Allantide at Wheal Martyn

Words by Samphire Kirby

Follow a trail and search out the apples around Wheal Martyn to discover about the history of food and feast days in Cornwall and Cornish language words.

Allantide is a Cornish festival celebrating the ‘first day of winter’ on 31st October. Historically, red apples were given to families as a sign of good luck and to celebrate Saint Allan. 

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