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Godolphin House, Godolphin Cross, Helston, Cornwall, TR13 9RE.
Tel: 01736 763194. Godolphin is a 15th century house, built by
the The Godolphin family, who made their fortune from the local
tin-mining industry. - with its linen-fold panelling and early
16th century carved beams. A painting on the Dining Room wall
is dated 1731. www.godolphinhouse.com. About 7 miles south of
Camborne.
Tolgus Tin, Portreath
Road, Portreath, Redruth, TR6 4HN. Tel: 01209 210900. A scheduled
Ancient Monument that is now being restored by the Trevithick
Trust. About 3 miles north of Camborne.
Shire Horse Farm and Carriage Museum, Lower Gryllis Farm, Treskillard,
Redruth, TR16 6LA. Tel: 01209 713606. 40 horse-drawn vehicles.
3 breeds of heavy English horses, Shire, Suffolk Punch and Clydesdale.
About 2 miles south of Camborne.
Poldark Mine, Wendron,
Helston, Cornwall TR13 0ES. Tel: 01326 573 173. Poldark Mine
is a free entry site with something for all the family. Poldark
is once again the scene of activity with craft workshops run
by antique restorers, candle makers, chandelier repairers, pottery
makers and wood turners. Poldark is by far Cornwall's most popular
mining heritage site. www.poldark-mine.co.uk. About 5 miles south
of Camborne.
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