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Camborne in general

Newest Review: ... interested in history Camborne is well worth a visit. As with all towns that loose a major industry, Camborne suffered from social deprivation - unemployment, crime, teenage pregnancy, drugs, alcohol. Some say it is still suffering, but I think things are improving slowly. The problem is that people from Camborne are the first people to put themselves down, so why should anyone else praise them? Camborne itself is a fascinating place - different to the sun, sand, sea places that most people associate with Cornwall. It has history, it has true ('proper') Cornish people, lots of nice pasty shops. Some say it is not a tourist are... more

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Camborne in general: True Cornwall. (476 words)
by - written on 20/06/01 (Very useful, 133 readings)
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Now I admit I am biased in this opinion because I am from Camborne and am very proud of that, but I will try and be as objective as possible .. I promise!! Camborne is a small town in West Cornwall and to those who don't know where it is I tend to decribe it as being inland between Newquay and Penzance. It was a major town during the tin mining era - a once wealthy and booming place. The tin mines have all ceased to work and now they are there for ornamental value, but for those who live in Camborne tin mining is still a strong part of their heritage and some still hope it will resurrect in the future. For those interested in history Camborne is ... Read the complete review