The village of Redruth began to take shape in the 12th century. It developed around the ford, some distance away from the parish church.It lies approximately at the junction of the A393 and A3047 roads, on the route of the old London to Land's End trunk road, the A30. It is approximately 9 miles (14 km) west of Truro, 12 miles (19 km) east of St Ives, 18 miles (29 km) north-east of Penzance and 11 miles (18 km) north-west of Falmouth. Camborne and Redruth together form the largest urban area in Cornwall and before local government reorganisation were an Urban District.
Redruth is a small commercial town, with a population recorded in 2001 of 12,352. It is twinned with Plumergat and Meriadec in Brittany, France and Mineral Point, Wisconsin in the USA, where Cornish immigrants built many of the stone buildings still standing. A museum organised by the Old Cornwall Society is housed in the Town Council office at the bottom of the main street.
Redruth is also home to Carn Brea, which has most historical interest. The Carn however is not the highest point in Redruth, beaten slightly by Carnmenellis, south west of the town centre.
Redruth also has an increasing reputation in sport, with Redruth Rugby Football Club currently at the higher part of the national 2 league. Players such as Phil Vickery and Rob Thirlby have both passed through its ranks. Redruth Soccer club has not enjoyed as much success but still thrives in its regular fixtures.
Key shops and other outlets within the town centre include a multi-screen cinema, a covered market way, the Cornish Studies Centre, an old butter market, various antique shops, a second hand book shop and two supermarkets, plus Greens Newsagents,The Emporium - formerly John Olivers'- which still carries on the tradition of selling music and books; mainly of local historical interest and antiques as well as providing a service in many other areas to the public; gifts,stationery, greeting cards etc. and the local cash and carry Jims.
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Redruth,
Cornwall,
England,
United Kingdom
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Redruth,
Cornwall,
England,
United Kingdom
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Redruth,
Cornwall,
England,
United Kingdom
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The Cornish Theatre Collective
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Redruth,
Cornwall,
England,
United Kingdom
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Williams & Martin Ltd
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Redruth,
Cornwall,
England,
United Kingdom
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Redruth,
Cornwall,
England,
United Kingdom
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Hand Print
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Redruth,
Cornwall,
England,
United Kingdom
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Cornish Chilli Company
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Redruth,
Cornwall,
England,
United Kingdom
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Berrymans Bakery
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Redruth,
Cornwall,
England,
United Kingdom
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Ricci Ltd
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Redruth,
Cornwall,
England,
United Kingdom
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Aviary Court Hotel
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Redruth,
Cornwall,
England,
United Kingdom
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Ellerslee Limited
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Redruth,
Cornwall,
England,
United Kingdom
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Redruth School
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Redruth,
Cornwall,
England,
United Kingdom
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Cornish Riding Holidays
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Redruth,
Cornwall,
England,
United Kingdom
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Higher Laity Farm
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Redruth,
Cornwall,
England,
United Kingdom
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Coastal Brewery
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Redruth,
Cornwall,
England,
United Kingdom
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Redwood
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Redruth,
Cornwall,
England,
United Kingdom
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Crossroads
Located in
Redruth,
Cornwall,
England,
United Kingdom
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Redruth,
Cornwall,
England,
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Compatix Ltd
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Redruth,
Cornwall,
England,
United Kingdom
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Hager Vor Surf
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Redruth,
Cornwall,
England,
United Kingdom
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Hub Club
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Redruth,
Cornwall,
England,
United Kingdom
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