Redruth
From its earliest days as a small market town, Redruth became the centre of Cornwall's former tin mining industry during the 19th century.
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The Tinner's Hounds
These sculptures were made by Cornish artist David Kemp and are called the 'Tinners Hounds'. They were made from the discarded wellington boots of the workers from Geevor Mine in West Penwith, one of the last Cornish tin mines to close in 1991.
To the west of Redruth, South Crofty Mine, which closed in 1999, could be the first mine in Cornwall to reopen if tests for lithium prove positive.
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Redruth is a lovely town with some great independent shops, cafes and cinema/theatre. Its former life as one of Cornwall's major industrial towns means there's plenty of heritage to be seen in and around the town.
Positioned just off the A30 makes Redruth a great centrally located base with easy access to the beaches on the north and south coast of Cornwall, and St Ives is only half an hour away by road, or you could jump on the train and avoid the hassle of parking!
Redruth was the centre of mining in Cornwall in the 19th century. From here men went all over the world to dig mines, taking Cornish technology and culture with them, Because of this Cornwall was given World Heritage Status in 2006.
It's about four miles to Portreath, which is the nearest beach to Redruth. St Ives with its choice of beaches is less than half an hour away by car, bus or train.
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