The Malakoff, St Ives
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The Malakoff, St Ives
Image: © Stephen McKay Taken: 24 Mar 2009
The name commemorates a key battle in the Crimean War in which the French successfully assaulted a Russian strong point, leading to the capture of Sevastopol in 1855. The small garden here has a spectacular view across the harbour to The Island.
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Image Location
Latitude
50.210507
Longitude
-5.477977