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<H1><FONT FACE="Arial">Penzance - Capital of West Cornwall</FONT></H1>
<H2><FONT FACE="Arial">The Town</FONT></H2><HR></TD>
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<P><FONT FACE="Verdana, Arial">The ancient market town of Penzance is the Capital of the far west of Cornwall and is
set in beautiful <A HREF="mountsbay.htm">Mounts Bay</A> - a body of water dominated by
the grandeur of St. Michael's Mount. Located just 10 miles from Land's End, an area of
Celtic culture and outstanding natural beauty surrounds the town.</FONT></P>
<P><FONT FACE="Verdana, Arial">Named "Pen Sans" in the ancient Cornish language, meaning "Holy
Headland", referring to the headland to the western side of the
harbour on which a chapel was established by early Christians well
over 1000 years ago, the town was formally established by Royal
Charter in 1512.</FONT></P>
<P><FONT FACE="Verdana, Arial">Since that time, it has been the main commercial centre for the entire Land's End
peninsula, historically known as Penwith, and has the
<A HREF="../shopping/index.htm">retail</A>,
<A HREF="../commerce/index.htm">commercial</A>,
<A HREF="../living/index.htm">residential</A>
and <A HREF="../transport/index.htm">transport</A> facilities needed for the whole
area.</FONT></P>
<P><FONT FACE="Verdana, Arial">It is both a market town and a popular <A HREF="../tourism/home.htm">tourist</A>
destination, and features an attractive promenade on its sea front. There are several
historic houses in the town, amongst Regency and Georgian terraces, along with a number
of <A HREF="museums.htm">museums and galleries</A>.</FONT></P>
<P><FONT FACE="Verdana, Arial">The town has the most westerly major harbour on the English Channel and, from there,
<A HREF="../transport/sea.htm">ferry</A> services operate to the Isles of Scilly,
which lie some 28 miles beyond Lands End augmented by
<A HREF="../transport/air.htm">air</A> services from both Penzance and Land's End.</FONT></P>
<P><FONT FACE="Verdana, Arial">Located in the far west of the County, Penzance is easily reached by either road or
rail, with the A30 and A38 roads giving access from all parts of England, mainly by
Motorway or dual-carriageway. There are direct <A HREF="../transport/rail.htm">rail</A>
links with London, the Midlands, the North and Scotland. Express
<A HREF="../transport/buscoach.htm">coaches</A> coaches operate to and from Penzance,
as part of the national network, to all parts of the country.</FONT></P>
<P><FONT FACE="Verdana, Arial">In a sheltered position close to the sea, Penzance enjoys the most temperate climate
of the British Isles while early spring flowers, vegetables and other produce
demonstrate the mild weather conditions experienced here.
<A HREF="gardens.htm">Gardens</A>, both formal and informal, provide a blaze of colour
from early Spring through to late Autumn with numerous sub-tropical flowers and palm
trees adding to the unique nature of the local environment.</FONT></P></TD>
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<LI><FONT FACE="Verdana, Arial">Penzance is a lively, friendly town with a welcoming and united community.</FONT>
<LI><FONT FACE="Verdana, Arial">The sea and beaches are clean and pollution free.</FONT>
<LI><FONT FACE="Verdana, Arial">The surrounding landscape and coastline is of national importance.</FONT>
<LI><FONT FACE="Verdana, Arial">Rich and diverse ecological resources abound in the area.</FONT>
<LI><FONT FACE="Verdana, Arial">The area is eligible for investment assistance from a wide range of funding sources.</FONT>
<LI><FONT FACE="Verdana, Arial">The Local Government Authority offers an efficient and effective planning service.</FONT>
<LI><FONT FACE="Verdana, Arial">The area has a first rate educational achievement record.</FONT>
<LI><FONT FACE="Verdana, Arial">Penwith has a vibrant, stimulating and active arts and cultural heritage.</FONT>
<LI><FONT FACE="Verdana, Arial">A wide range of sport, recreational and entertainment activities and facilities are available.</FONT>
<LI><FONT FACE="Verdana, Arial">Penzance is a safe and secure place to live, work and play.</FONT>
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