SECRETS OF MILLBROOK

History of Cornwall

History of Millbrook

Hiking

Places of interest

Pubs and Restaurants

Cornish food

Music and art

Dear reader,

We are a German group which created this Guide book for you.

We had lots of fun exploring Millbrook and the Rame peninsula and want to share our discoveries with you on the following pages. We assembled a selection of sights, pubs, café, restaurants, history, music and arts.

We would be glad, if we could help you and we wish you a nice time in Millbrook

Your German group

Karl

Ina

Jorma

Franziska

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Contents

Page

3 Introduction

4 History of Cornwall

6 History of Millbrook

The Tide Mill

Industry around Millbrook

10 Smuggling

11 Fishing

13 Hiking and Walking

Mount Edgcumbe House

The Maker Church

Penlee Point

St. Michaels Chapel

Rame Church St. Germanus

23 Eden Project

24 The Minack Theatre

25 South West Coast

26 Beaches on the Rame peninsula

29 Millbrook’s restaurants & cafes

32 Millbrook’s pubs

34 Cornish food

36 Music & arts

41 Point Europa

42 Acknowledgments

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Millbrook, or Govermelin as it is called in the Cornish language, is the

biggest village in Cornwall and located in the centre of the Rame

peninsula. The current population of Millbrook is about 2300. Many

locals take the Cremyll ferry or the Torpoint car ferry across Plymouth

Sound to go to work, while others are employed locally by boatyards,

shops and restaurants. The area also attracts many retirees from cities

all around Britain.

Being situated at the head of a tidal creek, the ocean has always had a

major influence on life in Millbrook. Although fishing and most other

industries have disappeared over the years,

boatbuilding still plays a very important role in the

area.

Commonly called the forgotten corner of Cornwall the Rame peninsula

has retained its native landscape and is designated as an Area of

outstanding natural beauty (AONB). Visitors can find miles of hiking

trails along the rugged coastal trails and many hidden, pristine

beaches. The fury of Atlantic storms has driven many ships on to the

treacherous rocky coast and vigilant ramblers may spot signs of their

fate.

Top left: Cremyll Ferry;

Top right: Rame Head;

Left center: Whitsand Bay;

Right center: Wreck at

Freathy Beach

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History of Cornwall

Situated at the very southwest of the

British isles, the county of Cornwall is

inhabited by just over 500,000 people.

Its name evolved from the Celtic tribe

name Cornovii, which means horn-

dwellers, derived from the shape of

the Cornish peninsula, and the Anglo-Saxon Waelas,

meaning strangers. In the Cornish language its name

is Kernow. The history of Cornwall begins after the last

Ice Age when hunter/gatherer tribes inhabited Britain

between about 10,000 BC and 3000 BC. Many

Megaliths of this period can still be seen and

prehistoric remains in general are more numerous in

Cornwall than elsewhere in England.

When the Celts arrived during the first millennium

before Christ they brought an advanced technology of

iron tools with them improving agricultural and mining techniques.

In 55BC the Romans landed in Britain and stayed until the end of the

4th century, but they had very little influence in Cornwall.

Anglo-Saxons migrated to England during the following four centuries

and pushed the Celts back to Cornwall, as far as the river Tamar. To

prevent Cornish raids, the Anglo-Saxons conquered parts of the Rame

peninsula which subsequently became part of Devon until the mid-19th

century.

Top left: The Men-An-

Tol; Top right: The

Chun Quoit; Lower left:

The Lanyon Quoit;

Right: The Trethevy

Quoit.

Left: King Doniert’s

Stone, pieces of a

9th century cross;

Right: The

Chysauster Ancient

Village, one of the

few places where

Romans lived in

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In the 9th century

Cornwall finally lost its sovereignty but the

Cornish people managed to preserve a certain

amount of cultural and political independence

which remains until today.

Except for installing themselves as rulers the

Norman conquest of England in 11th century brought almost no

changes to Cornwall.

During the 15th to early 18th century the Cornish revolted against

England on several occasions but were always defeated.

Tin mining has played a very important role in the history and culture

of Cornwall for the last 4000 years and with the invention of the Steam

Engine in 1781 and the following age of industrial revolution the

mining industry boomed.

A massive decline in Cornish mining a century later led to the Cornish

Diaspora in which many Cornish migrated

overseas. The last Cornish and European

tin mine, South Crofty mine, closed in

1998, however reopening the mine is still

discussed.

Left: The ruins of

Tintagel Castle, where

according to the legends

King Arthur was

conceived;

Right: The Norman

church of St. Germans

Left: mines at St

Just, right: tin

mine near St

Agnes, bottom:

mines in Cornwall,

ca 1890

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History of Millbrook

The first evidence for the existence of the village of Millbrook dates

back to 1442, when the Lord of Millbrook was given to Sir John

Cornwall by Henry VI. But despite the lack of evidence it is believed

that the village is older and estimates of its foundation vary

between 4th and 14th century. The village’s name however comes from an old tidal mill and a small

brook, nowadays flowing into Millbrook Lake.

In the reign of Queen Elisabeth Millbrook was referred to as a “Riche

Fishing Town” with at least 40 boats and many men participating as

sailors in the wars of that time.

With the amount of fish in the fishing grounds virtually decimated in

the last 150 years, the fishing industry faded away and today there are

only a few professional fishermen left on the whole peninsula. At the

same time other industries like brickworks boomed.

Today there is hardly any industry left in Millbrook, although

boatbuilding is still important with two boatyards in Millbrook

and a third one in Cremyll, about two miles away.

Left: Emblem of Millbrook

Bottom: Aerial photo of Millbrook

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The Tide Mill

The mill in Millbrook dates back to at least 1518

and was rebuilt in 1801. It was worked by the tidal

water being impounded in a 25 acre millpond at high tide and after the

tide had ebbed a little, milling could begin. It is reported that the mill

could operate approximately 8 hours in a 24 hour period. Over time,

the mill had between two and four waterwheels of whitch one was

used for a hoist to lift the corn to the top level of the mill. Each of the

other wheels moved one or two millstones. The waterwheels rotated at

about 10 rpm, and through gearing, the millstones rotated at

approximated 120 rpm.

The mill was last used in 1914 to grind corn, but in the following years

the mill and the quay next to it were used by The Millbrook Steam Boat

Company. Since then the millpond has been filled in and the football field

and the park are now located there. The building can still be seen but

after an archaeological excavation in 2011 it was renovated and now

serves another purpose.

Left: Old painting, mill and

millpond clearly visible.

Right: mill building in 2010

Right: Old

map with

mill and

millpond

marked,

some other

industry is

also visible;

Left: Granite

millstone

from the mill

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Industry around Millbrook

Buried in Millbrook lies an abundance of industrial heritage contrasting

with today’s rural landscape and with extensive scouting history buffs

can uncover the secrets of Millbrook’s past.

The former industrial facilities at the Southdown Marina area weren’t

only the earliest and most numerous but clearly they have had the

most turbulent history. In 1650 a Gun Powder Works was built there

and until its total destruction during a fire and a huge explosion on 5th

July 1865 it produced Gun Powder for the Royal Navy.

In 1733 among other navy storage facilities and accommodation

buildings the Kings Brewhouse was built

in the Southdown area, producing all the

navy’s beer, 20,000 gallons per week,

until 1835. But the building’s history was

far from being over; it was converted into

a soap factory, used as a powder mill,

occupied to produce fish fertilizer and at

the beginning of the 20th century used as

Gelatine Works.

Between 1870 and 1904 a copper

smelting and chemical works was situated in Southdown and from

1888 to 1942 and 1946 to 1948 the Southdown Brick Company had a

factory with kiln chimneys up to 120 ft high there. The Quarry used

by this brick factory is still recognizable. Nowadays, Voyager Boatyard, one of

the three boatyards of the area is

located at the Southdown Marina.

Top and left: Southdown brickworks

from different angles

Bottom: Voyager Boatyard

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Foss Brickworks,

located just to the east

of the tide mill, was

the first brickworks to

open in Millbrook in

1872 and remained in

production until the

1930s. The factory

had a 130 ft chimney

and also an adjacent

quarry. Today the factory’s site is used by the Multihull Centre

boatyard.

The third and largest brickwork, Pottery Brickworks, was located at the

area of St Johns Rd. It started production in the 1880s and until 1935

produced up to 50,000 bricks a day. Like the other brickworks there

was a quarry nearby and the chimney had a height of 165 ft.

Many of the bricks from the three brickworks were shipped to the

more than 20 building sites of coastal

batteries and fortifications that the navy built

between 1860 and 1920 to protect the naval

base of Plymouth. Some of those, like

Cawsand Battery, Fort Picklecombe or Fort

Bovisand, can still be seen but nowadays

serve other purposes. Only a few, like Garden

Battery in Mt. Edgcumbe Country Park,

remain in an almost original state and can be

visited.

Anderton has had boatyards since before the

reign of Elisabeth 1st, but none of them have

survived. The third active boatyard near

Millbrook is Mashfords of Cremyll.

Top: Photo from 1895, tide mill

and Foss Brickworks visible

Left: Multihull Centre Boatyard

Right: Mt. Edgcumbe Garden

Battery

Bottom: Mashfords of Cremyll

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Smuggling

Over the centuries, smuggling has played an

important role on the Rame peninsula. Its

proximity to France and Plymouth, the rough coast

with small, hidden beaches and the seclusion of

the peninsula made the area very attractive for

smuggling. The following newspaper article is from

the early 19th century, at a time when smuggling

was gradually disappearing.

SEIZED OFF CAWSAND

’Five Sisters’

On Saturday evening last, about eight o clock, Mr. Foot, of the preventive

waterguard, at Cawsand, captured a sprit sail boat, called the Five Sisters,

belonging to Cawsand, with 98 tubs of foreign brandy and geneva on board,

together with three men and a boy. The boat was first discovered by one of the

preventive men on the look out from the hill, and conceiving her to be suspicious,

he informed Mr. F. of the circumstance, when the latter accompanied by four men

well armed took one of the pilot boats from the bay, and proceeded towards the

boat in the offing. The smugglers did not suspect the persons in the pilot boat of

any design on them until they were close to them; but on perceiving who the

intended visitors were, they immediately crowded all sail, to effect their escape.

This they were likely to effect when the preventive men showed their colours and

comfiring musketry at the smugglers. The seventh shot fired cut away the sprit-sail

halliards, when the main-sail fell, and the pursuers came alongside and secured the

boat with its cargo and crew.

The West Breton 10 July 1829

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Fishing

History of fishing

The 16th century saw fishing on a grand scale. It was at

this time when a group of Plymouth fishermen decamped

to the Rame to set up shop on Kingsand/Cawsand Bay.

Their main interest was Pilchard fishing which grew into

an enormous enterprise. The cellars were so big that they

were called palaces – their ruins are still visible today at

Kingsand.

During the 18th Century Cawsand replaced Millbrook in its

role as a fishing centre. But subsequently Millbrook

became the centre of industry because of its proximity to

the Royal Dockyard and the port of Plymouth.

About the year 1800 there was a sizeable fleet of

“Hookers”. But through the disappearance of the popular

Pilchard shoals the number of hookers also declined. In

addition, the hookers became unable to compete

with the drifters and steam trawlers. In line with an

enormous blizzard in March 1891 the rest of the hookers

sank.

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Even 150 years ago there was still a large number of

vessels in the Cawsand Bay. Today fishing is still

important for this area but there are just a few

professional fishermen left. Fish markets and restaurants

built a strong part of Millbrooks culture and economy.

There are 300 miles of coastline around Cornwall with

many fantastic places for fishing.

How to tell if fish is fresh

Eyes: Bright and clear without milky appearance

Skin: Moist, shiny and firm

Smell: Should not smell unpleasant

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Hiking and walking

A breathtaking walk around the waterside perimeter of

the Mount Edgcumbe estate, offers tremendous views of

the sea, coastline and across Plymouth Sound. A host of

eighteenth-century follies are dotted along the route;

fountains, seats and shelters. The path travels through the

parkland and woodland of the historic family seat of the

Earls of Edgcumbe.

The uneven terrain along the Coast Path, includes some

steep stretches and a series of steps, and can be muddy

in winter. The sections around Cremyll and Mount

Edgcumbe House and Gardens are suitable for wheelchair

users.

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1. Mount Edgcumbe House

In 1515 Henry VIII permitted Sir Piers Edgcumbe to

enclose a deer park on his land. His son Sir Richard

Edgcumbe of Cotehele built the Mount Edgcumbe House

between 1547 -1553. The area covers 865 acres in south-

east Cornwall. The house was built according to a forward-

thinking design. In 1941, during World War II, Mount

Edgcumbe was bombed by the Germans. The bombs

destroyed the west wing and most inventories were

ravaged by fire. The house was restored between 1958-

1964 in the style of the 18th century. In 1971 it was sold

to Cornwall County and Plymouth City Councils for use as

a Country Park.

On the property one can see the famous historic house,

beautiful gardens and Country Park. Mount Edgcumbe is a

favourite destination for tourists.

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The gardens

The Earl's garden was formed in the 18th century. The

Garden has a 400 year old Lime tree, a splendid Lucombe

oak, a Mexican pine and an array of beautiful flowers.

From the Victorian east lawn terrace, you can see

gorgeous views over Plymouth Sound.

The formal gardens were created over 200 years ago in

the English, French and Italian styles. They have recently

been added to with an American plantation and a New

Zealand styled garden, both countries having strong family

connections.

Amphitheatre: Here one can see a series of ponds with

views over Plymouth Sound and on the lower pond

one can find a splendid haven for bird life.

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Wildlife in Mount Edgcumbe Country Park

If one travels along the park trails in the early morning,

there is a good chance of seeing fallow deer. Maybe, at

dusk one can see foxes, rabbits, buzzards and sea birds.

Opening times

The House and the Earl's garden are open to the general

public.

Open: 1 April to 30 September 2015 Open Sunday to

Thursday 11am to 4.30pm (last admission at 4pm).

Closed: every Friday -Saturday and 17 September 2015

The direct route from Millbrook to Mount Edgcumbe

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2. The Maker church

Maker means a stone wall or a ruin

in Cornish. Another Celtic name is

Egloshayle, meaning “the church

on the estuary” and its tower

remains an imposing landmark

over the Tamar estuary.

The church of Marker is dedicated

to St. Julian and was built as a gift

to the Priory of Plympton in the

Middle Ages. Its architecture is

that of a typical 15th century

Cornish church. It is located in the

Country Park and it was used as

the Edgcumbe family’s church and

cemetery. The Admiralty used the

tower in the 18th and 19th

centuries as a signal station. One

can see a copy of the signals used,

inside the church.

The direct route from Millbrook to Maker church

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3. Penlee Point

Penlee Point is located on

the coastal headland at 52

metres above sea level.

During the 18th Century the

cave which is today the

Queen Adelaides Grotto

was used as a watch

house.

In 1827 Princess Adelaide

visited and dedicated the construction.

About 60 years later the work on Penlee Battery began. It

was part of the south western defences and was disarmed

in 1956. The site of the battery is now a nature reserve.

Penlee Point gained national fame in 1998 when the

Green Darner Dragonfly was seen in this location for the

first time.

It is a perfect place for wildflowers

The direct route from Millbrook to Penlee Point

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4. St. Michael's Chapel

The chapel was built on the

headland, together with many

other chapels and churches in

the Middle Ages. Its beautiful

location with the fact that the

manor of Rame was owned by

Tavistock Abbey in the 10th

century suggesting that this

was created as an Early

Mediaeval hermitage. The chapel was dedicated to St

Michael the Archangel and was first licensed for Mass in

1397. Traces of render survive in places which may

suggest that the interior and exterior were probably

whitewashed- making it a striking landmark for mariners.

The location on a high cliff made the chapel one of the

best locations for watching the western approaches to

Plymouth Sound.

The chapel was restored by the IVth Earl of Edgcumbe in

1882. In the early 20th century it fell into disuse and since

then remains as a ruin.

The chapel is located directly on the South West Coast Path. It is

easily visible in the distance and accessible by a steep

footpath.

The direct route from Millbrook to St. Michael’s Chapel

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5. Rame Church St. Germanus

Rame Church is

dedicated to the bishop

St. Germanus, who in

400 AD was fighting to

supress the Pelegian

heresy.

The building was

consecrated in 1259. The

south aisle was added in

the 15th Century.

Between 1848 and 1886 there were a few restorations.

Today Rame Church St. Germanus is part of the parish of

Maker with Rame and managed by the Parochial Church

council.

The Church has no electricity and thus is still lit by

candles.

The direct route from Millbrook to Rame Church

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The Eden Project

The Eden Project, a charity and social enterprise is a

popular tourist attraction in Cornwall with more than a

million plants inside artificial biodomes with different

climate regions. The Rainforest and Mediterranean

biodomes are filled with all kinds of plants, native birds

and even insects. The tropical rainforest is the largest "in

captivity." The outdoor gardens have floral displays, teas,

hops and exotic vegetables.

At Eden visitors can learn about exotic plants and simply

enjoy the experience

Address: Bodelva, St Austell, Cornwall, 01726 811911

(The route from Millbrook to Eden Project takes 51 min

and is 32.2 miles long)

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The Minack Theatre

The Minack Theatre was planned, built and financed

between 1931-1986 by one woman; her name was

Rowena Cade. It is the most famous cliffside open-air

theatre, possibly in the world. Many visitors arrive at the

Minack imagining it was built by invading Romans

The theatre is open all year round. The summer theatre

season runs from May to September and presents

musicals, opera and drama.

Address: Porthcurno, Penzance, Cornwall, 01736 810181

(The route from Millbrook to Minack Theatre takes 1.5h

and is 83.1 miles long)

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South West Coast PathThis trail is considered one of the best walks

in the world by the Lonely Planet guide and voted Britain’s best

walking route by the readers of Walk magazine.

The walk travels along 630 miles of superb coastline. The

heritage, wildlife, geology and scenery on the path are

truly inspirational and each day of walking brings stunning

new experiences.

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Beaches on the Rame peninsula

Kingsand and Cawsand

The sandy beaches in Kingsand and Cawsand are small

and family-friendly with a beautiful landscape around the

Rame Head.

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Whitsand Bay

Above Whitsand Bay runs the beautiful cliff road from

Tregantle Fort to Rame Head. There are several sandy

beaches and surfing spots. But access is via a steep path.

Swimmers should be aware of rip currents along this

stretch of coast.

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Millbrook’s restaurants & cafes

The Honey Room Café

Behind Widdicombe’s Shop is the Honey Room Café which

was converted in 2010. It’s a small café offering a lot of

organically-grown produce. The menu is vegetarian and

most of the cakes, pies and freshly baked bread are

prepared in Millbrook by Mandy and Annabell of “Poet’s

Pantry”.

Joe and Rose have owned the shop since 1980.

Address: West Street, Millbrook, 01752822335

The Marina Café

The Marina Café is situated in the Southdown area and is

open 7 days a week and has a beautiful view over the

creek. In addition to the all-day breakfast and lunch the

small café offers a delivery service.

Address: Southdown Quay, Millbrook, 01752822708

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Afro-Caribbean Pot

This expanding and experienced

kitchen creates takeaway dishes of

amazingly well balanced and

aromatic dishes. All dishes are

freshly cooked and can be mild,

medium or hot. The family-run

business likes to surprise people with

fresh, fragrant and exotic food from

their homeland.

Address: 5 Molesworth Terrace,

Millbrook, 01752 823663

RG Seafoods – the fish store

The mobile fish market is locally popular for selling fresh

and frozen seafood. The owners say that if the product

does not match their own standards then they won’t sell it.

The truck comes to Millbrook every Saturday at 1pm.

Address: The Tanyard, Millbrook, 01752814040

AHOY

AHOY is also a mobile catering company based in the

south-east Cornwall. It is famous for its fish and chips

mainly in the summertime. AHOY sells its own battered

fish in Millbrook every Friday between 4.30pm – 8pm.

Address: The Parade, Millbrook, 01752822192

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Posh Nosh

The restaurant and takeaway offers a variety of fast-food

such as fish and chips and pizza.

Address: 9 West Street, Millbrook, 01752823374

Millbrook Indian Restaurant

Millbrook now has an Indian restaurant and takeaway. It is

located on West Street and serves traditional and spicy

Indian dishes.

The Canteen at Maker Heights

The canteen offers many seafood,

vegetarian- and British dishes. The

views are stunning and some great

walks are nearby.

Address: Maker Heights, Millbrook,

0 1752 659069

Mount Edgcumbe Orangery

The Orangery is nestled in the beautiful Italian Gardens of

Mount Edgcumbe. The Garden Café is especially renowned

as an exclusive wedding or celebrations venue.

Address: Cremyll, 01752 822236

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Millbrook’s pubs

The Devon & Cornwall Inn

This historic 17th Century Inn is a traditional and popular

Cornish pub and got its name from the fact that it is

placed on the old Devon and Cornwall border.

The “D&C” offers several events such as a quiz, curry and a

steak night. It’s also well-known for its Sky Sport and BT

Sport broadcasts. The D&C offers accommodation with 5

ensuite rooms each furnished to a high standard.

Guests can expect a traditional atmosphere, live music

and good food as well as televised Rugby and Football.

Address: 1 West Street, Millbrook, 01752822320

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Mark of Friendship

The Mark of Friendship pub is a traditional community pub

which serves 3 great cask ales.

There are pool matches on Tuesday, darts on Thursday

and Friday and live music on the weekend.

The business of the Mark of Friendship benefits from a

consistent trade with a strong local following.

Address: New Street, Millbrook, 01752823287

The small village of Millbrook offers also a third pub - the

Heart in Hand.

Address: 66 West Street, Millbrook, 0172822506

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Cornish food

Cornwall has a strong culinary heritage. Here are just a

few examples of curious Cornish dishes.

Stargazy Pie

It is said that the Stargazy Pie was

created in Mousehole in honour of a

brave fisherman called Tom Bawcock.He sailed out into a violent stormy sea

to fish when the village was facing

famine. He returned with seven types of

fish which were made into a pie and

shared among the folk.

Stargazy pie is traditionally made of

baked pilchards, along with eggs and potatoes and

covered with a pastry crust. The fish heads (and

sometimes tails) protrude through the crust, so that they

appear to be gazing skyward. This allows the oils released

during cooking to flow back into the pie.

Cornish pasty

The Cornish pasties also called “Oggies” are today filled

with beefsteak, onion and potato. Historically they

contained turmut (turnip), tates (potatoes) and mate

(meat).They were made for the Cornish miners who

carried it with them to eat while working. The pasties were

known for their ability to keep well.

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Cornish Cream Tea

The traditional Cornish Cream Tea contains scones with

jam and clotted cream. Sometimes it’s also served with a

“Cornish Split”, a type of white bread roll. At first you daub

the butter on the scone, then add strawberry jam and top

it finally with a spoonful of clotted cream.

Heavy cake

The heavy cake or “Hevva” is a cake

made from flour, lard, butter, milk,

sugar and raisins.

It got its name from the historic Pilchard

industry. When the “huer” helped locate

shoals of fish, they would shout “Hevva,

Hevva” to alert the boats to the location

of the pilchard shoals. The cakes were

carried by the huers on their way home.

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Music & arts

Tate

When Tate first opened its doors to the public in 1897 it

had just one site, displaying a small collection of British

artworks. Today Tate has four major sites and the national

collection of British art from 1500 to the present day and

international modern and contemporary art, which

includes nearly 70,000 artworks. A number of new

developments are planned for Tate Modern, Tate Britain

and Tate St Ives to ensure the galleries continue to

expand.

Tate St Ives

St Ives, a small Cornish town on

the southwest coast of England,

perhaps seems an unlikely site for

a major art gallery. However, its

artistic connections date back to

Victorian times when numerous artists came to St Ives to

paint, attracted by its special quality of light. Artists

associated with the town include Barbara Hepworth,

Naum Gabo, Alfred Wallis and Mark Rothko.

An exciting development is now planned for Tate St Ives,

which will provide better exhibition and display spaces,

new education areas and improved visitor facilities,

allowing greater scope for understanding the heritage of

the St Ives artists’ colony.

www.tate.org.uk

01736 796 22

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Maker Heights

The Maker Project

Situated on the highest point of the spectacular Rame

Peninsula the studios at Maker enjoy uninterrupted,

panoramic views. Rame Conservation Trust is the mother

charity which owns this unique collection of historic

buildings and the top of the hill on which they sit. The

Napoleonic Barracks and it's surrounding service buildings

form a unique cluster

of workspaces, the

majority of which

have been colonised

by artists, musicians

and craftspeople

attracted here by the

open spaces and

creative environment.

The workspaces vary in size from about 200 square feet to

over 600 square feet, the majority having high ceilings

and a good amount of natural light,electricityand power points. There are shared washrooms,

showers and toilets within the courtyard.

There is a supportive colony of artists

residing at Maker ranging from well

known established painters to those

newly exploring their craft and

developing their style. Home to Rame

School of Art, Maker offers a friendly

convivial environment with places to

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meet and socialise including The Canteen restaurant, The Random Arms, a licensed bar which

hosts regular music events and on-site camping.

The Officer's Mess is the latest of the historic spaces to be

improved and this offers exhibition space and is home to

the Maker Art Collection.

At present there are painters, ceramic artists, fine and

heavy metal workers, carpenters, photographers, graphic

artists and musicians working from Maker.

www.themakerproject.org.uk

Sunshine Festival

Each year Maker organises a

music festival, which is a

(mostly!) annual weekend

camping event featuring live

music, cabaret, DJs, workshops

and fun in the breathtakingly

beautiful location on the Rame

Peninsula of South East Cornwall.

www.makerfestival.co.uk

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Carn to Cove

Carn to Cove is Cornwall’s performing arts scheme for

rural communities. They fill the wonderfully varied

community halls with poetry, laughter, music, drama,

stories and dancing. Local people choose the live shows

they want to see and hear in their halls. This means

loads of variety for everyone across Cornwall.

www.carntocove.co.uk

01209 312500

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Rame Peninsula Art

Alan and Annette Lemin founded Rame Peninsula Art in

their home-based studio location of Millbrook, Cornwall.

The studio sits within the peaceful tranquility of their

bespoke designed Japanese garden, complete with a

Japanese tea-house, ponds and wild growing bamboo.

Through their work, Alan and Annette offer an extensive

range of tuition in art, maths and the sciences.

www.ramepeninsulaart.com

01752 823364 / 07791073242

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Point Europa

Point Europa is an independent training and

education charity in Millbrook and was

founded in 2004. The aim is to support the

local community on the Rame Peninsula in Cornwall.

It organises a variety of training, education and

community development activities, often with a strong

European flavour. They are extremely successful in

making Europe work for this area.

Some examples of their projects:

European Projects. It runs international exchanges,

training design and learning partnerships, with partners in

all European countries. They offer plenty of opportunities

each year for people of all ages.

UK Training. The aim is to identify and meet the training

needs of local people and local businesses, to

improve skills levels and help people into work.

Community support. Point Europa use their

expertise to support other community and voluntary

groups in the area.

Support for the local economy. The charity works with local

businesses, bringing in new work through their exchange

programmes and aim to provide the services that they

need.

Charity Shop. Point Europa runs its own charity shop in

Millbrook village, where its hard-working volunteers

generate funds for the independent Rame Community

Fund.

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Acknowledgments

This booklet would not exist without the help of many people. In place of each we want to thank two of them:

Mr. Colyn Thomas, whose historical works about the Rame peninsula were a sheer infinite supply for our work.

And in particular Patricia Murphy, who helped us a lot by revising our writing, correcting our vocabulary and giving our work a general structure.

At the end we want to say thanks to all the marvellous people we owe this golden opportunity to get this amazing experience.

Thanks Point Europa for your really great support, we enjoyed the time we had with you, and you have been so open and receptive to us.

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