Many local dignitaries turned up for the event, as well as Members of the Cornish Stannary Parliament and Cornwall 2000, other guests included The Deputy Grand Bard of the Gorseth, The Mayor of Lostwithiel, The Deputy Mayor of Restormel, Dan Rogerson MP, Julia Goldsworthy MP, Language Bard Pol Hodge - Dick Cole the leader of Mebyon Kernow also spent the day there.

An abridged version of the Charter was read out by Anthony Richards who is himself a decendent of the 1497 Cornish rebellion leader Michael Joseph Angof.

Entertainment was provided throughout the day by Graham Hart, Skwardya, Dalla, dancers Ros Keltek and Misty Mountain Line Dancers.

Will Coleman as well as playing the pipes told some amusing stories and Poetry was read out by Language Bard Pol Hodge in both Cornish and English.

The ancient Cornish sport of "wrasslin" was performed by a father and son team.

Special charter pies were made for the event by Ann from the Lizard pasty shop.

Various Cornish items including copies of the Charter of Pardon were on sale from Cornish Heritage who hosted the event, and Godrevy Glass had fine examples of stained glass for sale.

Clr Loveday Jenkin of Mebyon Kernow was at hand to answer language questions, and a wide variety of Language books were also available to purchase.

More photos from the Charter Day Event Here.

The Smoking Engine houses video HERE

Photos of King Edward Mine HERE

Cornish Midsummer bonfire video HERE

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