Our journey
1800s - The Cornish Migration
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​Cornish miners, engineers, and families travel to Australia, South Africa, the Americas and beyond becoming the foundation of the Cornish diaspora.
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2000s - Digital Connections Grow
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Online groups, family history projects, and cultural networks reconnect Cornish people across continents.
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1900s - Communities Abroad Emerge
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Cornish societies and cultural groups form worldwide, helping people celebrate identity and tradition in new places.
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2020-2024 - Idea of Global Cornish Strengthens
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As Cornwall’s economy evolves, the potential of its global community becomes clear.
Early research by Cornwall Council, partnerships with The Diaspora Institute, and collaboration with other Celtic nations helps shape the vision.
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2025 - Global Cornish Strategy
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Inspired by international diaspora models, Global Cornish receives funding by Cornwall Council to launch the strategy and begin connecting with those who are Cornish by birth, ancestry or choice.
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2026 & Beyond - A growing network​
Events, introductions, collaborations, and opportunities to expand Global Cornish engagement globally to celebrate Cornwall’s past, present and promise.
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December 2025 - London Launch at Houses of Parliament
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Brings together Cornish diaspora from culture, business, sport, academia, and communities to reconnect them with Cornwall and announce key corporate partnerships.
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Our story
Be part of the journey
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Whether Cornish by birth, ancestry, or choice — you’re part of a global community shaping Cornwall’s future.
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