North Devon
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As Britain started to recover from the austerity of the Second World War, a national festival took place to boost morale and showcase Britain’s achievements. In Bideford, the Bideford District Trades Exhibition ran from 11-16 June 1951. Housed in one of the largest marquees ever seen in Bideford, the festival got off to a successful…
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What is it about pirates that we see as attractive? Despite them being models of male violence and lawlessness, we encourage our children to dress up in pirate costume. Our association with pirates is used to attract visitors and even to define our local identity. The North Devon and Torridge Place Story, recently published to uphold…
Bideford and River Torridge Heritage Harbour 