Q7. Where exactly in 1838 did a massive gunpowder explosion destroy five mills & tragically killed many workers? A gentleman named William Dunstan who died in the explosion continues to haunt this area.
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But, shortly before her lover was due to rejoin his ship the two managed a clandestine meeting in the pretty weave lashed cove at Porthgwarra which ever after became known by what other name?
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Q6. According to legend a local farmer's daughter named Nancy fell in love with sailor called William.
The relationship, however, was frowned upon by the girl's parents and they forbade her to meet with him again.
Q3. What was the name of the unfortunate Miner who doubted the existence of the Knockers and hid to spy on them?
Baker / Bloucher / Barker / Balwinnon / Bosustow
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Q10. John Arnold and his technical advances enabled the mass production of this navigational aid for use on board ships from around 1782. What was his invention?
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Q7. Victorian celebrity Sir Goldsworthy Gurney was born near Padstow. He is best known for his work on artificial light, one system of which was used in Victorian theatres. What was it called?
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Q4. What is the name of the ingenious lamp invented in which the flame was surrounded by a metal mesh with holes small enough to stop a flame passing through them, but large enough to allow airflow?
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