Bucks mills is known as the village of a single surname and its history is inextricably linked with that of the braund family. Libraries unlimited is a registered charity responsible for running devon libraries and torbay libraries. Many of devons active local history societies are affiliated to the devon history society, supporting the societys work and. Together with a sister and three brothers we were evacuated to littleham and after our home in london was bombed all the family moved into a house, oasis, just across from the new inn and we never returned to london. A great little bookshop just off the main street in bideford. The list is not definitive and the inclusion of a group does not signify that it still functions. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Bideford is a town where history can be found on every street. The town stands on the river torridge, 5 miles above its influx to the sea, and on the l. It was formerly a separate port, but is now included in that of barnstaple.
Its just a terrible shame that all shipbuilding and boatbuilding has. Recent bideford history two arches on the western side of the bridge collapsed in 1968 causing a considerable amount of disruption. The north devon town of bideford, situated on the estuary of the river torridge, has a long and fascinating history as a port. The first timberbuilt long bridge spanning the river torridge, and thereby connecting the east and west of the town, was erected in 1286.
Hubba the dane was said to have attacked devon in the area around bideford near northam or near kenwith. Bideford s new mayor will be a woman, only the second in the towns long history its charter was granted in 1573. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle. The parish had a population of 394 in the 2001 census most of whom live in littleham are retired professional from out side the area, the average age is 63. You can support us to continue delivering life changing library. Photos, maps, personal memories and local books of bideford. Littleham, devon genealogy genealogy familysearch wiki. Bideford reflections peter christie 6 c author community. It was far removed from the busy world of london and the southeast where i had lived and worked. Bideford library is housed in a beautiful grade ii listed building established in 1905 as a gift from the famous library benefactor andrew carnegie.
The changing years in littleham by bideford 1950 2007 my. Ex39 2jd map telephone 01237 479301 email not known at this time. Bidefords new mayor will be a woman, only the second in the towns long history its charter was granted in 1573. History of appledore, in torridge and devon map and. Explore books by peter christie with our selection at. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Bideford was once one of the busiest ports in britain, with many famous merchants living in the town.
Bideford is a port and market town, which straddles the river torridge just 3 miles inland from the north devon coast. Francis frith the uks leading publisher of local photographs since 1860. We hold bound originals of bideford gazette from 1856. Rs gubb all of appledore and surrounding area should be very proud of our shipbuilding heritage.
More about us its aim is to profile and document buildings, families and events of historic interest and to achieve this, it holds a wealth of material on the history of bideford and its surrounding villages. Sited astride the river torridge, its two halves are linked by the thirteenthcentury bridge with its twentyfour. He is an accomplished and amusing speaker and gave a very interesting talk on the folklore of north devon. Bideford history tour is a unique guide to the fascinating past of an historic english port town. Bideford history bidefords maritime past the royal hotel. There are two founts of knowledge on the lost pubs of bideford. Books in bideford results 1 20 of 37 switch to map. The first timberbuilt long bridge spanning the river torridge, and thereby connecting the east. The drive to do something about a history society came after a letter was passed on from john burnett their local mp. Our society was formed in 2006 for enjoyment by those who take an interest in the history of south warwickshire and beyond.
Past discoveries is a genealogical and family history research company offering a friendly and efficient service to those who wish to find out more about their family history. We sustain a membership of over 100 interested members, due to our varied, lively and compelling range of guest speakers, many renowned leaders in their field. Get contact details, videos, photos, opening times and map directions. Allhalland books 7 allhalland street, bideford, devon. There is a wide selection of books and audiobooks available, whilst. The main library is busy with over 200 visitors each day and if you need a quieter place to study, the nonfiction room has tables and. Sited astride the river torridge, its two halves are linked by the thirteenthcentury bridge with its twentyfour arches all of different sizes. Newcombe limited edition of 250 isbn 9780955934308. Swithin, a parish, in the union of bideford, hundred of shebbear, great torrington and n. She is 61 year old mrs ethelwynne brown, a widow, who has been a member of the town. If you are wanting advice then the best place to ask is on the areas specific email lists. We sustain a membership of over 100 interested members, due to our. New bideford mayor peter christie barnstaple, bideford and. Since our office and factory are in a rural area, our staff travel to work individually by car and we have enough space to maintain.
At that time there were lots of small shipbuildersboat builders along the banks of the river torridge from. The history of saint swithuns church, littleham, north devon, by hugh bone, provided by ian mitchell. It has a post and money order office under bideford. Jul 02, 2016 bideford is a town where history can be found on every street.
Trial of the bideford witches, bideford 1982 isbn 0 9508437 0 9 gent, frank g. The new workhouse infirmary which the bideford board of guardians have built to take the place of the old buildings previously used for the accommodation of the sick poor was opened on the 2nd inst. Bideford is covered by two main local newspapers, the north devon gazette and the north devon journal which are published weekly. The arches vary in size, perhaps because of the fluctuating amount of money available at the time of construction. The history of bucks mills the history interpreter. Founded by the saxons, it has a long and fascinating history as a port and market town. Former alderman mrs muriel cox, who resigned from the council last december, served as mayor in 1954. Bideford was the registration port for the area which covered ships built at appledore in the 1800s. The village stands on the bay at the mouths of the rivers torridge and taw, 3 miles n of bideford r. Check bideford library in bideford, new rd on cylex and find.
The memory be green an oral history of a devon village. Since our office and factory are in a rural area, our staff travel to work individually by car and we have enough space to maintain social distancing, so in consultation with our staff, we have decided to remain open for business unless government policy changes. History of bideford, in torridge and devon map and. The picture of the new inn at littleham village brought back memories of my childhood. It is the main town of the torridge local government district. Instow is situated at the estuary of the rivers torridge and taw, between. The library is open five days a week and offers the full. The original long bridge over the river torridge at bideford dates back to this happy time in bidefords history. Peter christie whose books on the history of bideford and collections of. It is now a free newspaper, delivered to most local homes, and is now based in barnstaple. Transcript of a listing of contributions by parishioners towards the redemption of christian slaves in turkey 1670, provided by lindsey withers. A comprehensive history of the workhouse by peter higginbotham. The workhouse in bideford, devon the history of the.
At that time there were lots of small shipbuildersboat builders along the banks of the river torridge from appledore to bideford and even further up the river to the beginning of the rolle canal near weare gifford. Bideford 500 are currently researching living memories of life in bideford during world war 2 we would love to hear from people who have recollections and memories, or wish to share their families photos. Admiral sir richard grenville, who fell in action with the spaniards in 1591. Appledore, a seaport village and a chapelry in northam parish, devon. Juggernauts had done their worst and the town had to rely on. The parish is bounded on the south by the river yeo, which separates it from the parish of monkleigh. The trial of the bideford witches, bideford, lazarus press edward gaskell publishers 2002 140 pp. It is a history that the people of bideford can and should celebrate at every opportunity. Littleham photos, maps, books, memories francis frith.
Book awards book club selections books by author books by series coming soon kids books new releases teens books this months biggest new releases subjects biography business. Admiral sir richard grenville, who fell in action with the spaniards in 1591, was a native. The library is open five days a week and offers the full range of library services for adults and children. Here are a selection of local, historical, guide books in pdf format download size in brackets bideford guide book c1940 27. I look back now on these early years with great affection.
Marilyn, maureen and harry, three people who shared an interest in local history and after having met whilst volunteering at whish decided to form. In this book, writer peter christie and photographer graham hobbs have chosen a selection of old and new. Juggernauts had done their worst and the town had to rely on ferries to maintain its lifeblood. The library has a lively sewing group that meets once a week, a fortnightly scrabble group and a monthly newspaper discussion group. In the 16th century bideford was britains third largest port. Littleham is a village and civil parish in the torridge district, in north devon, south west england, about 3 miles south of bideford. On thursday 22nd september our speaker was the eminent local historian peter christie whose books on the history of bideford and collections of old photographs have greatly added to knowledge of the area. These have been prepared from the digital copies of the tithe apportionments supplied to devon heritage centre by the national archives for the tithe maps online project.
As the shipbuilding trade boomed, the quay was developed and there are still marker stones in the pavement as a testament to that reconstruction. Marilyn, maureen and harry, three people who shared an interest in local history and after having met whilst volunteering at whish decided to form the westward ho. The history group has now disbanded after many years of enjoyable. The tithe apportionments are in the form of downloadable pdf files, which can be viewed online or downloaded. Ernie is distinguished on the streets of the town by his dog sheba, and derek now fittingly lives in. Ernie is distinguished on the streets of the town by his dog sheba, and derek now fittingly lives in ethelwynne brown close, overlooking the torridge, on the site of the dismantled goods yards, a stones throw from where he was born. The history of bideford, devon information britain. Included on this page are all the local history groups and organisations in devon known to the society. It is a history so colourful, and so significant that it has the power to change the future prosperity of the town forever.
Bideford photos, maps, books, memories francis frith. Bideford professional family history, family trees, genealogy, house and ancestry research service by professional genealogist uk and local history research. More about us its aim is to profile and document buildings, families and events of historic interest. Proprietors susan sutherland and james simpson ogara offer a broad range of secondhand and antiquarian books. Littleham is a village and civil parish in the torridge district, in north devon, south west england, about 3 miles 4. Northam library is situated on the main road through the town and has free car parking for library users and easy access to the library. A history of bideford grammar school paperback 1 jan.
Thank you for your continued support in these difficult times. Bideford is a town with a rich history and a real homefromhome vibe. As the shipbuilding trade boomed, the quay was developed and there are still marker stones in the. The gazette was founded in bideford, and was originally known as the bideford gazette. The parish had a population of 394 in the 2001 census most of whom. There is a wide selection of books and audiobooks available, whilst dvds and music cds can be requested free of charge. Books in bideford, devon be transported to an unusual time and place, or another world completely, by dipping into a book and enjoying the journey. A holiday in bideford is the perfect opportunity to experience some of the uks best beaches and surfing hotspots. First mention in the history books of the quay was in 1619 when there were beaches at the rivers edge. Fondly and historically known as the little white town and at one time. Very little of the settlement existed before the year 1800 and a full community. Many locations from his books can be visited still. At the rear of the workhouse, on a portion of the garden the guardians have erected at a cost of 3,248 l. Tithe maps and apportionments historic environment.
If you have found a problem on this page then please report it on the following form. History of bideford, phillimore chichester 1985, isbn 0 85033 574 4 gent, frank. On braunton sands is a lighthouse, with 2 fixed lights bideford seen at 11 and 14 miles. She is 61 year old mrs ethelwynne brown, a widow, who has been a member of the town council for nearly four years. Bideford, a town, a municipal borough, and a parish in devonshire. On thursday 22nd september our speaker was the eminent local historian peter christie whose books on the history of bideford and collections of old photographs have greatly added to knowledge of the.
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