50 Gems of North Devon The History & Heritage of the Most Iconic Places

by Hammett, Elizabeth; Holton, Denise

• ISBN13: 9781445679594
• ISBN10: 1445679590
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2018-10-15
• Publisher: Amberley Publishing

Summary

North Devon is famous for its rugged coastline and beautiful beaches, its dramatic moorland scenery, and much more. The region is filled with places of both natural and man-made appeal. 50 Gems of North Devon takes the reader on a fascinating journey through the many delights of the area. Along the coast, from the spectacular Hartland Point where land meets the Atlantic Ocean, to the twin villages of Lynton and Lynmouth on the edge of Exmoor, there are a myriad of fascinating places to visit, including the fishing village of Clovelly with its steep streets down to the harbor and the ancient ports of Bideford and Barnstaple. Inland, North Devon has many diverse attractions, from the ancient landscape of Exmoor, forests and rural countryside, attractive market towns and villages, historic buildings and magnificent country houses and gardens. In 50 Gems of North Devon, local authors Elizabeth Hammett and Denise Holton explore the many places and their history that make this part of the country so special.

Author Biography

Elizabeth J. Hammett has been interested in history for as long as she can remember and has written several articles, as well as the previous book on Barnstaple's history with co-author Denise Holton. She has been a volunteer at Barnstaple Heritage Centre for 13 years. Her work there includes leading tours of Barnstaple and researching and writing about the town's history. Denise Holton is a writer and local historian. She worked for the Town Council for 16 years and was the manager of Barnstaple Heritage Centre for most of that time. Denise is interested in all aspects of history, but her specialist subjects include ancient history and the history of costume.