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Redruth, Cornwall, England: Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Redruth_Town_Centre_from_the_West_-_geograph.org.uk_-_97840.jpgAuthor: Tony Atkin
Redruth, pronounced re-drooth, is a small town in Cornwall, England. It is about 14 km (9 mi) west of Truro, 29 km (18 mi) northeast of Penzance, and 18 km (11 mi) northwest of Falmouth.
The original town center of Redruth is where present-day Christchurch district is located. It was just a small village until the 18th century, when discovery of copper spurred its development. In a matter of years, Redruth grew into one of the biggest and wealthiest mining towns in Britain. While the town has many rich people, most of the miners and their families remained dirt poor.
Redruth went into decline by the end of the 19th century, when its copper was exhausted, and the country had to depend on imported copper for its industries. The town shrunk in size as many of the miners emigrated to other countries, seeking a new life in other mines elsewhere. Today Redruth is a small quiet town with its share of historic buildings.
Murdoch House, Redruth: Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:The_Murdoch_House,_Redruth_-_geograph.org.uk_-_145701.jpgAuthor: Tony Atkin
Visiting Redruth
From Manchester, take the M5 motorway to Exeter, then continue on the A30 road until you reach Redruth.Places of Interest in Redruth
- Murdoch House: Historic building in Redruth. Built in the 1660s, it has served as chapel and prison before. House is named after William Murdoch, who used piped coal gas to light it, making it the first house in the world with such lighting.
- Parish Church of St Uny: Church dating back to Norman times. Present building was erected in 1756.
- Tin Miner Statue: Statue celebrating the Cornish tin miners. It was created by artist David Annad and installed in April 2008.
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