- published: 14 Feb 2014
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The word stannary is historically applied to:
The principal role of a stannary town was the collection of tin coinage, the proceeds of which were passed to the Duchy of Cornwall or the Crown. With the abolition of tin coinage in 1838 (following extensive petitioning by the Cornish tin industry for simplification of the taxation rules), the principal purpose for coinage town status ceased. However coinage towns still retained certain historic rights to appoint stannators to Cornwall's Stannary Parliament.
The English word ‘stannary’ is derived from the Middle English stannarie, through Medieval Latin stannaria (‘tin mine’), ultimately from Late Latin stannum (‘tin’) (cf. the symbol for the chemical element Sn). The native Cornish word is sten and tin-workings stenegi.
A few photographs taken in the Stannary Hills area of Far North Queensland.
Charter of Pardon - Cornish Stannary Parliment Five hundred years ago King Henry VII of England granted the Cornish tinners a pardon for which they paid the sum of £1000. This charter is still legal today as confirmed as valid by the Lord Chancellor in 1977, it includes the right to veto acts of the Monarchy, the Westminster Parliament and the Duchy of Cornwall. This video shows the reader of the Charter of Pardon at Kingsley village Fraddon. For more information on Charter day vist http://www.cornwallinformation.co.uk/daily-pics/july/012.html For more information on the Cornish Stannary Parliament vist http://www.cornishstannaryparliament.co.uk/
Lostwithiel has a rich heritage. Founded by the Norman lords who built the original Restormel Castle, it was developed to become a major port for seagoing ships, exporting tin to Europe and the Eastern Mediterranean. The castle was rebuilt in the late 13th century by Edmund, Earl of Cornwall, who was also responsible for building the Great Hall, the bridge and the square church tower which can all be seen today. Edmund was very proud of his beautiful, thriving little town and called it his 'Lily of the Valley' and 'Fairest of Small Cities'. Visit http://www.lostwithiel.org.uk/history/
Stannary Brass Band play Christmas music at Tesco in Tavistock 2015
Stannary hosted an Under the Sea party, whatever that's meant to mean, and following the events that occurred there I feel like I need to go outside more often #famous lelelel
As the world's economic patterns change, mining for metals on the picturesque landscape of Dartmoor, Devon has once again become viable. 80 years after the last metal ore extraction ceased on Dartmoor the rising cost of tungsten has meant that there are proposals to reopen a former tin mine at Hemerdon near Plymouth to extract both tin and tungsten. This is the subject of a new commission by artist Simon Pope who is working with people living in the Dartmoor area on a new commission: A Song, A Dance and a New Stannary Parliament.
Stannary had a party, I got pissed, faceplanted a radiator. 10/10.
Devon & Cornwall Call-Change Bellringers ringing "Stannary" 8-Bell Call-Changes at Bridgerule, Devon. Thursday 4th August 2016. These bells are a must for any Gillett & Johnston enthusiast if visiting Devon. Team: Treble - Mark Lovell (Caller) 2nd - Suzanne Driscoll 3rd - Sam Massey 4th - Stephen Herniman 5th - Graham Sharland 6th - Martin Sharland 7th - William Carew Tenor - Scott Adams
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I never lost it,
I never had it.
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Spanish family,
Barcelona,
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