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Cornwall
The most south-western tip of the UK is the county of Cornwall, a peninsula with nearly 200 sandy beaches, granite cliffs, and picturesque seaside resorts. Which is why it is very popular as a tourist destination.Cornwall is famous for being a surfer's paradise, as well as its Cornish pasties, and Cornish ice cream.
Places to visit
The Lizard, Lost Gardens of Heligan, St Michael's Mount, Tintagel Castle, Land's End, The Eden Project.
Bookshelf
Books based in this county:
Authors associated with this county
Authors who are associated with this county (born or lived here) or who have based their books here.
Rosamund Pilcher
Daphne du Maurier
William Golding
Winston Graham
John le Carre
E V Thompson
Derek Tangye
Book
Our box included the Cornwall-based book, Bone China by Laura Purcell.
Box
Included: book, tea, bookmark, fudge, a bone china mug, travel information, photos, personalised postcard.
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