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Newlyn

Now one of the largest fishing ports in England, Newlyn has been a fishing port since the middle ages. The name comes from new stream . It started life primarily as a pilchard port, but today lands a variety of fish from local mackerel to the catch of deep sea trawlers such as turbot, monkfish and hake.

 

Except for the harbour, the town was completely destroyed in the 1595 Spanish raid. The harbour was extensively expanded in the last century, and today's fishing fleet comprises over 200 boats. Although many of the old cottages survive, 135 cottages were demolished by the local government in 1937 in spite of a petition against the changes being taken to the steps of the House of Commons by the Newlyn fishing lugger Rosebud.

 

Newlyn has an artists colony. The Newlyn style of painting was founded during the 18th century with the emphasis on open air subjects. It is known for a number of artists, including Stanhope Forbes (founder of the Newlyn School of Artists), Lamorna Birch, Frank Bramley, Norman Garstin, Laura Knight, Alfred Munnings. There is a permanent exhibition of Newlyn artists at the Newlyn-Orion Art Gallery and the Penlee House gallery in Penzance.

 

Newquay

Newquay started life as a small fishing village called Towan Blistra, but changed to its present name when a new pier or quay was built in the 15th century. The town prospered on pilchard fishing and mining until these industries declined. However, providentially the coming of the railway opened up mass tourism, and a number of large Victorian railway hotels were built here. The combination of superb sandy beaches and great surfing conditions made the area popular with all ages. There are a number of major surfing competitions every year at Newquay

The Newquay area offers visitors a number of attractions - Newquay Zoo, Waterworld, Golf Course, and a number of other attractions around Trenance Park and lake. Just outside Newquay are Dairyland, Lappa Valley Steam Railway, the National trust owned Trerice House, Porth Reservoir

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