West End
Historically, Redruth was a small market town overshadowed by its neighbours until a boom in the demand for copper ore during the 18th century. Redruth quickly became one of the largest and richest mining areas in Britain and the town's population grew markedly, although most miners' families remained poor.
The area of West End Redruth, until the late 19th century, served as the financial and administrative quarter of Redruth. Many of the historical shop fronts still remain today even though they look worse for wear.
West End
Historically, Redruth was a small market town overshadowed by its neighbours until a boom in the demand for copper ore during the 18th century. Redruth quickly became one of the largest and richest mining areas in Britain and the town's population grew markedly, although most miners' families remained poor.
The area of West End Redruth, until the late 19th century, served as the financial and administrative quarter of Redruth. Many of the historical shop fronts still remain today even though they look worse for wear.