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Bideford History Tour is a unique guide to the fascinating past of
an historic English port town. Sited astride the River Torridge,
its two halves are linked by the thirteenth-century bridge with its
twenty-four arches all of different sizes. Founded by the Saxons,
it has a long and fascinating history as a port and market town.
Peter Christie and Graham Hobbs guide the reader through its
charming streets, showing how its famous landmarks and hidden-away
gems have transformed over time. With the help of a handy location
map, readers are invited on this tour to discover for themselves
the changing face of Bideford.
The North Devon town of Bideford, situated on the estuary of the
River Torridge, has a long and fascinating history as a port. From
its quays sailed the first colonising venture to the New World
under Sir Richard Grenville. The first Native American to be buried
in England lies in its churchyard. The town was home to the
Victorian novelist Charles Kingsley, who set his novel Westward Ho!
in the area, and its tourism industry went on to develop greatly.
Still popular with visitors today, Bideford's narrow streets lead
to a tree-lined quay bustling with fishing vessels, cargo and
pleasure boats. In this book, writer Peter Christie and
photographer Graham Hobbs have chosen a selection of old and new
photographs that are individually merged to reveal how Bideford has
changed over the decades. Each of the 180 pictures combines a
recent colour view with the matching sepia archive scene. Through
the split-image effect, readers have the opportunity to 'step back
in time' and discover what life was like for previous generations.
This fascinating visual chronicle reflects past and present
glimpses of Bideford and will be enjoyed by residents, visitors,
local historians and all those with links to the town.
Ilfracombe History Tour offers a fascinating glimpse into the past
of this north Devon harbour town and holiday resort. Authors Peter
Christie and Graham Hobbs guide readers around its streets and
buildings, showing how its famous landmarks used to look and how
they have changed across the centuries, as well as exploring some
of its lesser-known sights and hidden corners. This pocket-sized
guide reveals how the town has altered and highlights the way of
life for past generations. With the help of a handy location map,
readers are invited to discover for themselves the history and the
changing face of Ilfracombe.
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