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A Cornish Sourcebook - http://cornovia.org.uk
Primary sources of information for the study of the history, place names, archaeology and archives of 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.

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.

Cornish Smugglers - http://members.tripod.com/morrab/
Detailed history of smuggling in Cornwall.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Helen Doe, Maritime History - http://www.helendoe.co.uk/
Helen is a lecturer on British maritime history concentrating on Cornwall.

Helston History - http://freepages.history.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~helstonhistory/
Also includes information about Porthleven and the Lizard Peninsula.

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.

Soskernaw - http://homepages.tesco.net/~k.wasley/
Cornish history with pages on tin mining, the Stannary, castles, churches and people.

The Cornish History Files - http://www.cornishworld.net
Project presents a timeline and the history of some Cornish places and people. Invites additions.

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.

The Modern Antiquarian, Bodmin Moor, the Scillies & Elsewhere - http://www.themodernantiquarian.com/site/420
Megalithic community site. Provides information on ancient sites in Cornwall with map references, directions and comments.

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.

The Trevithick Society - http://www.trevithick-society.org.uk/
Encourages interest in industrial archaeology and history in Cornwall. Details lectures, newsletter, journal and meetings.

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