Brief history Polperro

40 km west of Plymouth on the south coast of Cornwall is the quaint fishing village of Polperro. The densely old homes of fishermen, the port Polperro make it a pleasant place, surrounded by a visit during the summer.

Hiking

no cars are allowed into the country, you go back Polperro visit the market on days when you wander up and down the narrow streets and alleyways to admire the ancient architecture, or relax and enjoy a carriage ride. SouthWest Coast Path ist nur über 1000 km lang, Polperro führt durch, und dient als Weg für Spaziergänger gewidmet, um die Landschaft und erleben Sie die Gegend Tour, wie es von Hundert Jahren alt war. Take a day to walk and explore the picturesque coast Talland Bay Beach Lansallos, Bay Beach and Lantivit Lantic.

Fishing

More information on the rich history of fishing in the Polperro Heritage Museum of Fisheries and smuggling. The area was once rich with sardines and the fish wasMainstay for local fishermen. The fish were collected, salted, pressed, and other parts of Europe. The oil was collected as a by-product used for heating and lighting. Schools of anchovies in the 20th century refused, but up to 12 commercial fishing vessels are still working out of port in search of flat fish, scallops, shrimp, monkfish, skate, cod, bass and cod.

Smuggling

Polperro smuggling is history is as long as the port and back to12th Century. Smuggling reached its peak during the late 18th century, when England brought the war with America and France, high taxes on imported products. Local fishermen have increased their profits by smuggling tobacco, liquor and other goods from Guernsey. The development of a sophisticated Coast Guard and severe penalties in the dying trade of smuggling in the 19th Century and beyond. The famous South West Coast Path is a path for the Coast Guard patrol patrol has developedShore.

of doing things and at sea

Polperro has some architectural interest and historic buildings like the house of Jonathan Couch, the celebrated naturalist and historian, who wrote the story of 1871 in Polperro. Visitors can stroll along the coast to see the war memorial, or stroll through the city in search of the house in complete shells covered. The third Saturday in June will begin a nine-day festival of Polperro Festival full of dance, music and art known. NewNew Year is celebrated by locals from pirate costume, and the position of the local pub.