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Camborne counts down to Trevithick Day on 25 April, which will feature steam engines, dancing and music.
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Pictured: Trevithick Day in Camborne as steam engines line the streets
The annual event, which celebrated its 42nd year, honours local inventor Richard Trevithick, the pioneer of the steam engine.
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