Launceston Castle was built on an existing rock outcrop in the late 11th century. For 600 years, it was the most important fortress and centre of government in Cornwall.
During the 1920s I was always told that my maternal great grandparents would join in the annual procession in Launceston of the relics of St. Cuthbert Mayne, one of the English Martyrs. From what I can gather it was a big event and concluded with Solemn High Mass at the church.
A gap appeared at the right time for All By Myself in Launceston last night, and she showed a brilliant turn of foot to win for victory - buff.ly/3QpJnxL
Sketch of the comet, viewed from Launceston, Van Diemen’s Land (Tasmania), at 7 pm on 4 March 1843, by Walter Synnot (1773–1851). Watercolour on paper.
