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Penzance is a town in [[Cornwall]], [[England]] on the coast of the [[English Channel]]. It is a seaside holiday resort and has a promenade. | Penzance is a town in [[Cornwall]], [[England]] on the coast of the [[English Channel]]. It is a seaside holiday resort and has a promenade. | ||
Revision as of 18:21, January 12, 2008
It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with [[::Cornwall|Cornwall]]. (Discuss)
Penzance is a town in Cornwall, England on the coast of the English Channel. It is a seaside holiday resort and has a promenade.
The town’s railway station is the terminus of the line from the rest of England.
Historically fishing and tin mining were major employers in the area.
Ferry services to St. Mary’s, Isles of Scilly use the town’s harbour. Passenger helicopter services to the Isles of Scilly use the town’s heliport.
Land’s End, the most westerly point in mainland England, is approximately eight miles west of Penzance. Light-aeroplane services to St. Mary’s, Isles of Scilly use Land’s End Aerodrome.
Its population is 20,255 (2001).