St Ives, Coastal town in Cornwall, England
St Ives is a coastal town in Cornwall, England, where sandy beaches stretch along the bay and narrow lanes descend toward the harbor. Fishermen and sailors use the sheltered mooring while houses and shops climb the steep slopes.
Medieval fishermen founded the settlement before railway links in the 19th century brought travelers to the coast. Artists arrived after the Second World War and transformed empty warehouses into studios.
The year turns around an artist colony that settled here when fishermen still dried their nets outside workshops. Galleries and studios open their doors in cottages that once belonged to ropemakers and boat builders.
A train connects the town to the main network at a nearby station, offering views of the estuary during the journey. Walking paths link the beaches, though steep steps can make movement between upper and lower areas challenging.
An old lighthouse stands on an island reachable on foot at low tide, offering a circular view over the bay. Fishermen sometimes sell their catch directly from the quay shortly after boats return.
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