Perranuthnoe, The Flower Fields And St Michael's Mount c.1950
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P240003
Photo ref:
P240003
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At high tide the causeway to the mount is covered and access is by boat. The presence of the mount contributed to the growth of nearby Marazion, which flourished in its shadow and catered for the many pilgrims who came to the Benedictine priory which was built on the summit in 1135.
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A Selection of Memories from Perranuthnoe
For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our website to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was, prompted by the photographs in our archive. Here are some from Perranuthnoe
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The first time I went to Perranuthnoe (Perran) was in 1946 when the Warspite was in trouble and was wrecked at Prussia Cove, only to fine it's final resting place by the side of the Mount. In 1947 I married Richard Pearce and lived in a cottage in Goldsithney. Between 1948 and 1949 I had my three children (1 son and twin daughters). We spent many happy years playing on Perran beach and the many coves around ...see more
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