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  Cornish Mining World Heritage Site Bid http://www.cornish-mining.org.uk/
Information on the bid supported by resources covering history, technology, communities, sites, geology and wildlife.
  The Trevithick Society http://www.trevithick-society.org.uk/
Encourages interest in industrial archaeology and history in Cornwall. Details lectures, newsletter, journal and meetings.
  Cornwall and Scilly Urban Survey http://www.historic-cornwall.org.uk/
Producing an illustrated report and computer database for each of 18 towns to show how the town has developed over time and record its historic buildings and archaeological sites.
  The Cornish History Network http://www.projects.ex.ac.uk/cornishhistorynetwork/
Historical research unit of Exeter University outlines its work promoting the study of Cornish history. Includes an online journal with several articles to download.
  Cornwall Constabulary (1857 - 1967) http://www.devon-cornwall.police.uk/v3/about/history/
Illustrated history of the police force covering the old local forces, individual officers, uniforms and insignia.
  Federation of Old Cornwall Societies http://www.oldcornwall.org/
Group of local history societies throughout Cornwall. Details the work and interests of the federation, news and publications.
  A Cornish Sourcebook http://cornovia.org.uk
Primary sources of information for the study of the history, place names, archaeology and archives of Cornwall.
  Leveryas http://www.leveryas.co.uk/
Tales of the maritime history of Cornwall. Features a book list and local links.
  Cornwall Past http://www.cornwallpast.net/
The Victoria County History of Cornwall describes its work: volumes published and research in progress. Includes draft texts online.
  Cornish Smugglers http://members.tripod.com/morrab/
Detailed history of smuggling in Cornwall.
  Carn Brea Mining Society http://mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk/carn_brea_mining/
Activities include building restoration, old mine site clearance and preservation of old milling equipment. Includes membership details, field visits, and event schedule.
  Postcards of old Cornwall http://oldcornwall.netfirms.com/index.htm
A collection of photographs, many posted over 100 years ago from all over the county.
  Helen Doe, Maritime History http://www.helendoe.co.uk/
Helen is a lecturer on British maritime history concentrating on Cornwall.
  The Modern Antiquarian, Bodmin Moor, the Scillies & Elsewhere http://www.themodernantiquarian.com/browse.php?site_id=420
Megalithic community site. Provides information on ancient sites in Cornwall with map references, directions and comments.
  The Cornish History Files http://www.cornishworld.net
Project presents a timeline and the history of some Cornish places and people. Invites additions.
  Helston History http://www.helstonhistory.co.uk/
Also includes information about Porthleven and the Lizard Peninsula.
  Soskernaw http://homepages.tesco.net/~k.wasley/
Cornish history with pages on tin mining, the Stannary, castles, churches and people.
  The Rise and Fall of the Tin Mining Industry in Cornwall http://www.bbc.co.uk/nationonfilm/topics/tin-mining/
Archive film footage from the BBC which records the decline and fall of the tin industry. Includes one man's recollections of life underground.

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