Tag Archives: Cornwall

Jun

Basking Shark Britain

Posted on June 7, 2011 by Alex

Wildlife watching in Britain isn’t all about sitting on a damp hillside with the hope of glimpsing an elusive, mangy and ultimately underwhelming small grey bird. Believe it or not, our waters are home to the world’s second largest fish, … Continue reading →

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Dec

Accommodation, Architecture, Photos

Brit buildings: The Egyptian House

Posted on December 22, 2010 by Alex

You wouldn’t expect to find a slice of Ancient Egypt in Cornwall but this is exactly what you’ll get if you explore the back streets of Penzance. Sprouting with flamboyant detail, this 19th-century fantasy takes the Egyptian brief and expands … Continue reading →

Posted in Accommodation, Architecture, Photos | Tagged architecture, Cornwall, England, Penzance | 1 Comment

Dec

Food

Best of British: Cornish Pasties

Posted on December 9, 2010 by Alex

Much like the pork pie, another local legend that’s been tainted by mass production is the Cornish pasty. The Cornish Pasty Association states that “a genuine Cornish pasty has a distinctive ‘D’ shape and is crimped on one side, never … Continue reading →