Cornwall - Revision history

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	*'''Cornish Film Festival''' - held annually each November around Newquay. The 11th edition takes place 8-11th in 2012. [http://www.cornwall-film-festival.co.uk/]		*'''Cornish Film Festival''' - held annually each November around Newquay. The 11th edition takes place 8-11th in 2012. [http://www.cornwall-film-festival.co.uk/]
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		+	*'''Coasteering''': Cornwall has many providers for what is the UK's fastest growing adventure activity. Grab a helmet, a wetsuit and prepare yourself as you swim, scramble and cliff-jump your way along stunning sections of the Cornish coast. There are many providers throughout the county, so search locally [http://www.kernow-coasteering.co.uk/]

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 ==Sleep==
-Cornwall boast a large range of tourist accommodation, ranging from 5 star luxury hotels to B&Bs, guest houses and hostels.  There is also a large number of serviced [http://www.greendoorcottages.co.uk holiday cottages] that can be rented from anything from a long weekend to upwards of a month.
+Cornwall boast a large range of tourist accommodation, ranging from 5 star luxury hotels to B&Bs, guest houses and hostels.  There is also a large number of serviced holiday cottages that can be rented from anything from a long weekend to upwards of a month.
 There are Tourist Information Centres (TICs) in most major towns.  Theses are normally run by the local council and can check latest availability on the day to save having to phone round a number of B&Bs and guest houses.  Note that they are unbiased and won't express an opinion on accommodations, more than giving its tourist board rating and facilities.

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-Cornwall boast a large range of tourist accommodation, ranging from 5 star luxury hotels to B&Bs, guest houses and hostels.  There is also a large number of serviced holiday cottages that can be rented from anything from a long weekend to upwards of a month.
+Cornwall boast a large range of tourist accommodation, ranging from 5 star luxury hotels to B&Bs, guest houses and hostels.  There is also a large number of serviced [http://www.greendoorcottages.co.uk holiday cottages] that can be rented from anything from a long weekend to upwards of a month.
 There are Tourist Information Centres (TICs) in most major towns.  Theses are normally run by the local council and can check latest availability on the day to save having to phone round a number of B&Bs and guest houses.  Note that they are unbiased and won't express an opinion on accommodations, more than giving its tourist board rating and facilities.

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 ==Sleep==
-Cornwall boast a large range of tourist accommodation, ranging from 5 star luxury hotels to B&Bs, guest houses and hostels.  There is also a large number of serviced holiday cottages that can be rented from anything from a long weekend to upwards of a month. Starting with [http://www.greendoorcottages.co.uk/accommodation-north-cornwall.html accommodation in North Cornwall], in the peaceful coves of Port Isaac and Port Gaverne, many self-catering cottages are available from Green Door Cottages.
+Cornwall boast a large range of tourist accommodation, ranging from 5 star luxury hotels to B&Bs, guest houses and hostels.  There is also a large number of serviced holiday cottages that can be rented from anything from a long weekend to upwards of a month.
 There are Tourist Information Centres (TICs) in most major towns.  Theses are normally run by the local council and can check latest availability on the day to save having to phone round a number of B&Bs and guest houses.  Note that they are unbiased and won't express an opinion on accommodations, more than giving its tourist board rating and facilities.

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 ==Sleep==
-Cornwall boast a large range of tourist accommodation, ranging from 5 star luxury hotels to B&Bs, guest houses and hostels.  There is also a large number of serviced holiday cottages that can be rented from anything from a long weekend to upwards of a month.
+Cornwall boast a large range of tourist accommodation, ranging from 5 star luxury hotels to B&Bs, guest houses and hostels.  There is also a large number of serviced holiday cottages that can be rented from anything from a long weekend to upwards of a month. Starting with [http://www.greendoorcottages.co.uk/accommodation-north-cornwall.html accommodation in North Cornwall], in the peaceful coves of Port Isaac and Port Gaverne, many self-catering cottages are available from Green Door Cottages.
 There are Tourist Information Centres (TICs) in most major towns.  Theses are normally run by the local council and can check latest availability on the day to save having to phone round a number of B&Bs and guest houses.  Note that they are unbiased and won't express an opinion on accommodations, more than giving its tourist board rating and facilities.

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 Several bus companies operate in Cornwall including Western Greyhound [http://www.westerngreyhound.com/], Truronian and First Bus [http://www.firstgroup.com].
-Virgin Trains [http://www.virgintrains.co.uk/] and First Great Western [http://www.firstgreatwestern.co.uk/] operate regular train services between the main centres of population, the latter company also serving a number of outlying towns via branch lines.  For train times and fares visit National Rail Enquiries [http://www.nationalrail.co.uk].
+First Great Western [http://www.firstgreatwestern.co.uk/] and CrossCountry [http://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk] operate regular train services between the main centres of population.  For train times and fares visit National Rail Enquiries [http://www.nationalrail.co.uk].
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 * [[Cawsand]]
 * [[Boscastle]]
 * [[Luxulyan]]
 * [[Minions]]

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 Cornwall is served well by National Express coach services from London Victoria coach station (9 hours, 3 daily) and other parts of the UK (Edinburgh - Glasgow - Penzance, 18 hours, 1 daily).
-Megabus [http://www.megabus.com] also run a daily service (8 hours) from London Victoria through to Penzance stopping off at a few major towns in Cornwall.  With ticket prices from £1 this is a very cheap option, the coaches are relatively comfortable, but expect them to be pretty much full.
+Megabus [http://uk.megabus.com] also run a daily service (8 hours) from London Victoria through to Penzance stopping off at a few major towns in Cornwall.  With ticket prices from £1 this is a very cheap option, the coaches are relatively comfortable, but expect them to be pretty much full.
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 * '''Minack Theatre''' - a outdoor theatre built, by hand, into the side of cliff over looking the ocean; located near the village of Porthcurno, the theatre includes a museum and offers tours when there are no performances
-* '''The Fate St Ives''' [http://www.tate.org.uk/stives/] - one of the four Tate Galleries in the UK - Modern Art
+* '''The Tate St Ives''' [http://www.tate.org.uk/stives/] - one of the four Tate Galleries in the UK - Modern Art
 * '''The National Maritime Museum Falmouth''' [http://www.nmmc.co.uk/]- home of the National Maritime Museum's small boat collection and other exhibits.

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 The modern English name of the Duchy is thought to be derived from its old Celtic name, Kernou, or the Horn, from its projecting promontories; that it was latinized to Cornovia or Cornubia; that when the Saxons gave the name of Wealas (foreigners) to the Britons, they distinguished those who had retired into Kernou or Cornubia, by the name of Cornu-wealas; and their country was thus called Cornuwall or Cornwall [http://www.british-history.ac.uk/report.aspx?compid=50606]. Cornwall is called Kernow in the Cornish language and many signs have Cornish language descriptions on them. However, everybody in Cornwall speaks English as their first language. The Cornish language is recognised internationally and has government funding, a thriving community of speakers and publishers and is making a successful come back, with the number of fluent speakers now increasing, being in the thousands.
-Recent polls place Cornish identity amongst young people at around 40% regarding themselves as Cornish rather than English, with calls for a Cornish assembley or government by some.Some might take offense to being called English, though most will take it in good jest.
+Recent polls place Cornish identity amongst young people at around 40% regarding themselves as Cornish rather than English, with calls for a Cornish assembley or government by some. Some might take offense to being called English, though most will take it in good jest.
 A common, somewhat derogatory term for tourists is ''emmet'', a Cornish Dialect word  meaning ant (you do tend to swarm everywhere). The Cornish word for ant is actually ''murrian''.  Be aware of locals recommending "Porthemmet Beach" - it simply means 'tourist beach', and it doesn't exist.