Thousands of people are expected in Camborne later to celebrate its famous son RichardTrevithick, who invented high-pressure steam power.
BBC: Camborne celebrates inventor Richard Trevithick
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RichardTrevithick was prolific with his ideas and inventions, leaving a legacy of a number of patents covering diverse fields.
BBC: Remembering Cornwall's Trevithick
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Camborne's Trevithick Day is an annual celebration of the heritage and mining heritage of the area, with the focus on its famous son RichardTrevithick, the pioneer of high pressure steam power.