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	Poldark (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Poldark is a series of historical novel s by Winston Graham, and a popular BBC television series of the 1970s based on the books.
		The central character, Ross Poldark, returns from the American wars to his home in Cornwall, only to find that his fiancee, Elizabeth, having believed him dead, is about to marry his cousin, Francis.
		In the television series (which departed significantly from the novels in some respects), Ross Poldark was played by Robin Ellis and Demelza by Angharad Rees.
	www.serebella.com /encyclopedia/article-Poldark.html (209 words)

	Poldark -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Poldark is a series of (Click link for more info and facts about historical novel) historical novels by (Click link for more info and facts about Winston Graham) Winston Graham, and a popular BBC television series of the (The decade from 1970 to 1979) 1970s based on the books.
		The central character, Ross Poldark, returns from the American wars to his home in (A hilly county in southwestern England) Cornwall, only to find that his fiancee, Elizabeth, having believed him dead, is about to marry his cousin, Francis.
		In the television series (which departed significantly from the novels in some respects), Ross Poldark was played by (Click link for more info and facts about Robin Ellis) Robin Ellis and Demelza by Angharad Rees.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/p/po/poldark.htm (154 words)

	Poldark
		All three of the Poldark series are closely based on the novels of Winston Graham, well known for his thrillers and for the screen adaptations of his later non-historical books, e.g.
		In this feud Poldark is portrayed as the forward looking benevolent landowner and entrepreneur, whereas Warleggan is seen as a tyrannical arriviste whose grand house is burnt to the ground by dispossessed miners and tenants.
		All are affected by the intense rivalry between Poldark and Warleggan.
	www.museum.tv /archives/etv/P/htmlP/poldark/poldark.htm (772 words)

	Poldark 2 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Poldark's rival and arch enemy, George Warleggan, is now married to Poldark's childhood sweetheart Elizabeth, widow of Poldark's first cousin, Francis.
		Of course, Demelza has had enough of Poldark's mooning over the icy Elizabeth, and when a young naval officer sweeps her off his feet, Demelza's resistance is at an all time low.
		Robin Ellis as Ross Poldark, Angharad Rees as Demelza, Jill Townsend as Elizabeth, and Robert Bates as George Warleggan are superlative in their respective roles.
	www.purchase-review.com /d_6303416179.html (708 words)

	Poldark Mine (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Within Poldark Mine there are levels that were made using a pick, indicating that they were driven before the introduction of the use of explosives in Cornish mines in 1689.
		The mineralisation at Poldark represents the roots of the lode system and the base of the tin zone, which occurs at much greater depths further north around Camborne and Redruth.
		The mineralisation and geology at Poldark was the subject of detailed research project undertaken at the Camborne School of Mines (University of Exeter) as part of a PhD programme.
	www.poldark-mine.co.uk /history.htm (2809 words)

	NLS/BPH: Minibibliographies, The Poldark Series by Winston Graham
		The Poldark Series, by prolific British novelist Winston Graham, is the "story of fates hanging in the balance." The time period of the saga, 1783 to 1799, finds England attempting to recover from an unsuccessful war with the United States, entering its Industrial Revolution, and waging war with France.
		Toward the close of the eighteenth century, Ross Poldark returns to Cornwall from the American Revolution to find that the girl he intends to marry is engaged to his cousin.
		In 1798, Cornishman Ross Poldark is a successful lord of his manor, newly made member of Parliament, owner of two mines, husband of Demelza, and father of their two children.
	www.loc.gov /nls/bibliographies/minibibs/poldark.html (489 words)

	BBC - Cornwall - Connected
		'Poldark' fans all over the world are welcoming a tribute to the man who brought them the story of Ross and Demelza.
		The Poldark saga...a series of novels by popular author Winston Graham...gripped the nation when the BBC screened a TV adaptation some years ago.
		In the feud Ross was always the kind landowner, generous with his tenants and keen to see his beloved Cornwall do well.
	www.bbc.co.uk /cornwall/connected/stories/memoirsofaprivateman.shtml (320 words)

	ExxonMobil Masterpiece Theatre \| The Archive \| Poldark, II
		His novels had always had a loyal following of Poldark aficionados, but their exposure on television made millions of people see them as a kind of romantic, or a classic, along the lines of Ivanhoe or The Prisoner of Zenda.
		Poldark had hopes of a new find, but it turned out to be Fool's Copper.
		It is now 1791 and Britain is not yet at war with France, but Poldark decided to join his old regiment, said farewell to Demelza, and goes off to fight a kind of guerilla skirmish against the French Revolutionary Army.
	www.pbs.org /wgbh/masterpiece/archive/42/42.html (373 words)

	mykp.co.uk by Mike Porter - Poldark Tin Mine
		The mine we decided to visit was Poldark Tin Mine, this was because this is one of the few mines where you can see the workings of the Tin Mine underground.
		The Poldark Mine also has a post box underground where you can post letters and post cards to people and they will be specially stamped "posted underground at Poldark Tin Mine" Apparently its the only place in the UK with a underground Post Box.
		To sum up most of the Poldark mine site is entertaining, they have a museum which houses artefacts and items on the history of Tin mining at Poldark and Cornwall in general.
	www.mykp.co.uk /printver.asp?id=131 (913 words)

	Poldark 2 2004 Elections Online (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		It focuses on Ross Poldark, scion of a well known Cornish family and a member of the established gentry, and his wife, the base born Demelza.
		Poldark 2 continues the story of Ross, Demelza, Elizabeth, and George through the next three volumes of Winston Graham's series set in eighteenth century Cornwall.
		Oh, and Joe was wrong in his review, part II is just that...part II of the the original Poldark, not a repeat.
	2004-elections.xnation.org /Poldark__buy-6303416179.html (252 words)

	Amazon.com: Poldark (1996) : Video (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		A night of passion, however, finally finds Poldark looking at Demelza with new eyes, and his sense of honor compels him to marry her, little knowing that he would be getting the bargain of his life in doing so.
		Poldark is an adaptation of the first four of Winston Graham's novels set in Cornwall in the late eighteenth century.
		The Poldark story is a good picture of late eighteenth century England as the old gentry, represented by the Poldarks, struggles for control against the up and coming new commercial elite, represented here by the Warleggan family.
	www.amazon.com /exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/6303042562?v=glance (1345 words)

	Compare Prices and Read Reviews on Poldark's Cornwall at Epinions.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Despite the success he had with his contemporary thrillers, particularly Marnie, the trials and tribulations of the Poldark family--which was an eleven-novel saga--have achieved a cult status amongst its fans.
		Of special interest are some of the historical sources he cites for the Poldark series.
		Poldark's Cornwall provides great background material on the series, author, and settings made so popular by such marvelous cast of characters in such brilliant storylines.
	www.epinions.com /content_138924691076 (884 words)

	BBC News \| ENGLAND \| Poldark's final story
		The author of the world famous Poldark stories has said there will be a new book in the series but vows it will be the last he will write.
		The new book, called Bella Poldark, will be the 12th volume of the tales, set in 18th Century Cornwall, that have been written by 92-year-old Winston Graham.
		The Poldark story has been screened in 22 countries and the tales of Ross and Demelza Poldark have been translated into dozens of languages.
	news.bbc.co.uk /low/english/uk/england/newsid_1762000/1762497.stm (200 words)

	Discotex Other Artists - Poldark Stage Hypnotist (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Poldark is a professional stage hypnotist who has been on the circuit for the past 15 years or so, mostly in the UK but has spent some time in Ibiza doing shows in pubs and clubs.
		Volunteers are invited on stage for a hilarious evening of entertainment under the hypnotic powers and stagecraft of Poldark and all participants really enjoy the show and experience themselves.
		The show is purely comedy scenario acting under hypnosis and a great opportunity to try it out under the direction of a seasoned professional artist.
	www.discotex.com /poldark.html (226 words)

	Poldark (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		In fact, my eldest brother is Robin Ellis of Poldark fame and my middle brother is a TV director in LA....
		In the mid 1970s, Poldark was the hottest thing on television.
		On October 5 it will be 30 years since Poldark was first screened.
	www.wikiverse.org /poldark (184 words)

	ExxonMobil Masterpiece Theatre \| The Archive \| Poldark, I
		"Poldark" is set in Cornwall, England against a backdrop of copper mining, famine, and riot.
		A rebel against his class, Ross holds notions of liberty, fraternity, and equality, engendered by his experiences in America and fostered by the overthrow of the monarchy across the Channel in France.
		It runs to sixteen weeks—episodes—and I can only say that now is the time for the party to settle in to a spate of loving, dueling, poaching, smuggling, wenching, and marrying,--not to mention banking and copper mining.
	www.pbs.org /wgbh/masterpiece/archive/37/37.html (485 words)

	Barnes & Noble.com - Poldark, Vol. 2 - VHS
		Set in Cornwall in the 18th century, Poldark 2 finds Poldark and Demelza (Angharad Rees) married and expecting a child, while his sister, Elizabeth (Jill Townsend), is unhappily married to George (Ralph Bates).
		The Poldarks' family business, a copper mine, is starting to go bust, and Ross must find a way to turn the business around before it's too late.
		Poldark 2 was originally produced for British television, where it first aired in 1977.
	video.barnesandnoble.com /search/product.asp?EAN=86162816932 (121 words)

	Poldark - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		The central character, Ross Poldark, returns from the American wars to his home in Cornwall, only to find that his fiancée, Elizabeth, having believed him dead, is about to marry his cousin, Francis.
		By then, Elizabeth has become a widow and marries George Warleggan, Ross's arch-enemy.
		Elizabeth was played by Jill Townsend, Francis Poldark by Clive Francis and George Warleggan by Ralph Bates.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Poldark (168 words)

	Amazon.ca: Books: Bella Poldark (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		(Earlier "Poldark" books were made into a popular Masterpiece Theater series in the 1970s.) As the story opens, Valentine Warleggan's paternity still poisons the atmosphere, and his financial and marital troubles form a major narrative strand set firmly against the saga's familiar background of Cornwall.
		Meanwhile, Bella Poldark's desire for a musical career takes her to stages in London and France, where she is involved with rival suitors.
		Patriarch Ross Poldark's youngest, Bella, is off to London to improve her remarkable singing voice with a leading teacher.
	www.amazon.ca /exec/obidos/ASIN/0330491490 (1029 words)

	Show Mines of Britain: Poldark Mine
		Poldark Mine and Heritage Centre Wendron, Helston, Cornwall, TR13 0ER, Tel: 24 hour hotline +44-1326-563166, Enquiries +44-1326-573173, Fax: +44-1326-563166.
		Poldark Mine dates from 1725 until is was closed in 1810.
		Poldark Mine contains what is believed to be the oldest complete mine workings in Europe that are open to the public.
	www.showcaves.com /english/gb/mines/Poldark.html (293 words)

	Demelza (Poldark Saga)
		This is the second novel in the Poldark series.
		Poldark, as well as continuing the story of Verity Poldark, Ross' cousin, and her family.
		Demelza, born in poverty, is learning how to adjust to her new station in life as the wife of a gentleman.
	www.xmlwriter.org /books/viewbook/Demelza_(Poldark_Saga)-0330344943.html (148 words)

	Winston Graham and Poldark Literary Society Membership
		To be formally known as 'The Winston Graham and Poldark Literary Society' hereinafter known as The Society.
		Regardless of the actual duration of the festival itself this would always be held inclusive of the date of 10th July the anniversary of Winston Graham's passing.
		All final proceeds accruing from public events organised for, on behalf of or by the Society to be deposited immediately into the "New Poldark Series Trust Fund".
	www.poldark.org.uk /membership.html (1330 words)

	DigiGuide : Drama: Poldark (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Ross Poldark (Robin Ellis) returns to Cornwall from fighting in the American War of Independence to claim his inheritance, which consists of a house and two copper mines.
		While drowning his sorrows over his loss of Elizabeth, Poldark succumbs to a night of temptation with a, now full-grown, street urchin he rescued from the streets called Demelza (Angharad Rees).
		When Poldark realises that Elizabeth's marriage is waning he asks her to come back to him, however fate has a horrible knack of rearing its ugly head at the most inopportune moments and Demelza admits to being with child leaving Poldark with no other option than to marry her.
	library.digiguide.com /lib/programme/53635 (278 words)

	LLywernog Silver-Lead Mine and Poldark Mine
		Poldark is one of Cornwall’s most important heritage sites.
		Today, there are a range of activities at Poldark Mine in addition to guided tours of the heritage site.
		The twinning of Llywernog Silver-Lead Mine with Poldark Mine is symbolic of the mining links between Cornwall and Mid Wales, in the 19th Century.
	www.silverminetours.co.uk /llywernog_poldark.php (129 words)

	Willowbooks - Trevithick Society
		The sun is high in the sky, the sea is crystal clear with waves lapping gently on the beach …..
		Godolphin Hall and Trerice Manor: ‘Trenwith’ was the home to Francis and Elizabeth Poldark and later George Warleggan and Elizabeth.
		Porthluney Beach: Used to dramatic effect at the beginning of the second TV series with Ross Poldark galloping across the beach.
	www.willowbooks.co.uk /poldark.htm (477 words)

	Poldark (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Captain Ross Poldark kommt im Jahr 1783 aus dem amerikanischen Unabhängigkeitskrieg nach Cornwall zurück und findet seine große Liebe Elizabeth (Jill Townsend) als Verlobte seines Cousins Francis Poldark.
		Alles in allem war Poldark (übrigens nach einer Novelle von Winston Graham verfilmt) eine gut gelungene Literaturverfilmung, die sehr unterhaltsam, zum Teil sogar spannend, war.
		Das einzige, was mich an Ross Poldark gestört hat, war seine Synchronstimme, die ich als schrecklich empfunden habe.
	www.tv-nostalgie.de /Sound/Poldark.htm (535 words)

	buy Poldark online @ retail therapy online - UK Shopping (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
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		Claudius' epic story spans the analogues of Roman history, from the mighty Augustus, through to the madness of Caligula, as it echoes down through the centuries.
		The Twisted Sword: A Novel of Cornwall 1815 (The Poldark Nov...
	searcher.retailtherapyonline.com /search-Poldark.htm (210 words)

	Cornwall - Open Encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		It even features on the packaging for Ginster's Cornish pasties to advertise their status as a Cornwall-based company.
		Cornwall was the setting for the popular series of Poldark books by Winston Graham, and for the television series based on those books.
		Daphne du Maurier lived in Cornwall and set many of her novels there, including Rebecca, Jamaica Inn, Frenchman's Creek, My Cousin Rachel, and The House on the Strand.
	open-encyclopedia.com /Cornwall (1306 words)

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