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Backroads of Britain - Cornwall
<p>We explore some of the fascinating history and sites along the backroads of Cornwall which is known for its smuggling industry. We will explore the smugglers’ den at Jamaica Inn, Bodmin Moor, the
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We explore some of the fascinating history and sites along the backroads of Cornwall which is known for its smuggling industry. We will explore the smugglers’ den at Jamaica Inn, Bodmin Moor, the ancient port of Megavissey, Saint Madern's Church with its Nelson connection, the impressive stately home of Knightshayes and Winsford Village.
DELIVERY MODE
- Face-to-Face
SUGGESTED READING
- Jamaica Inn, Daphne Du Maurier
- Poldark, Winston Graham
- Smuggling in Cornwall, Jeremy Rowett Johns
- Jamaica Inn, and associations, Daphne du Maurier
COURSE OUTLINE
- Bodmin Moor
- Megavissey, a wonderful Cornish fishing village
- Mevagissey Museum
- Madron, near Penzance
- Saint Madern's Church, and associations with Admiral Nelson
- Knightshayes, a National Trust property
- Winsford Village in Exmoor, with its Norman era church
LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of this course, students should be able to:
- Have a greater appreciation of the lesser-known parts of Cornwall to visit: for history, travel and general interest
Almis Simans
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