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The Walkfo guide to things to do & explore in Madron

  

Madron Places Overview: History, Culture & Facts about Madron

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Madron history

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Madron was recorded in the Domesday Book. It was within the Manor of Alverton, an area that in the Anglo-Saxon and medieval period formed much of what is now the southern part of west Penwith. Madron Well was, until the 18th century, the principal source of water for the nearby town of Penzance.

Admiral Lord Nelson

The news of the death of Vice Admiral Horatio Nelson in 1805 was received first in Britain by HMS Pickle en route to Falmouth. It is believed a fishing vessel from Penzance passed the news to the shore which was formally announced from the balcony of the Assembly Rooms (now the Union Hotel) in Chapel Street. Storms in the English Channel meant that Nelson’s body did not arrive by sea in London until January 1806.

Penzance Workhouse

The Penzance Union Workhouse was built in 1838 and was intended to house four hundred paupers. It was in use until 1948 when the National Health Service came into being.

Madron geography / climate

Madron is a large rural parish on the Penwith peninsula north of Penzance. The population was 1,466 at the 2001 census, rising to 1,591 at the 2011 census. The parish church is in the churchtown and is dedicated to St Madron (or Madrona)

You can visit Madron places with Walkfo Madron to hear history at Madron’s places whilst walking around using the free digital tour app. Walkfo Madron has 65 places to visit in our interactive Madron map, with amazing history, culture & travel facts you can explore the same way you would at a museum or art gallery with information audio headset. With Walkfo, you can travel by foot, bike or bus throughout Madron, being in the moment, without digital distraction or limits to a specific walking route. Our historic audio walks, National Trust interactive audio experiences, digital tour guides for English Heritage locations are available at Madron places, with a AI tour guide to help you get the best from a visit to Madron & the surrounding areas.

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Walkfo: Visit Madron Places Map
65 tourist, history, culture & geography spots

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Walkfo Madron tourism map key: places to see & visit like National Trust sites, Blue Plaques, English Heritage locations & top tourist destinations in Madron

  

Best Madron places to visit

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Madron has places to explore by foot, bike or bus. Below are a selection of the varied Madron’s destinations you can visit with additional content available at the Walkfo Madron’s information audio spots:

Newlyn Art Gallery Newlyn Art Gallery is a contemporary art gallery located in Newlyn, Cornwall, UK. Opened in 1895, designed by James Hicks of Redruth and financed by John Passmore Edwards the gallery was conceived as a home and exhibition venue for the Newlyn School of Art. Recent shows have included retrospectives by Roger Hilton and Breon O’Casey.

West Cornwall Hospital West Cornwall Hospital is a hospital located in Penzance, Cornwall. It is managed by the Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust. The hospital is located on the coast of Cornwall.

Open Shed Open Shed was a hackerspace in Penzance, Cornwall. It provided space for people working in the tech community to meet and work. Run as a social enterprise, many of its members were self-employed.

Market Building, Penzance The Market Building is Grade I listed building situated at the top of Market Jew Street, Penzance. It is located in the centre of the city’s top tourist attractions.

Egyptian House, Penzance The Egyptian House is a grade I listed building in the Cornish town of Penzance. It is built in the style of Egyptian Revival architecture and has been in the ownership of the Landmark Trust since the 1970s.

St Mary’s Church, Penzance St Mary’s Church, Penzance is a Grade II* listed parish church in the Church of England in Cornwall. It was built in the 18th century.

Penlee House Penlee House is a museum and art gallery located in Penzance, Cornwall. It is home to paintings by members of the Newlyn School, including many by Stanhope Forbes, Norman Garstin, Walter Langley and Lamorna Birch.

Morrab Library The Morrab Library is an independent library based in Penzance, Cornwall in the UK. The library was founded in 1818 and is financed through membership subscriptions, legacies, grants and a regular contribution from the Dennis G C Myner Charitable Trust.

Trinity House National Lighthouse Museum Trinity House National Lighthouse Centre was a museum in Penzance, Cornwall, UK which housed the national collection of Trinity House. In 2005 Trinity House announced the museum’s closure and relocation of the collection to Plymouth. Trinity House confirmed that they would not be relocating the collection in 2009.

Penzance A.F.C. Penzance Association Football Club was established in 1888. They were founding members of the South Western League in 1951. They currently play in the South West Peninsula League Premier Division West.

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