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Falmouth was most famous in the age of sail as it was a major port with a huge natural anchorage where ships could shelter and provision. Its location at the tip of Cornwall with easy access to the Western Approaches and the Altantic also made it the ideal place for mail ships to operate from. Mail could be landed and couriered quickly to/from London and elsewhere overland without waiting for the ship to beat its way up the channel to more northerly ports. These ship (the Falmouth Packets) operated a worldwide mail service and became famous.
In Victorian days it became a resort town, where it has prety much stayed since.
It also boasts the best pasty shops in the world
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What is the distance in miles from London to Cornwall?
290 ish from west London to falmouth
How many people visit falmouth Cornwall a year?
Falmouth in Cornwall attracts around 200,000 visitors per year, making it a popular tourist destination known for its beaches, maritime history, and vibrant arts scene.
When was Sydney Streeter born?
Sydney Streeter was born on December 10, 1910, in Falmouth, Cornwall, England, UK.
When was Horace Hodges born?
Horace Hodges was born on December 19, 1865, in Falmouth, Cornwall, England, UK.
When did Howard Spring die?
Howard Spring died on May 3, 1965, in Falmouth, Cornwall, England, UK.
Where is the East Falmouth Branch Library in East Falmouth located?
The address of the East Falmouth Branch Library is: 310 East Falmouth Highway, East Falmouth, 02536 6004
Where is the Falmouth Memorial Library in Falmouth located?
The address of the Falmouth Memorial Library is: 5 Lunt Road, Falmouth, 04105 1292
Where is the Falmouth Area Library in Falmouth located?
The address of the Falmouth Area Library is: 219 East Prosper Road, Falmouth, 49632 0602
When was Peter Paul Rubens born?
Paul Rubens died on February 5, 1917, in Falmouth, Cornwall, England, UK.
Where is the Falmouth Historical Society in Falmouth Massachusetts located?
The address of the Falmouth Historical Society is: Po Box 174, Falmouth, MA 02541-0174
Where is the Falmouth Historical Society in Falmouth Maine located?
The address of the Falmouth Historical Society is: 190 Us Rte 1, Falmouth, ME 04105-1313
Where abouts in Cornwall England can one rent a holiday cottage for four people from Cottages For You?
There are many areas of Cornwall, England can one rent a holiday cottage for four people. You probably want a 2+ bedroom cottage, so places like Polperro, St Ives, Rock, Newquay, and Falmouth.
