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Author: Elizabeth Dale

Elizabeth is Cornish born and bred with a passion for all things quirky, as well as anything interesting and historical about the beautiful Cornish county.
1 July 201616 May 2019

Granny Boswell: Cornwall’s Gypsy Queen

Categories People

Join blogger Elizabeth Dale from the Cornish Bird Blog as she tells us all about the legacy of famous gypsy queen Granny Boswell who made quite a stir in Cornwall in the 1860s. Read on below. There are some women in history that I really wish I could meet and Granny Boswell, Gypsy Queen, would be one of…Continue Reading “Granny Boswell: Cornwall’s Gypsy Queen” →

15 April 201618 June 2020

Mermaids Sighted in Cornwall

Categories Folklore, Myths & Legends
Mawgan Porth beach

Taken from Elizabeth Dale’s blog, the Cornish Bird Blog, readers are invited to join her in her travels along Mawgan Porth where she delves into the history of mermaids. You can read Elizabeth’s blog here. I took the opportunity of spending beautiful Good Friday walking along the cliffs at Mawgan Porth.  This stunning stretch of the north…Continue Reading “Mermaids Sighted in Cornwall” →

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Cornish Story is an initiative created with the vision to promote a greater knowledge of Cornwall and the Cornish Diaspora overseas.

Unique, exclusive stories and films are combined with articles relating to all aspects of Cornish culture in the past and present.

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If you’d like to contribute content or volunteer with us, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

We’re also looking for sponsors. Your support will be gratefully acknowledged through our web articles.

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Dynnargh / Welcome

Cornish Story is an initiative created with the vision to promote a greater knowledge of Cornwall and the Cornish Diaspora overseas.

Unique, exclusive stories and films are combined with articles relating to all aspects of Cornish culture in the past and present.

Join Us

If you’d like to contribute content or volunteer with us, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

We’re also looking for sponsors. Your support will be gratefully acknowledged through our web articles.

Recent Articles

  • ‘Twill all come round, Boy! Never Fear!’ – a poem by Bert Biscoe 2 June 2025
  • Cornish Ghosts 2 June 2025
  • The Wheal Agar Disaster of 1883 2 June 2025
  • Cornish Tea Treats – a photographic collection 11 May 2025
  • These are the days – A Poem by David Oates 10 May 2025
  • Cornish Hurling 10 May 2025

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Cornish Story is an initiative created with the vision to promote a greater knowledge of Cornwall and the Cornish Diaspora overseas.

Unique, exclusive stories and films are combined with articles relating to all aspects of Cornish culture in the past and present.

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