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Gunpowder: Gunpowder River
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Gunpowder was imported into Cornwall until 1808 when the first Cornish gunpowder factory opened: at Cosawes Wood, Perran-ar-Worthal, about 5 miles from Falmouth. The site at Cosawes and at other works - such as the one at nearby Kennall Vale which followed in 1813 - were chosen for their seclusion in wooded river valleys. This ensured both the availability of water power and the relative safety of nearby settlements, shielded as they were by the trees. The roofs of the factory buildings were ... designed to blow off relatively harmlessly in the event of an explosion.
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The Hammerman Area offers 1,500 feet of beach and swimming area on the banks of the Gunpowder River. The swimming area is supervised by lifeguards from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Swimming is permitted at your own risk when lifeguards are not on duty. Three picnic shelters are available for rental. The area ... has a food concession, picnic tables and grills, playground equipment and a windsurfing beach. Ultimate Watersports rents kayaks, wind surfboards and catamarans at the beach.
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How was the gunpowder moved across London from the Tower of London to Westminster (at least two miles distant) without anyone seeing it? The River Thames would not have been used as it could have lead to the gunpowder becoming damp and useless. Thirty six barrels would have been a sizeable quantity to move without causing suspicion.
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The gateway to heaven will look a lot like the Gunpowder River in autumn. The chosen few will don chest waders and walk over to Glory Land, and diehard anglers among them can stop and fly-fish in dappled runs and placid pools as long as they like.
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