Is it worth visiting Penryn, Cornwall? A nostalgic walk from Pirates to Strawberries!

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From hauntings to hangings, jail breaks, giant strawberries and piracy! Join us as we learn more about the people that lived in Penryn over the years, its development as a town, and we uncover some unique architectural quirks which we have not seen anywhere else in Cornwall.

Mentioned in the Doomsday Book, Penryn has a long history, with a thriving port where wealth was generated, both from trade and ecclesiastical learning, but also piracy!

In the 13th century, Bishop Bronescombe of Exeter built Glasney College. It stood for nearly 300 years before it was dissolved in the Tudor reformation by which time it had fallen into disrepute. Although there is very little of the original building to see above ground, a recent archeological dig revealed the footprint of the college which has been cleverly re-defined today.

John Killigrew, a wealthy man in the 17th century decided to leave Penryn and develop Falmouth into a competitive port, leading to a rivalry between the two towns. He and his wife, Jane, had a long, disputed divorce after she was accused of having an affair. She sought refuge in Penryn, where she was welcomed.

We thoroughly enjoyed a fascinating dip into Penryn's past.

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We are Sarah and Andrew and we film our walks around Cornwall and publish on YouTube, usually weekly. Sometimes we stay in accommodation in Cornwall and upload our vlog. Sarah is fascinated by sea glass and likes to collect it so there may be the occasional sea glass video too. The channel is a hobby and we both have normal day jobs!

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