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Helston Church Area - Photo:
T. J. Wright
CCL |
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Lying on the Lizard Point,
this one-time tin mining centre is the most
southerly town in Britain but is famous for its
annual ‘furry dance’ (later corrupted into ‘floral
dance’) in which couples dance not only through
the streets but also through the houses.
Once an inland port, Helston lies on the River
Cober and overlooks the largest natural freshwater
lake in Cornwall. |
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The local scenery is
magnificent although, for some, Flambards Theme
Park, will prove equally attractive.
The town was the birthplace of Bob "Ruby Robert"
Fitzsimmons, the first-ever triple world boxing
champion.
In 1901 Marconi transmitted his first wireless
message across the Atlantic from nearby Poldhu
Point. |
Cannon Helston Folk Museum -
Photo:
T. J. Wright
CCL |
