Historic England map of seaside landmarks in Cornwall

The public body said the tool aims to celebrate the country’s vibrant seaside heritage, and people are being encouraged to share information about coastal landmarks that hold personal significance.

As part of Historic England’s Missing Pieces Project, people are asked to submit photos, drawings, written information or audio recordings about landmarks that hold a special place in their hearts.

This could be a childhood holiday destination or a local landmark that symbolises home.

Penzance's art deco lido Jubilee Pool is on the map (Image: Paul Davis/Historic England) The map celebrates nearly 300 years of seaside history, from elegant Victorian piers to beloved 20th century amusement parks, among destinations that welcome millions of visitors each year.

Some of the best known landmarks in Cornwall that are featured on the map include the art deco lido Jubilee Pool in Penzance, the Barbara Hepworth Sculpture Garden in St Ives and St Michael's Mount. 

The Cable Hut at Porthcurno Telegraph Station is the furthest west landmark, while in Falmouth the bandstand at Gyllyngdune Gardens and the Royal Cornwall Yacht Club make an appearance. 

The bandstand at Gyllyngdune Gardens in Falmouth is on the map (Image: Historic England Archive) Other local landmarks include Porthleven's Bickford Smith Institute and its famous clock tower, together with the attached wall, as well as the former Penlee Point lifeboat house, slipway, retaining and boundary walls, and memorial garden in Newlyn. 

There are also a number of lighthouses and piers, the Grade I listed Church of St Just on The Roseland, and even a hotel - the Headland Hotel in Newquay, which is Grade II listed. 

The Headland Hotel in Newquay is Grade II listed (Image: Brook Bishop/Historic England) Nationally, landmarks include the Big Dipper at Blackpool Pleasure Beach, which was built in 1923 and is the second oldest in-use rollercoaster in Britain, after the Scenic Railway at Dreamland Amusement Park in Margate, Kent.

The Pleasure Pier at Southend-on-Sea in Essex, believed to be the longest pier in the world, is also on the map.

To share your photos and memories of coastal landmarks, and to see the interactive map which goes live on Thursday July 17, see https://historicengland.org.uk/SeasideStories

Duncan Wilson, chief executive, Historic England, said: “Our seaside places hold a special place in our national story, yet the full richness of their heritage cannot be captured without the first-hand accounts, images and memories of those who’ve experienced them.

“I encourage people to contribute to the Missing Pieces Project, so we can all help ensure these treasured coastal landmarks are celebrated.”