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Well its been a dramatic start to 2020 with two big storms to hit Cornwall, we had Storm Ciara at Feb 9th and the second Storm Dennis a week later bringing intense winds and massive seas to Cornwall.



For the photographers amongst us the usual spots of Porthleven,Sennen, Lands End, Botallack and Portreath failed to dissapoint sending in crashing waves to all the above, it was truely epic and quite a spectacle to witness, we are not finshed with the winter storms I fear there will be more to hit the county before we enter spring.



Have uploaded two images one is from the Crown Engine houses at Botallack the other is Pedn Men Du the headland at Sennen Cove


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Wheal Trewavas can be found adjacent to the coastal footpath at Trewavas Head between Porthleven and Rinsey. It is best to park your car at the car park above Rinsey Cove and then walk south for about a mile towards Porthleven.

https://youtu.be/DxryMvmxpqs

WARNING: There are several open mine shafts located adjacent to the engine houses. DO NOT climb over the protective fences and keep all dogs and children under control. This is a very dangerous place.

Wheal Trewavas, with its two engine houses, was worked for copper with the workings reaching out under the sea in Mount`s Bay. This was not an uncommon practise with coastal mines, but work ended for its workforce of 161 in 1850 when the sea flooded the older lodes.



In June 1844 there was apparently a false report circulating that the sea had broken into the mine and it would have to close. In fact it continued to work normally until May 1846 when it was resolved at a meeting of the company that since all the ends had proved the lode to be poor in depth that the mine should be stopped immediately and the materials sold by auction, “taking away only such ore as will pay”. This implied that the removal of rich ore such as is left in pillars, shafts and other places, the mining of which would have endangered or obstructed normal working.

Combined with a report of 1837 this resolution may well have set the scene for the finale. In that year it had been reported that the 20 fathom level east of the Engine shaft had been stopped because it was too close to the sea despite being worth £30 to £40 per fathom. Whether removal of this ground resulted in the sea being breached is not known, there may even have been later workings.



The story of the flooding by the sea of Wheal Trewavas was told in ‘Old Cornwall’ Magazine in 1961 and although no dates or references to sources are given for the event, it does makes a very interesting story.

It happened the day that the `tributers` annual dinner was to take place with the meal being served underground “well out under the sea”. Two men had gone underground to put the final touches to the tables of food ready for the dinner in the evening. One of them noticed some water leaking from the roof of the tunnel and dripping onto one of the tables. The two men made a hasty exit to the surface and soon, before the time planned for the dinner, the sea had broken in leaving the dinner for the fishes. As the mine was irrevocably breached below low water all seaward work at this mine ceased henceforth.
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Some great drone footage captured by Dr Keith Russ over Levant Mine on the North Cornish Coast, Levant Mine is Tressiders Rolling Mill in Poldark.

https://youtu.be/o4hQcESEydM

Minions is the highest village in Cornwall, high up on Bodmin moor in South East Cornwall, not far from Liskeard. Most of the village is over 300m above sea level. The name derives from Minions Mound a barrow to the west of the village. The village has a pub, a restaurant and cafés in addition to the combined post office and shop.

The settlement was totally created for industry on a virgin moorland site - this is relatively rare in Cornwall. Minions is not a typically single-industry settlement, as are many others in the county, but is based on the three major activities of mining, quarrying and railways. It was almost entirely constructed in the few years between 1863 and 1880. This was rather later in the 19th century than other Cornish industrial centres.


The surrounding area offers a wealth of archaeological interest from early Bronze Age onwards. Tin and copper mining took place here until early in the last century, when the Prince of Wales Shaft closed around 1914. Many of the pump houses and spoil tips can still be seen. There were also several quarries in the area around Minions in the 19th century. The metals from the mines and stone from the quarries were to Liskeard and then onto Looe for shipping, on the Liskeard and Caradon Railway, which was built around 1844. It closed in 1916 and the tracks have gone, but the old railway route is an excellent way to explore the area by foot, by cycle or on horseback. One of the engine houses of the South Phoenix Mine is now the Minions Heritage Centre.

A short distance away are found The Hurlers, three Bronze Age stone circles dating from around 1500 BC. It is said that some local men were playing a Cornish game known as hurling on the Sabbath and were turned into stone as a punishment. Visitors from all over the world come to dowse the stone circles, claiming to feel energy emanating from them. A line drawn through the centres of the circles points to Rillaton Barrow, a large burial mound known as a tumulus. This dates from about the same period. In 1837 and a gold, corrugated cup was found within the barrow. This is now in the British Museum.



The Cheesewring is a natural formation of balancing rocks, believed to have been formed by glaciation and erosion over thousands of years. The name comes from its shape. It is perched high on Stowes Hill, overlooking Minions, and can be seen from far away. From The Cheesewring there are stunning views across the Cornish countryside and as far as Devon on a clear day.

Minions lies in an unspoilt area and is an ideal centre from which to explore the moors. There is a variety of accommodation around the village. Recreations include shooting, fishing, pony trekking and, of course, walking. There is windsurfing at Siblyback Lake. In addition, the village is not too far from the lovely beaches and attractive coastal villages of both coasts. The towns of Liskeard, Bodmin and Launceston are not far away and neither is Tintagel, the centre of Arthurian legend.


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Footage captured by Drone Technician Peter Masters

Drone footage from the skies over Nampara and Dr Dwight Eny's cottage on Bodmin Moor
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Storm Diana crashing into Cornwall yesterday morning, bringing in wild seas and winds gusting to over 70 mph, not the biggest storm this year but it was quite a spectacle. We were hoping to get some big waves off the headland Pedn Men Du off Sennen Cove but it didnt happen for us this time, onwards and upwards.
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Video footage at Dollar Cove Gunwalloe, location for the wrecking scene in series one and the return from Dwights rescue in France and numerous other scenes


https://youtu.be/kttWZxFWmmg

Many photos from yesterday's filming in Charlestown

These from Paul Foster





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These from Gillian Mullany


















Pauline Tudbury sent this one in
I thought you might all appreciate this one... squint and you can just make out the back of Ross’s head... 🤨



Thanks to Jo Baker for this fun photo
Move over Ross .....Pascoe is the Man 😂🤠
Richard Hope such a sweet friendly actor so pleased to be greeted and took time to chat after filming




Geraldine Knott shared these with us















All of these photos taken and provided by Ash Jacko Jackson















Continuing the filming of series 5 2018

Nicole Marie Gray in Charlestown



Geraldine Knott at Holywell Bay





Jo Baker at Holywell Bay









Sandra Floris at Holywell Bay











Our very own Chris Barnard at Holywell Bay



Kay Drewe at Holywell Bay























Linda Sadler from i Walk Cornwall at Holywell Bay



















more from Jo Baker at Holywell











Kay Drewe at Holywell Bay

























Ash Jacko Jackson at Holywell Bay









































Hazel Mansell Greenwood at Holywell Bay













Linda Sadler from i Walk Cornwall in Charlestown

















Keith Martin at Gwennap Head



Sarah Michelle Foster at Gwennap Head











Our very own Chris Barnard at Gwennap Head



Jo Baker at Penberth Cove











Sandra Floris at Penberth Cove











Bonnie Reynolds at Penberth Cove



Irene Hall at Penberth Cove



















Our very own Chris Barnard at Penberth Cove

Not actual filming but we got onto the set at Penberth Cove in Drakes workshop


These were taken by Chris during filming at Penberth Cove





Jo Baker at Penberth Cove







Carol Hall at Bottallack as they were building the set







Linda Sadler from iWalk Cornwall at Penberth Cove















Jo Baker at Pnberth Cove











Becky Hall at Bottallack













Kirsty Rogers at Park Head



Deborah Hick









I have no idea who took this photo but a really fun one



Keith Martin at Bottallack









Julie Eccleston at Penberth Cove

















Deborah Hick

18th September 2018. Setting up in Charlestown

Deborah Hick. Quite far away today and had crappy camera.



Park Head. Photos from Deborah Hick















Geraldine Knott. We were a long way away today, but it was still fascinating to watch

Working on new bespoke tours for 2019/20, follow in Ross and Demelza Poldark's footsteps on the majestic South Coast of Cornwall and the rugged North Atlantic Coast of Cornwall.
Wine and dine in 17th Century Inns a haven for smugglers in Cornwall's past and sample the amazing cuisine on offer. All guests on our tours all receive as a gift for booking with us a set of images professionaly captured as a keepsake.

Currently Poldark Tours Cornwall are checking out filming locations used for filming in Poldark Series 4, checking out Gwennap Head, Penberth and other locations in West Cornwall ready to introduce into the tours.

Drone footage over Poldark filming location Gwennap Head Cornwall shot on Wednesday 1st August 2018.

Special thanks to Andy Sweeny my friend from Devon for shooting this fantastic video for you all to enjoy

This is what its all about The Magic of Poldark.

Drone technician Andy Sweeny with Poldark Tours Chris Barnard on location in Cornwall




https://youtu.be/LfrmElKjcuM

Poldark Tours Cornwall recently hosted the largest Poldark location tour ever held in Cornwall. Thirty two American visitors from all over the States used the Alverton Hotel in Truro as their base for touring Cornwall. We were followed by ITV Westcountry and BBC Spotlight on the day of the tour covering key filming locations used in the hit TV series such as Holywell Bay, Gunwalloe, Penberth Cove and Porthgwarra.
We worked on this tour with Bonny Wise from Indiana for over a year on this project the Cornish Gods of Cornwall smiled kindly on us all with superb weather.

When the Americans visited Cornwall we were followed by ITV Westcountry and BBC Spotlight. Just click on the links to view

https://youtu.be/QXQxC3G2qE4


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