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- Nov 07, 2020
Cornwall Quotes
Reflections on Cornwall's coast, roots and change.
These quotes follow a lifelong pull toward Cornwall — spring half-term holidays, a childhood in St. Austell before things turned polite and Disney-fied, and a return that felt like discovering a tropical paradise close to home.
- Last Updated on Aug 01, 2026
- Genius
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- Nov 07, 2020
It is somewhat remarkable that Cornwall has produced no musical genius of any note, and yet the Cornishman is akin to the Welshman and the Irishman.
- England
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- Nov 07, 2020
On many accounts, Cornwall may be regarded as one of the most interesting counties of England, whether we regard it for its coast scenery, its products, or its antiquities.
- Grow
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- Nov 07, 2020
In Cornwall, it is quite possible to take a stride from the richest vegetation into the abomination of desolation. It has been said in mockery that Cornwall does not grow wood enough to make coffins for the people.
- Group
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Cornwall bears a certain resemblance to Italy: each is like a leg or boot, but Italy stands a-tiptoe to the south, whereas Cornwall is thrust out to the west. But, whereas Italy is kicking Sicily as a football, Cornwall has but the shattered group of the Scilly Isles at its toe.
- Devon
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- Nov 07, 2020
West Wittering in Chichester is perfect for a short break and if I've got longer, Devon and Cornwall are my favourites places in Britain.
- Life
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- Nov 07, 2020
Blue Peter' scarred me for life. I was kayak-surfing in Cornwall and the waves were so strong it was more like white-water rafting. I had to hang on for dear life. At one point I let go and my hand was crushed on a rock.
- Girl
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- Nov 07, 2020
Since I was a little girl, my family has taken a holiday to Cornwall every spring half-term.
- Days
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- Nov 07, 2020
The whole of Cornwall has become antiseptic. When I was growing up in St. Austell, the county was wonderfully rough and workish. These days it is polite and Disney-fied.
- Age
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- Nov 07, 2020
I have lived in Cornwall from the age of 4, so I have always been aware of the artistic heritage that the county has. I feel very proud to be able to connect to this.
- I Am
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- Nov 07, 2020
On my return to Cornwall I discovered that I was living in a tropical paradise. For now I am content to explore my own home and our nearest neighbour France.
- Design
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- Nov 07, 2020
I wouldn't like to live in a castle now, but I'd enjoy a visit to Restormel in Cornwall in its 13th century prime. It's a circular castle with the rooms built against the outer walls and quite intimate in size. Life there wouldn't follow the pattern of more classic castle design.
- Life
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- Nov 07, 2020
I love being able to go on local flights when the weather is right. I've popped to the Isle of Wight, Cornwall and been mountain flying in Wales. When I got my licence I was over the moon, it was one of the greatest days of my life - it took two years to get!
- Conservative Party
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- Nov 07, 2020
The Conservative Party absolutely can be a party that speaks to mining communities in Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire, and communities based around heavy industry in Yorkshire and County Durham, Wales and Cornwall as well as urban areas like London.
- Myself
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- Nov 07, 2020
I travel a lot with work... to and from Cornwall and Bristol, so I find myself on lots of trains.
- Cake
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- Nov 07, 2020
It was fantastic to work in Cornwall partly because my family live there so I was able to do lots of visiting and eat lots of cake. They live all over Cornwall and all over Devon.
- Doctor
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- Nov 07, 2020