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The article looks at the interior design of an 18th-century manor house in Cornwall, the United Kingdom, belonging to Elizabeth Fortescue, redecorated by her daughter Sarah Fortescue.

A biography is presented for Elizabethan author, member of Parliament, and promoter of American colonization Richard Carew of Cornwall, England. He was born in 1555, was educated at Oxford University where he became friends with English courtier Sir Philip Sidney, and married Juliana Arundell in 1577. Some of his notable works include his translation of Torquato Tasso's "Godfrey of Bulloigne," the mock-heroic poem "A Herring's Tail," and his county history "The Survey of Cornwall." He died in 1620.

The author discusses a paper presented by scientists from the University of Southampton and the Eindhoven University of Technology, Netherlands, at the at the 2013 Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics, focusing on a new technology that can store data in nanostructured quartz for millions of years. The author also informs that the periodical will now have a distributor in Shanghai, China, and discusses mineral discovery at the North Herodsfoot mine in Cornwall, England.

The article reports on the impact of the decline of the Cornish china clay industry to railfreight at the Tamar Bridge in Cornwall, England. The author states that the Staffordshire Potteries terminal at Cliffe Vale is scheduled to comprise one delivery of Cornish china a week due to the decline. Meanwhile, the aggregates of clay sand, a by-product of china clay extraction, has created a freight traffic for Burngullow.

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experience of riding in the cliffs of Cornwall, England.

Features Hideaway, a detached cottage for tourists in Cornwall, England. Number of persons that will be accommodated in the cottage; Scenery of the headlands of Boscastle and out to sea; Suitability of the place for teachers looking for peaceful areas to mark exam papers.

This article relates the role played by Jo Hogg in the turnaround of Budock long-stay hospital in Cornwall, England. A Healthcare Commission report highlighted serious institutional abuse at Budock. According to Hogg, there was an atmosphere of fear in the hospital. She discussed the resettlement plan with the hospital's staff and managers. She notes that a lot of staff thought it was not possible to promote independent living in people with learning disabilities. There is a lot of job to do when ti comes to changing staff's values, Hogg says.

The article highlights the railways in Cornwall County which is considered to be rich in tradition and history in England. The British Railways Western Region has chosen the county as the major part of the rail transport's dieselisation and the regions melting pot for passengers. It also presents several photographs that illustrate the stages wherein innovation has taken its place in railroad services.

Presents an article on travel experience to Cornwall, England. History of the struggle of Cornish people; People met in Cadgwith; Restaurants at Padstow.

Shares the experiences of a traveler in Cornwall, England. Description of the houses in the area; Food offered at Parc-an-Tidno b&b and tearooms; Gardens in Cornwall.

Reports on the Eden Project, which exhibits several species of plants in the Cornwall region of England. Purpose of the project; Its features; Estimated cost of building Eden.

The article looks at the operation of the Class 50 locomotive-hauled trains in Cornwall, England during the May 1988 timetable change wherein they were replaced by diesel multiple units (DMUs). It explores the regular use of locomotive-hauled coaching stock as a result of the Class 155 fiasco. Information on some of the Class 50s in operation, including 50007 Sir Edward Elgar, 50015 Valiant, and 50017 Royal Oak, are offered.

The article discusses the site of the Tate Gallery in St. Ives, Cornwall, England. It notes that gallery director Nicholas Serota reaffirmed the Tate's commitment to the project and was impressed by the progress that had been made when he visited the area in 1990. Moreover, it mentions that the gallery's funding includes more than 700,000 pounds from companies and charities.

Features the Carre d'Art at Nimes, France and the Eden Project, a greenhouse in Cornwall, England, both included at the Architecture Biennale held in Venice, Italy from September 15-November 17, 1996. Urban context of the Carre d'Art; Rationale of the construction site of the Eden Project.

The article features artist Harry Wickey and the popularity of his art work. Wickey will be releasing his autobiography titled "My Life and Art: The Autobiography of Harry Wickey." Before he created the Sulking Bull artwork, Wickey studied a Guernsey bull living on a farm in Cornwall, England. Information on his other art creations is also presented including the Railroad Cut #3 etching art, the Rearing Horses etching art, and the Pigs Playing sculpture.

The article offers information on the doll making craft in Cornwall where the dolls portray characters such as smugglers, fishermen, fishwives and pasty sellers and how this fascinated the author who visited Cornwall in 1970. The author mentions that the dolls were made by three elderly ladies and were stocked up in the window of craft shop. The dolls known as Shallowpool dolls and its story recounted by one of the ladies Peggy Pryce is offered. The handmade doll making process is also offered.

The article presents the author's experience of locating missing objects with the use of a metal detector on beaches in Cornwall, England and giving them back to their owners. He used his Laser Power-Max II device during the searches. He was able to find the wedding rings of holiday-makers, a camera, mobile telephones, a watch and a pair of earrings.

Presents various information related to geography. Details on the Gaia Energy Center in Cornwall, England which feature ecology-friendly buildings and equipment; Background of Voluntary Service Overseas company chief executive Mark Goldring; Discussion on the life and achievements of Sir Francis Drake; Information on the Japanese varnish tree Rhus vernicilua.

Presents the counties of Devon and Cornwall of the southernmost part of Britain, its share of literary writers, scenic spots and historical places. Cathedral Library and its preserved written archives; Torquay, as the birthplace of Agatha Christie; Art Deco Burgh Island Hotel; The castle of Tintagel; Wild uplands in Bodmin Moor.

The article reports on the issue concerning the possible suffering of EWS railfreight operator from a decision by Imerys to change its production methods which could result in 800 job losses in Cornwall, England. According to the company's spokesman, Graham Meiklejohn, they had made discussion with Imerys but it was too early for them to conclude about the outcome for EWS.

The article presents information on the first of a six or seven train trial flow of sand from Cornwall to Bow in East London which was operated on November 25, 2005. New Freightliner Heavy Haul bogie hoppers formed a service from Burngullow, where the wagons were loaded in the Imerys sidings. The train was powered by a FHH Class 66/6 engine operated from Ely to Hackney Yard, Newton Abbot and thence Burngullow. The return loaded train operated in two portions between Burngullow and Newton Abbot due to weight restrictions over the Devon Banks.