Cornwall, St Pirans day, Tues 05 Mar

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Member Since: November 2008 Posts: 5,342 Send Message	Elizabethofseasons	Report	5 Mar 2013 19:13
	Dear All Hello Today is St Piran's Day. Piran is regarded as the patron saint of Cornwall and tin miners. He was born in Ireland. One legend says that the inspiration for the Cornish flag came from Piran discovering the process for smelting tin. Many regional festivals and customs which make the UK so diverse are disappearing as the folklore behind them are not handed down from one generation to the next. Also, with the loss of traditional industries in many areas, a whole way of living and working has been lost. Take gentle care Best wishes Elizabeth xx
Member Since: May 2003 Posts: 20,601 Send Message	maggiewinchester	Report	5 Mar 2013 23:15
	Thank you for the info, Elizabeth. My dad's side were Cornish Tin miners and Bal maidens (female tin miners) for generations. xx
	Researching: Gg gran Amelia - Suffolk side