Cornwall and South Devon more European than English?
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Re: Cornwall and South Devon more European than English?
There's a lot of this kind of thing depending upon how far back you go. The northwest Scottish highlands used to be part of North America as well. Pete
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Re: Cornwall and South Devon more European than English?
I have always understood that the UK was once part of mainland Europe. To what extent has I assume, been based on theory as much as fact. I think what's more interesting is the movement of people and how that characterised areas. Cornwall has a fascinating history and strong Celtic connections, as evidenced by the number of historical remains in the County. The Cornish language has been resurrected and is now officially recognised and it's a County very proud of it's differences to the rest of England and it's heritage. It's also one of my favourite places.
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Re: Cornwall and South Devon more European than English?
One of my colleagues here in Luxembourg drives around with a Kernow flag stuck on the back of his car which surprised me when I first saw it, and it surprised him when I knew what it was because he said no one else here had a clue. ( Kernow is Cornish for Cornwall and the flag is a white cross on a black background.)The Cornish language has been resurrected and is now officially recognised and it's a County very proud of it's differences to the rest of England and it's heritage.
I spent about seven years based out of there in the eighties and it's a wonderful place but like much of the region, has a miserable climate for much of the year consisting largely of what the locals call "mizzle", which is a cross between mist and drizzle.
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Some years ago I bought a "Cornish Chunky" (thick woolen jumper) - always makes me laugh with the label saying "Made in Cornwall, Near England".... ![Very Happy :D](./images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif)
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Back in the days when some pubs had a number plate above the bar saying "RU 18" to remind people about underage drinking, the Cornish version said "18 RE" !
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Re: Cornwall and South Devon more European than English?
The only thing that comes to mind when I think of Cornwall is 'Scrumpy' and that alone makes it a worthwhile place to visit. I remember in my younger days drinking Scrumpy at 10d a pint. Drank through closed teeth to filter out the 'foreign bodies'. Oh, happy days!.
Re: Cornwall and South Devon more European than English?
More Foo than Science in this one so put it back where it started.
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I'd always link Somerset with "Scrumpy" - although we also have some great "Still Ciders" in our part of Wales. As for Cornwall, CORNISH PASTIES!!HHTel wrote: ↑Sat Sep 15, 2018 9:14 pm The only thing that comes to mind when I think of Cornwall is 'Scrumpy' and that alone makes it a worthwhile place to visit. I remember in my younger days drinking Scrumpy at 10d a pint. Drank through closed teeth to filter out the 'foreign bodies'. Oh, happy days!.
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Re: Cornwall and South Devon more European than English?
Used to be based in Devonport many years ago. Scrumpy was prevalent on both sides of the bridge. But so what. After a few pints you don't care where it came from!!
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Re: Cornwall and South Devon more European than English?
It`s been proved historically that pasties originated in DEVONpharvey wrote: ↑Mon Sep 17, 2018 2:19 pmI'd always link Somerset with "Scrumpy" - although we also have some great "Still Ciders" in our part of Wales. As for Cornwall, CORNISH PASTIES!!HHTel wrote: ↑Sat Sep 15, 2018 9:14 pm The only thing that comes to mind when I think of Cornwall is 'Scrumpy' and that alone makes it a worthwhile place to visit. I remember in my younger days drinking Scrumpy at 10d a pint. Drank through closed teeth to filter out the 'foreign bodies'. Oh, happy days!.
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When in a Cornish pub my Australian friend asked for scrumpy, the landlord said Scrumpy comes from Devon we don`t sell it. To which my friend said, why then, do you sell Fosters?pharvey wrote: ↑Mon Sep 17, 2018 2:19 pmI'd always link Somerset with "Scrumpy" - although we also have some great "Still Ciders" in our part of Wales. As for Cornwall, CORNISH PASTIES!!HHTel wrote: ↑Sat Sep 15, 2018 9:14 pm The only thing that comes to mind when I think of Cornwall is 'Scrumpy' and that alone makes it a worthwhile place to visit. I remember in my younger days drinking Scrumpy at 10d a pint. Drank through closed teeth to filter out the 'foreign bodies'. Oh, happy days!.
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Re: Cornwall and South Devon more European than English?
I`m a Devonian and I don`t feel European in the slightest
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Fair comment
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