The Historic Port of Charlestown - Cornwall

Charlestown was originally the small fishing village of West Polmear, the port was constructed between 1791 and 1801 by Charles Rashleigh to export copper from local mines. Rashleigh was also responsible for the planning of the village that sprang up around the harbour. The village remains relatively unspoilt to this day and is full of attractive Georgian buildings and fisherman’s cottages.
Until the outbreak of the Great War, the port prospered, mostly from the export of china clay, Cornwall’s ‘white gold’. Unfortunately the design of the harbour meant that only small ships could enter it. Modern ships proved too big to use it and the last commercial shipment of china clay left the port in 2000.
Today it is home to a small fleet of tall ships and is a popular tourist destination and film location. Fans of BBC’s ‘Poldark’ will be familiar with the Port's starring role in the TV series.
Charlestown is situated approx. 2 miles from St Austell and is signposted from the A390.
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[@shonerip]

beautiful video and soundtrack. Thanks. Pino

[@ScenicFox]

Thank you very much for your kind comment Pino : Enjoy your weekend. Best to you Ken

[@PierreSIBANARCO]

Très belle présentation qui témoigne d'un passé très riche en évènements .. Merci pour ce partage très instructif . Amicalement . Pierrot ps : beau choix musical .

[@ScenicFox]

Merci pour vos gentils commentaires Pierrot. Il est toujours agréable d'avoir des commentaires positifs. Relation amicale Ken (English) : Thank you for your kind comments Pierrot. It's always nice to have positive feedback. Friendship Ken