Cornish language makes a comeback
For hundreds of years a band of scholars have fought to get the Cornish language recognised and revived in Britain, but they hit upon a major stumbling block when no-one could agree on how it should be written.
Now, after more than two years of passionate negotiations, the different factions have finally streamlined the many versions of their language to create a new Standard Written Form.
The resolution means the path has been cleared for Cornish to get official acceptance and funding, with support from the EU. It will be used in education, on brochures, pamphlets and on street signs....
A thousand years ago Cornish, which is closely linked to Welsh and Breton, was spoken by most of the population in Cornwall. Its decline began in 1549 when the Latin prayer book was replaced by an English version, provoking a revolt.
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Now, after more than two years of passionate negotiations, the different factions have finally streamlined the many versions of their language to create a new Standard Written Form.
The resolution means the path has been cleared for Cornish to get official acceptance and funding, with support from the EU. It will be used in education, on brochures, pamphlets and on street signs....
A thousand years ago Cornish, which is closely linked to Welsh and Breton, was spoken by most of the population in Cornwall. Its decline began in 1549 when the Latin prayer book was replaced by an English version, provoking a revolt.