Written by GB from Devizes on July 19, 2006
- The funicular railway that links these two coastal towns was the brainchild of a certain George Marks, reputedly an aficionado of Isambard Kingdom Brunel. The cliffs separating the two towns had always caused severe problems...
Written by GB from Devizes on July 19, 2006
- Although the Victorian rush to build railway lines to all the coastal resorts in Britain hit fever pitch in the 1860’s, the topography of North Devon saw the lines go no further than Barnstaple, some...
Written by GB from Devizes on March 4, 2006
- Close to the car park is Clovelly Pottery, a small workshop and showroom displaying ceramics made by the resident local artisan. Entrance is free and you may stroll around at your leisure without any obligation...
Written by intl doc on October 23, 2004
- Devon is located a few hours south of London and is easily accessible by train. However, I recommend that travelers make arrangements for transportation before arriving in Devon, as the locale is unabashedly rural....
Written by GB from Devizes on February 11, 2005
- Second only to that of Portsmouth, Plymouth’s naval importance is well-documented throughout history. The dockyard was commissioned during the reign of Edward the First in 1693, when a base was needed from where to conduct...
Written by Fidorka on July 11, 2003
- When driving from Paignton (Totnes road) you can´t miss the river Dart and small, but rich hictorical town - Totnes.
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Written by Fidorka on July 2, 2003
- Churston, Brixham
Devon TQ5JE
Tel: 01803 842186
Olde Churston Court Inn (Brixham) –- situated beside the ancient church and farm is in a timewarp. As you step inside you smell the log fires from the great inglenooks and...
Written by Fidorka on July 2, 2003
- Torbay is a beautiful part of English Riviera, situated to the south of Devon. For its pleasant climate it is one of the best destination for holiday.
Torbay consist of three towns: Torquay, Paignton and...
Written by wildwest on November 12, 2008
- This has to be experienced to be believed. I say experienced as the November 5th Tar Barrels in the small Devon town of Ottery St Mary is not something to sit back and watch –...
Written by Krys T on June 23, 2005
- Otterton Mill is in Otterton, near Budleigh Salterton. It's an attractive collection of small buildings centered around the still-working water mill. Unusually for such places, they still mill their own flour here, which...
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