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The modern spellling of "Altarnun" is in fact wrong on modern maps. The correct spelling is Altarnon, meaning the altar of St Non (or Nonna). She was the mother of St David, and left her native Wales around the year 527. Hence the name of this…

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Breach of seawall at Tolcarne. Harbour visible.

Breach of seawall, houses at Tolcarne in background.

Steps on South Pier.

South Pier.

Damage to promenade, Queens and Marine Hotels in background.

Flooding after storm March 15, 1962.

Damage to promenade outside Marine Hotel. Looking towards St. Mary's church.

Promenade in front of Queens Hotel

Damage to promenade in front of Marine Terrace.

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Constantine situated near Falmouth is named after Saint Constantine, a 6th-century Cornish saint possibly identified with a minor British king Constantine. The church dates to the 15th century

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St Keverne was, in the Middle Ages, the site of an important monastery. The church is dedicated to St Akeveranus, although for a considerable period this was corrupted to Kieran; the form Keverne was revived at the Reformation. The church is very…

15th century church dedicated to St. Probus and St. Grace. It is also boasts the highest church tower in Cornwall

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With a hand written message in ink to the reverse of the postcard to a recipient in Plymouth

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Damage to old band stand.