Cornish people

Cornish people (Cornish: Kernowyon) are often regarded as a distinct national identity of the United Kingdom, originating in Cornwall. They are described as a Celtic people.

Map Kernow ("the son of Cornwall"), statue at Kapunda, South Australia

In the 19th century, many Cornish people moved abroad to find jobs in mining. Today, descendents of Cornish people can be found all over the world, including Australia, Canada, America, Mexico and South Africa.

Other websites

• www.cornwall.gov.uk, the website of Cornwall Council
• www.cornishculture.co.uk Archived 2018-07-30 at the Wayback Machine, an online guide to Cornish Celtic culture