Cornwall

In the 19th century, thousands of Cornish miners took the difficult decision to move abroard and make a new life for themselves and their families.  As Cornish metal ores became more difficult to extract and as cheaper supplies became available overseas, Cornish mines started to close.

Pacific North West Cornish Association

 The decline drove many miners to make the hazardous sea crossing to Australia, South Africa, the USA and South America.They took their traditions with them. Now the flag of St. Piran flies high around the world with dozens of Cornish Associations meeting to sing traditional songs and eat pasties and hevva cake.

Read about some of the Cornish Associations in Australia:

They say when ever you find a mine anywhere in the world, there'll be a Cornishman at the bottom. Descendents of the families who emigrated to the United States have got together and they still celebrate Cornish heritage and culture. Have a look at these sites to see what's going on over the pond: