Helston, an old market-town and municipal borough of Cornwall, 10 miles WSW. of Falmouth. It was made a borough by King John in 1201; and from the reign of Edward I. to 1832 it sent two members to parliament, and one till 1885. It has long been noted for its Furry or Flora Dance, held on the 8th May. A branch-line from Gwineau Road was opened in 1887. Pop. (1891) 3198.
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