Mousehole Harbour, Cornwall
by Terri Waters
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Mousehole Harbour, Cornwall
Artist
Terri Waters
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Photograph - Photograph
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Mousehole harbour in Cornwall. A picture postcard fishing village.
The picturesque hamlet of Mousehole (pronounced "Mowzel") was considered to be of significantly more maritime importance than either Penzance or Newlyn in the 13th and 14th centuries.
In 1595 four galleys carrying 200 Spanish soldiers approached and raided Mousehole, burning the village to the ground. Outside the only surviving building the then Keigwin Arms is a plaque stating 'Squire Jenkyn Keigwin was killed here 23rd July 1595 defending his house against the Spaniards.'
A picture postcard collection of yellow-lichened houses, built from the local finely grained Lamorna granite, huddle together around the almost circular inner edge of Mousehole harbour . In winter two sturdy wooden beams can be brought down to cover the harbour entrance and protect Mousehole from high tides and the force of the Atlantic Ocean coming across Mounts Bay.
Every year the Christmas lights in Mousehole are a stunning sight, with floating displays of lights in the harbour and around the streets that are filled with the aroma of mulled wine and festive food. There are fantastic displays of sea serpents, fishing boats and whales colourfully lighting up one of Cornwall's most welcoming harbours.
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August 25th, 2013
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