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Gear at a glance

A clear starting point for Gear

Gear pulses as West Cornwall's dynamic heart, a vibrant hub where traditional charm meets contemporary energy. Its extensive high streets boast an impressive array of independent boutiques, artisan bakeries, and well known retailers, making it a premier shopping destination. The atmosphere is consistently lively, driven by its central market and bustling cafés. More than just

Gear's roots stretch back to the Domesday Book, emerging as a vital market town serving the agricultural hinterland. However, its true boom came with the rise of Cornwall's mining industry in the 18th and 19th centuries. Positioned at the confluence of rich tin and copper lodes, Gear rapidly transformed into a mining capital. It became

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