Cornwall: a brief history

History Extra podcast

EpisodeJun 20, 202341m

Cornwall: a brief history

History Extra podcast

EpisodeJun 20, 202341m

What makes Cornwall different from the rest of England? Is it history or geography that sets the area apart? And how have the industries of fishing, mining and tourism all transformed the face of the region? Tim Hannigan, author of The Granite Kingdom: A Cornish Journey explores Cornwall’s long and fascinating story in conversation with David Musgrove.(Ad) Tim Hannigan is the author of The Granite Kingdom: A Cornish Journey (Apollo, 2023). Buy it now from Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Granite-Kingdom-Cornish-Journey/dp/1801108846/?tag=bbchistory045-21&ascsubtag=historyextra-social-histboty Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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The History Extra podcast brings you gripping stories from the past and fascinating historical conversations with the world's leading historical experts. History Extra is a free history podcast, with episodes released six times a week. Subscribe now for the real stories behind your favourite films, TV shows and period dramas, as well as compelling insights into lesser-known aspects of the past. We delve into global history stories spanning the ancient world right up to the modern day. You’ll hear deep dives into the lives of famous historical figures like Cleopatra, Anne Boleyn and Winston Churchill, and explorations of intriguing even...

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