, he’s half-Dutch but Smit has lived in Cornwall for 30 years, first helping to establish the Lost Gardens of Heligan before creating the Eden Project, which is said to have contributed £1 billion to the Cornish economy and is one of the most visited attractions in Britain. This is a list of Cornish sportsmen and sportswomen. The Cornish form of the name Corentin, meaning hero. Costentyn. Man in hospital and two arrests made after town centre crash, It was reported as a hit-and-run incident, Paedophile dad-of-two cries in the dock as he's sentenced, Cornwall's new coronavirus case rate falls as restrictions tighten, There have been some huge rises in the seven-day case rate on the other side of The Tamar, Charity shop volunteer drowned himself in river in Cornwall, His body was spotted by members of the public. And not just because his real name is Cornwell … the author of Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, The Spy Who Came In From The Cold and so many expert thrillers has lived in St Buryan for more than 40 years and owns a mile of cliff near Land’s End. James H. Price, ‘Ralfs, John (1807–1890)’.

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A great ambassador for Cornwall, she took Cornish song and poetry to all the Celtic nations and as far as Australia and Canada.

He has introduced hundreds of broadcasts for the station, most notably at the BBC Proms. Raised in Newlyn, Wootton is the most famous folk singer to emerge from Cornwall. His subjects included members of the royal family after he was introduced to the court of King George III.

G. B. Smith, ‘Gurney, Sir Goldsworthy (1793–1875)’, rev. 6th cent.)’. G. T. Bettany, ‘Couch, Richard Quiller (1816–1863)’, rev. His name – synonymous with Cornish pride – was later used by the Cornish nationalist organisation. Born in Ireland, but having grown up in Lanner and educated at Redruth School and back living in the county, Richard “Aphex Twin” James is very much a Cornish pioneer in techno and ambient electronic music. The staycation rules explained, We also outline the the situation with travel insurance and whether visitor attractions are currently open, Cornwall pubs with fires to warm you up this autumn, Drink in cosy comfort in front of a crackling fire, Wood-fired feast and music night is rare chance to celebrate, Social distancing guidelines will be in full force at special celebration, Seven of the best curry houses in Cornwall according to you, To celebrate National Curry Week (October 5 to 11) we've ranked Cornwall's curry houses based on reviews from TripAdvisor, Fireworks displays in Cornwall this Bonfire Night - and whether they are still going ahead, COVID-19 has seen many of our favourite 5th of November displays and events cancelled due to social distancing restrictions, Let us know if you think Christmas will be ruined this year. The poet, writer and schoolmaster from Launceston is now known the world over for his poetry, for adults and children. Many of his plays reflect Cornish culture and have been staged by the Royal Shakespeare Company and Kneehigh Theatre among others, including Never Say Rabbit In A Boat, The Dead Monkey, Hell’s Mouth and The King of Prussia. They marches on London to protest against Henry VII’s tax levy to pay for a Scottish invasion. R. G. Burnett, ‘Hocking, Silas Kitto (1850–1935)’, rev. The clue’s in the name. Anita McConnell.

Some you will know, others you won't, all extraordinary, Sign up for our Truro newsletter and you'll never miss a big story again. Brian Murdoch, ‘Nance, Robert Morton (1873–1959)’. Those included are either native Cornish people or others who have been long-term residents. Ray Bowden (1909-1998), England international, former Plymouth Argyle, Arsenal and Newcastle United player; Harry Cann (1905-1980), former Plymouth Argyle player; Jack Cock (1893-1966), England international, former Chelsea, Everton and Plymouth Argyle player, first Cornishman to play for England; Alfred C. Crowle (1899-1979), manager of Mexico national football team The Royal Naval officer famed for being in command during the Mutiny on the Bounty was born in St Tudy, near Bodmin. She wrote her memoirs in Penzance where she lived for almost 30 years. Football. Brought up in Penzance, Newton won a BAFTA for her role in Crash and was recently nominated for a Golden Globe and Emmy for the HBO sci-fi drama Westworld. He was also a rally driver and speed record holder. David Knight, ‘Davy, Sir Humphry, baronet (1778–1829)’. B. So you know Richard Trevthick, Phil Vickery and Daphne du Maurier but what about Grenville Davey and Lilian Wyles? It means mild or merciful: Boy: Cornish,Latin: Christianity: Clesek: An old Cornish name derived from the word clos, which means fame. Okay he wasn’t Cornish, though he did live in Perranporth for 34 years and will always be an honorary Cornishman for writing the Poldark series of historical novels.

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