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: ''See Mousehole (drilling) for the Drilling term'' Mousehole ( Pronounced /"Mauzl"; in Cornish ''Porthynys'') is a fishing village near Newlyn in Cornwall , United Kingdom reputed to have one of the most beautiful harbours in the United Kingdom . Mousehole is currently within the parish boundaries of the town of Penzance . HISTORY Mousehole along with , Newlyn , and Paul was destroyed in the 1595 Spanish Raid on Mounts Bay. The only surviving building being the the 'Keigwin Arms' a local pub. Outside the Keigwin Arms (Now a private residence) is a plaque with the wording. "Squire Jenkyn Keigwin was killed here 23RD July 1595 defending this house against the Spaniards. Dolly Pentreath , who was arguably the last native speaker of the Cornish Language , is often listed as coming from Mousehole there is in fact a small memorial to her in Mousehole itself, although a larger one exists in the nearby parish of Paul. Paul being historically the mother church and mother community of Mousehole itself. THE MODERN VILLAGE Mousehole has seen a rapid decline in resident population since the 1980's and is now primarily a tourist area, however the it continues to host a vibrant variety of festivals and community actvities. Mousehole is known for its Christmas Illuminations , created each year to raise money for charity. Since 1981 , every December 19 the lights have been turned off in memory of the victims of the Penlee Lifeboat Disaster . Tom Bawcocks Eve is a unique celebration held on the 23rd December each year to celebrate the ending of a famine in the 16th century by local resident Tom Bawcock. This festival is the inspiration behind the book the Mousehole Cat by Antonia Barber and associated television productions. This festival is also the origin of 'Star Gazey Pie' a mixed fish, egg and potato pie with pertruding fish heads through the pastry. Mousehole holds a small maritime festival ever 2 years called sea salt and sail {Link without Title} SEE ALSO EXTERNAL LINKS
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