Charlestown Docks: Cornwall by danob

Photography • Scenic • posted on Feb 10, 2010

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Although many of the industries of the time are now non-existent in the area, Charlestown still remains a working port and has found itself a place on the tourist map. The charm and appeal of the village and it's grade two listed harbour still attract thousands of people every year to visit this historical part of Cornwall. The pilchards shoals would visit Cornish waters at the end of the summer so the fishermen would prepare themselves during July, ensuring the nets and boats were ready. 1n 1847, 122,000,000 fish were exported from Charlestown. The end of the 19th century saw the beginning of the decline of the fishing industry and today only a couple of small fishing boats still operate from the port.

Comments (51)

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flora-crassella

12:58PM | Wed, 10 February 2010

:0 Great picture!!!!!

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brycek

1:00PM | Wed, 10 February 2010

Beautiful capture!!

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marybelgium

1:12PM | Wed, 10 February 2010

simply beautiful ! wonderful place !

BorisB

1:24PM | Wed, 10 February 2010

Excellent work!!

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qrud

1:24PM | Wed, 10 February 2010

Good photograph location.

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carlx

1:25PM | Wed, 10 February 2010

Magical Beauty!!! Fantastic tones, details and light, my friend!!!

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magnus073

1:40PM | Wed, 10 February 2010

Danny I fell in love with this photo the moment I saw it and what a majestic looking place this is. Sad the industry is mostly gone but at the same time happy to see they've kept it up in such perfect condition. The pov you chose to show it off really was great.

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kgb224

1:45PM | Wed, 10 February 2010

This is pure beauty my friend.

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rocserum

1:59PM | Wed, 10 February 2010

outstanding photograph!I've seen Boscastle and other pictoresque little natural harbours in Cornwall. This is a wonderful picture of indeed a colorful place! RS

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