Druids, surfers, artists, pirates, fisherman and King Arthur – what have they got in common? Cornwall, that’s what. The little bit hanging off the bottom left of England, Cornwall actually wants to be its own country and I can see why. It’s got everything you could need, is a little promontory anyway, and is being inundated by ‘incomers’, those city folk with money to burn on weekend hou
This photo was taken in Newlyn harbour, southwest Cornwall, England. Interestingly, there are some red lamps on the quay. Newlyn harbour is the largest fishing port (by turnover >£18 million 2004) in England.
Cornwall, a land of towering cliffs carved by the pounding seas, and picturesque fishing coves.Host to some of Britain’s finest surfing beaches and quaint coastal resorts, this south-western county is certainly one of England’s most dramatic tourist spots.Great gardens, villages and enchanting vistas, the wild beauty of Land’s End and Bodmin Moor.Cornwall attracts millions of visitors and ha
www.bluechipvacations.com the Devon and Cornwall self catering holiday lets specialist are currently offering all customers who book a holiday in Devon or Cornwall with an arrival date between the 1st and 23rd May 2009 a free copy of The Rough Guide to Devon and Cornwall by Rough Guide Travel Guides. To Claim your FREE Guide [...]
This is a photo of Portloe, a tiny, untouched, fishing village of Cornwall, United Kingdom. Portloe is considered by many to be the jewel in the crown of the Roseland peninsula and one of the prettiest villages in Cornwall. Its name develops from the Cornish 'Porth Logh' meaning “cove pool”. The naturally sheltered position meant that the village grew in the seventeenth and eightheenth centuri
If you are looking to get away on a holiday to Cornwall anytime of the year then you should consider staying in one of the Holiday Chalet Parks. There are Holiday Chalet Parks in Cornwall which are suitable for families or groups to have the ideal break away in excellent surroundings with perfect accommodation. Over the years the holiday parks have become great places to go on holida
If you fancy a luxury self catering holiday in Cornwall look no further than Blue Chip Vacations who specialize in four and five star holiday accommodation in that area.
Amongst those who like to spend their leisure time in the United Kingdom, Cornwall has long been a favourite holiday destination. So what exactly does Cornwall have [...]
Last weekend, a friend and I went to Cornwall, a region spread in the West of London, for a weekend trip. The picture above is the beach of Bude. We went to see a professor I admire, which didn't happen because he was out of country and I didn't have an appointment, but the trip itself was simply beautiful. We met many kind people on our way, the landscape and towns were fascinating, and I got to
Cornwall is one of the best places to go on holiday in the UK and to complete you holiday you will want to stay in great accommodation. Many people are now moving away from staying in the more traditional types of accommodation such as hotels and cottages and Holiday Chalet Parks in Cornwall are now becoming increasingly more popular. There are lots of parks right across North and South Cor
The view from the house windows, misty drizzly morning, Low Tide . Mixed media on Canson watercolour paper, 11x9 ins, September, Vivien BlackburnThis was the view from 'our' windows (for one week only :>) ),one drizzly, misty morning, Even though it was misty the sea was still soft lavender and jade colours and the grey clouds had hints of lavender, the distant cliffs hazy without detail, the wet
The View from Cape Cornwall, misty. Photograph: Vivien Blackburn This is a view back from Cape Cornwall towards Sennen - the light was silvery blue and misty, the water in the distance sparkling. The photos below were taken by my daughter - I wanted to show the steep narrow lanes. The one down to Sennen is used by the double decker buses - being stuck behind coming up the steep hill was not f
Cornwall is one of the best and most unspoiled places in the UK and an ideal place for you and the family to spend some time away. There are lots of places for you to stay and different types of accommodation, one of the best places to stay are the Holiday Caravan Parks Cornwall. There are many different parks too choose from which are ideal for either family or for friends to stay and
Sennen Cove, Cornwall, sketch in oil paint, Vivien BlackburnI really like sketching directly in oil paints, it allows alterations and changes, layering, scratching through ..... so adjustable :>)This is an oil sketch in my sketchbook. I rather like working on paper - I know it isn't archivally sound but it's a sketch - and Toulouse Lautrec and Degas did it - so it'll do for me! I can close t
Rainy Morning, Sennen Cove, looking across to Cape Cornwall and The Brisons, watercolour. Vivien BlackburnThe lovely thing about the coast and Cornwall in particular, is that even on a grey, drizzly morning there are still beautiful, though more subtle, colours in the sea and the landscape. Brooding clouds, rain approaching in front of the far cliffs and still looking lovely :>) This was the
Like most members of Linkreferral, I surf 30 sites a day on the said social networking site. I just clicked away, but one site caught my attention. As I read her blog, I do not know what to feel. It is like a mixture of sadness and pity. I want to help her but I, myself, suffered from traumatic experiences also.She was raped by her father when she was just a kid. Her hurt is so deep that she suffe
We've just spent a fabulous week in Cornwall,staying at Sennen Cove, taking 100's of photos and doing a bit of sketching too, when I could. Bliss.The view from our bedroom in 'our' house (for the week anyway!)A map of Cornwall for those not familiar with it Cornwall is the most south western corner of England, the 'toe', sticking out into the Atlantic. A county of contrasts where Sarah of Muddy Re
For 400 years the Lost Gardens of Heligan we’re part of Cornish Tremayne family estate, they fell in to disrepare after 16 of the 22 gardens died in the First World War. In 1996 a group of enthusiasts decided to return the Gardens to their previous glory, a Channel 4 series brought much needed attention [...]
Holidays in Cornwall are very special and they are especially great when you take one in the West of the County. The landscape, the coastline and the beauty of the area makes this an ideal holiday location whether you live in the UK or are coming from abroad. There are so many places to visit and so much to see and do that you will not have enough time to do everything in a week or eve
Golfing Holidays in Cornwall
The scenic north coast of Cornwall has long been a favourite for holiday makers, but perhaps the number and quality of golf courses in the area is less well known. Jo Olivey - the owner of Pols Piece apartments in Trevone, near Padstow, has recently put together a package of short break [...]
Treat yourself to a superb holiday or weekend break away in the beautiful county of Cornwall. There is so much to see and do throughout Cornwall that you will never be short of things to do no matter what the weather is doing, and this can sometimes not be the best! Whether you are looking to spend time North or South of the county there are lots of cornwall cottage holidays that you c
Cornwall is one of the best place in the UK to spend a weekend or a holiday, the county has some of the best weather, finest countryside and great beaches and coastal towns. Cornwall has eveything that can be needed for a break along with lots of different types of accommodation. Many people tend to camp or book into cottages and hotels of which there are lots throughout Cornwall, however if you h
After I left Salisbury, I headed west to Cornwall, the furthest west you can go in England. The county is filled with farms, small towns (I stayed in Lostwithiel population 3,000), and tiny fishing villages. Cornwall is usually referred to as the backwater of England and its residents as rubes. Its image in England is [...]
It’s been quite a ride for Adam and Jane - or to give them their proper names “that bloke off of My Family” and “the MILF” - during their run in the BT broadband electro wireless hub cine projector thingy adverts.
We’ve followed them through cost-a-fortunum gags, via dodgy haircuts and possibly the worst house party [...]
Police are planning to install a high-pitched "Mosquito" device at a Cornish seaside resort in the hope it will deter unruly gangs of public school c1 Voti
Recently had the chance to visit Cornwall in the UK for a three day trip with my friend. Honestly, the reason was purely because I couldn’t get my visa for Spain in time for the intended trip to Costa del Sol and Madrid, and I desperately needed some sun and sand. However, having said that, [...]
The half term holidays are nearly over and the children are heading back to school, it wont be long before they break up again for the summer break. If you have not thought about booking your summer holiday then now will be the time to get it booked, leave it too late and it will become hard to find anywhere to stay. If you are thinking about heading to the West Country then there are plenty of St
Just spent a great surfing weekend in Camelford (not toe), we stayed in a great campsite Kings Acre Touring Park, don’t let the name put you off, it’s a nice sized site in a lovely location.
Camelfords got all you need and its a short walk through the fields from the campsite. Obviously, being North Cornwall, [...]
Just spent a great surfing weekend in Camelford (not toe), we stayed in a great campsite Kings Acre Touring Park, don’t let the name put you off, it’s a nice sized site in a lovely location.
Camelfords got all you need and its a short walk through the fields from the campsite. Obviously, being North Cornwall, [...]
I haven't posted on here very regularly of late, and that is because I have been down to Cornwall for a long weekend for a friends wedding. Cornwall did not used to be known as a gourmet destination, but it seems to be heading more in that direction. First there was Rick Stein converting Padstow into Padstein, not to mention all the brilliant pubs selling local fish and meat. The now
When you consider a self catering holiday you have so many options open to you with regards the accommodation. There are self catering cottages, villas, chalets, lodges, caravans and camping options should you so wish. One of the most attractive places to spend your holiday is in Cornwall with the rugged coastlines and wonderful countryside this is a real retreat away from the hussle and bussle of
Wet Sand, Kennack. Cornwall.Sketchbook.It is hot! The tide is out, exposing miles of wet sand that takes the reflections of sky and cliff and sends back a message of hazy, lazy summer days. The only hint of human here today are my own footprints.
The agency is here to help young people by seeking opportunities for them in film/TV productions being made in Cornwall and the South West (local film productions as well as those on location in the region)...
The Southwest is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the UK and as such accommodation can become a premium when you are looking for your holiday. Many people will automatically consider a hotel or a holiday cottage, but when you are self catering often it is best to have lots of facilities and choice when you need it. The cornwall caravan parks make an ideal place to relax, unwind and enjoy your well deserved break. There are many reasons why the cornwall caravan parks make the best option and we have listed just a few of them here.Excellent Value for MoneyGreat AccommodationMany Options of Static CaravanEntertainment on ParksPlenty of FacilitiesModern Holiday ParksThese are just a few of the reasons why choosing a holiday park break makes perfect sense. The holiday parks have
King Arthur in Cornwall by W. Howship Dickinson
Longmans, Green & Co.: London/New York (1900) | English | 86 pages
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This book presents an attempt to bring together what may be accepted with regard to the personality and actual life of King Arthur, while putting aside everything that is obviously or probably fabulous.
W. Howship Dickinson endeavoured to give due weight to the evidence, both positive and negative, rather than to work up to a pre-determined conclusion. With regard to the evidence of a positive kind, if so it may be called, especial weight has been given to the details of topography, more particularly in Cornwall, with the Arthurian localities of which the author happened to be more familiar than with those elsewhere.
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watercolour sketchI'm thinking around the canvasses I want to do and how I want to develop them. These first 2 are quick watercolour studies followed by a couple of digital simplifications - I'd like to do some more abstract variations on this view and these are a start on sorting out essential elements.watercolour sketchdigital manipulationdigital manipulationThis last one does really catch the essence of the light without any detail - I rather like it and though it's simplified there are some nice bleeds of colour going on.what do you think?.
The southwest part of England has been a holiday spot for UK residents for years, and now many are purchasing instead of renting. Though letting a house or apartment is still a popular, and reasonably-priced, way to find a holiday home, owning a second home here and throughout the UK is becoming more and more popular. Recent articles in the Times Online and the New York Times have highlighted the popularity of buying holiday homes in Cornwall and other popular areas
Mawgan Porth, Cornwall copyright Vivien Blackburnwatercolour, charcoal pencil, coloured pencil, oil pastelThis is a lovely beach on the north coast of Cornwall, just a couple of miles from where I lived as a child. The light on the wet sand and pools is beautiful and constantly changing. A small stream comes down the steep valley and joins the sea here, skirting the edge of this cliff. Steep - very steep - narrow roads lead up each side with hairpin bends making driving interesting when you meet a bus or lorry :)This is the morning light - the cliffs opposite were lit with a honey/amber glow in the mornings. In the afternoons they were shadowed and darker, almost silhouettes where the rocks are dark. The cliffs reflect in the pools.Down near the low water line there's a pattern of pools very close to each other and quite deep - up to 2 feet deep - carved out by the crashing waves. I remember these well from childhood - when paddling you could suddenly find the water that had been up
copyright Vivien BlackburnAcross the beach, Mawgan Porth 14 inches square, oil on canvas paperA sketch in oil paint done from our window in Cornwall, looking across the beach as the tide was coming in.Done using Griffin Alkyd oil paints - I really like these for plein air sketching as they dry faster. It was done in a Cryla sketch pad - Cryla pads have a canvas like texture and are designed for acrylics but are just as good for oil paints.At the moment I'm working long hours so painting time is really limited :( I need some of Maggie Stiefvaters organisational and time management skills. I'm sadly lacking in both :(.
images copyright Vivien Blackburn More images from Cornwall :) I love the shine of the water on the wet sand and the abstract patterns made by the wind and water.sparkling rivulets of water draining back to sea as the tide ebbs.and ridges down the banks of a a pool that's been drying up, leaving successive lines around the edge caused by the wind blowing the surface of the water.mussels and seaweed left by the tide and the sheen of smooth wet sand near the sea's edgeI'm off to get 100 of these printed this afternoon. I'm going to get them done 7x5 I think.Lyndsay has talked evocatively about her special place to be http://straightlinesout.blogspot.com/2007/09/special-place.html in response to my question - where is yours? (thanks Lyndsay) anyone else like to share theirs?.
images copyright VivienBlackburnthese are a few of the sunsets seen from the windows of 'our' flat - the cloud formations were often fabulous. This one is low tide with the light reflecting off the pools and shallow water at the edge of the surf.This was a clear and cloudless sunset, turning the sky apricot and the colour reflecting on the sea. (high tide)The strange rectangle in this one is from the mirror on the wall behind, reflecting the light onto the glass.Between the photos and my sketches I'm hoping to paint a few sunsets :) - the problem with photos is that they can't cope with the tonal range that he human eye can - metering to get the sunset colour means losing detail in the cliffs, rocks and foreground - there wasn't much as the light was going but there was more than this. Putting colours down in a sketch in this light was interesting - the colours were far too lurid when looked at in the morning! they'll need toning down quite a bit.I'll be putting more photo
all images copyright Vivien BlackburnThe view of the sunset over the sea from our windows was spectacular :) These are some quick sketches done from the window and the one above is trying to catch the pattern of the clouds and waves - they changed so fast and the light was going, so I didn't attempt to use colour. They are all in my moleskine sketchbook - which was only added to my art bag(s) as an afterthought because I'd planned to work larger. I made notes to myself of the colours so that if it develops into a painting I'll remember them.This one is the view from the windows looking more to the left, where the steep road hairpins round to a narrow little old bridge over the stream - the stream that comes down the valley (the Vale of Lanherne or Mawgan) past the farmhouse a couple of miles uphill, that we lived in for a year when we first moved to Cornwall. We rented half of the house and the farmer lived in the other half. It was a lovely tall Georgian farmhouse, the farm
It's a horribly long journey but oh it was worth it! I'm back from a week in Cornwall, staying in a flat in a house right on the edge of the beach that was near where I lived as a child. It was gorgeous - this is the view from our living room room there :) and the marram grass you can see is the end of the garden and there's a path straight down to the beach from there.To the left is a forest of tamarisk bushes and to the right it was marram grass. The rabbits who live there came out in the mornings and evenings and kept the lawn short! Evening primroses grew amongst the marram grass and tiny tiny mauve flowers were everywhere in the short turf.The weather was pretty kind to us - the few times it rained were when it really didn't matter and the clouds made the skies beautiful.The surf was wild at times with huge waves crashing over the rocks and the surfers were out in the safe centre of the beach. The main surfing beach is a few miles away at Fistral Bay but Mawgan Port
webcam at Mawgan Porth http://www.bedruthanstepshotel.co.uk/webcam.htmlI wish I was there now - but soon :)I'm absolutely exhausted so no sensible post today - but do look at the webcam link above of a typical Cornish beach, a couple of miles from where I used to live. The colours today were lovely and changing with the light :) - click back through the times as it takes a picture once an hour and you can see the tide coming in, going out and the light and the colours changing dramatically.webcam at Mawgan PorthI wish I was there now - but soon :)I'm absolutely exhausted so no sensible post today - but do look at the webcam link above of a typical Cornish beach, a couple of miles from where I used to live. The colours today were lovely and changing with the light :) - click back through the times as it takes a picture once an hour and you can see the tide coming in, going out and the light and the colours changing dramatically. webcam at Mawgan PorthI wish I was there now -
Robert L from the Habs site Eyes on the Prize has written a great piece about the battle between our hometowns (Smithers and Cornwall) for the Hockeyville title. His work has been posted on Kukla's Korner today. Nice work Robert. And may Smithers win!
What are you doing? Living the high life or nosing the grindstone in some darkened room? Here’s Reubyn Ash, clearly committed to altitude, but with a solar boost. Cornwall, UK.
Photo: Al Mackinnon
