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History of Falmouth

A short history of Falmouth

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St Mawes Castle

Falmouth has a rich and fascinating history that we can't even begin to do justice to on this web site.

From its very beginnings in 1403, to her famous visitors, the first news of the battle of Trafalgar, or the Rolling Stones video, there is something of interest here for everybody.  Great Sailing voyages started and finished here, including Sir Robin Knox Johnson and Dame Ellen MacArthur.

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