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The Pendennis Castle tunnel used during WW2
Pendennis Castle in Falmouth was built by King Henry VIII in the 1540s.

On the eve of a new century at Lanhydrock House
BBC Radio Cornwall's Matt Shepherd has been to visit the National Trust property.

The story of Pendeen Vau Fogou—Hidden Cornwall: Myths and Legends
These unusual monuments were built in the Iron Age. Photo credit: Elizabeth Dale.

Alfred Wallis: From cabin boy to famous artist
Alfred Wallis was a self-taught artist living in St Ives.

Do you know much about the Longships Lighthouse?
The 19th century lighthouse is off the coast of Land's End. Photo: Elizabeth Dale.

The wonders of Willapark Lookout in Boscastle—Hidden Cornwall: Myths and Legends
Learn more about the fascinating man who built the lookout. Picture: Elizabeth Dale.

The mysterious 'Hooting Cairn' in West Penwith—Hidden Cornwall: Myths and Legends
The modern name for the rocky outcrop is Carn Kenidjack. Photo credit: Elizabeth Dale.

The oldest surviving daymark in the country
The Daymark is a navigational aid for sailors and pilots to use during the day.

The East Wheal Rose Mining Disaster of 1846
The site is at Lappa Valley in St Newlyn East. Pic: Barry West, Cornish historian.

The Hollywood actor who now lives in Hayle
He has been in ER and a film with Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman. Pic: Goran Visnjic