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About Newquay
Newquay was originally the fishing port of Towan Blistra before the new quay was built in the fifteenth century. Among other things, the quay was used for the import of coal and the export of mined ore during the heyday of the tin and copper mining industries. For many years, the main industry was pilchard fishing and salting. Even before this, it was the site of an Iron Age fort. Although the pilchards disappeared long ago, there are still a few boats fishing from Newquay and there are plenty of pleasure craft here as well. Another intersting throwback to the days when pilchard fishing was the towns lifeblood is the Huer's Hut located high above the harbour. It's a perculiar little round white hut with steps leading up…...
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