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In the late 1990s, Hilary Menos made the unusual move from Camden Town to a Devon farmhouse, two miles from the nearest village. Over the next ten years, together with her husband and three sons, she turned the hundred acres into an organic farm, complete with herd of pedigree Red Devon cows. Red Devon reveals her experiences as a 'blow in' from upcountry, moving into a tight-knit rural community, and witnessing first-hand the conflict between farming tradition and modern commerce."Menos creates small worlds packed tight, seamless, masterfully compressed. Her poems have wit, range and strength..."Ruth PadelHilary Menos was born in Luton in 1964. Her first collection, Berg (Seren, 2009), won the 2010 Forward Prize for Best First Collection. She has won or placed in the National, Bridport and Mslexia Poetry Competitions, while Wheelbarrow Farm won the Templar Pamphlet Competition in 2010. Another pamphlet, Extra Maths, was published by Smith Doorstop in 2006. Her work has appeared in BBC Wildlife magazine, and she has read at events alongside Seamus Heaney and Dannie Abse.
East Devon & The Jurassic Coast (Slow Travel)
Hilary Bradt; Janice Booth
Bradt Travel Guides
2020
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This new, thoroughly updated edition of Bradt's East Devon and the Jurassic Coast remains the most comprehensive - and only standalone - guide available to this region, written with insider knowledge that can only be gained by living in the area. Contributions from local experts, and colourful and witty writing combined with the authors' enthusiasm, make this guide as much a pleasure to read as an invaluable companion for exploring. Amongst the new features in this edition are more information on local vineyards, a dedicated section on the Blackdown Hills revealing little-known villages in this Outstanding Area of Natural Beauty, a new 'car-free circuit' map, and route directions and map for a 'Daffodil Walk'. Also covered are the best bluebell woods and the new Mary Anning wing of the Lyme Regis Museum. Exeter and the Exe Estuary have a chapter of their own, while East Devon's most alluring chunks of countryside and the seaside resorts of Sidmouth, Budleigh Salterton and Beer are all covered. The chapter on West Dorset describes Lyme Regis and Charmouth along with brief details of other coastal towns and an explanation of the geology of the entire World Heritage Site of the Jurassic Coast that links the whole region. With an emphasis on car-free travel - walking, cycling and local buses - the detailed descriptions, historical glimpses, folklore, anecdotes and personal accounts whet visitors' appetite for exploration. Hand-picked places to eat and drink, including all the eateries along the main artery of the A3052, bear witness to the authors' long-standing knowledge of the area.
Discovering Devon is a work of fiction. It is about a girl who was conceived at Woodstock, the music festival in 1969. Written mostly in a diary format, it follows Devon from ages 10-18. Abandoned by her mother at six months old, she is raised by her grandparents until at age 13 her mother becomes part of her day to day life. Devon is forced to navigate and cope with many significant life changes and disruptions, suffering abuse, but finally getting help from a reputable therapist. It is a story of heartbreak and redemption, written to show how one can recover and thrive from negative life experiences.
There are ghosts in The Devon Bookshop. Could there be angels? And witches? Matt is sure they don’t exist. Acacia knows they do. Matt’s dead aunt, Wiladelle, unhinged while alive is still unhinged, now dead and is set to cause problems for Matt and the people he cares about. Matt and Acacia’s comfortable lives are thrown into disarray as first ghosts, then witches cause upheaval. Matt wants to bring order to the chaos. Acacia wants to protect the people she loves. Family, friendship and love will all be challenged as hostile witches appear one at a time, threatening everything Matt and Acacia hold dear. Luckily Acacia’s beliefs are very different to Matt’s and allies come forward to help with the battle. Are they up to the fight?
This new, thoroughly updated third edition of South Devon and Dartmoor is part of Bradt's distinctive 'Slow Travel' series of guides to UK regions, offering in-depth exploration of one of England's most popular areas. Written by resident experts Hilary Bradt, the late Janice Booth, and Gill and Alistair Campbell, it remains the essential companion to discovering not just the obvious and well-known sites, but also for getting off the beaten track and understanding what makes this gorgeous part of the country tick. Much of the information in Bradt's South Devon and Dartmoor has appeared in no other guidebook (apart from previous editions of this book) as the authors uncover the lesser-known charms of the region, as well as different aspects of the more popular places (from the English Riviera and South Hams to Salcombe and Dartmoor), together with colourful characters from the past, folk history and literary links from Agatha Christie to Arthur Conan Doyle. The guide has a special emphasis on car-free travel: walking (this edition features a revised selection of routes, including 'miles without stiles' - accessible Dartmoor walks), cycling and river boats, as well as local buses (including the new Dartmoor Explorer service) and trains. This edition has a stronger emphasis on local food (both in markets and when eating out), while the authors have updated their hand-picked suggestions for places to eat and drink, and for accommodation (from idyllically located campsites to boutique B&Bs, via caravans, treehouses and haunted coaching inns). Colourful and witty writing, along with the authors' enthusiasm for their subject, makes the guide a pleasure to read. With Bradt's South Devon and Dartmoor, discover the region's award-winning gin distillery and new whisky distillery; learn what really goes on at a wassail gathering; find out what you should do if you're harassed by pixies on Dartmoor; and discover unique local events like the annual Orange Race held in Totnes. Also included are entertaining and informative stories about historical characters and folklore, while small and historic village churches, with their idiosyncratic saints and intriguing carvings, are described in loving detail.
East Devon & The Jurassic Coast (Slow Travel)
Hilary Bradt; Janice Booth
BRADT TRAVEL GUIDES
2025
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Part of Bradt's distinctive, award-winning series of 'Slow' travel guides to UK regions, this new, thoroughly updated third edition of Bradt's East Devon and the Jurassic Coast (Slow Travel) remains the most comprehensive - and only standalone - guide available to this area. Written with insider knowledge that can only be gained by living in the area, and combined with colourful, enthusiastic and witty writing, plus contributions from local experts, this guidebook is as much a pleasure to read as an invaluable companion for exploring east Devon and west Dorset. Devon is the fourth most popular county for UK holidaymakers - and for good reason. Over a hundred square miles of East Devon are designated a 'National Landscape' (formerly 'Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty') and the internationally famous Jurassic Coast stretching into Dorset is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The charming coastal town of Seaton benefits from sensitive development, including the extension (to wildlife-packed Seaton Wetlands) of the Stop Line Way, a long-distance cycling and walking route to Bristol, originally designed to bolster World War II defences. Dorset's Lyme Regis, meanwhile, is Britain's fossil-hunting capital - as featured in the 2020 film Ammonite, starring Kate Winslet. With an emphasis on car-free travel - walking, cycling and local buses - this Bradt guide's detailed descriptions, historical glimpses, folklore and personal anecdotes whet readers' appetite for exploration. Many activities are covered for the first time in this new edition. Coastal walking has never been better following the reopening of the South West Coast Path locally. Paddleboarding tours and lessons now operate off Seaton beach. The monthly 'Seaton eats Boutique' celebration offers street food and al fresco entertainment. Savour the artisan coffee that has become a big deal locally, or taste the produce of the region's fastest-growing agricultural sector: wine. Giggle at the Beer Regatta and barrel-rolling event or other idiosyncratic local festivals such as the Ottery tar barrels and Honiton hot pennies. And when you're done, reward yourself with one of Beer's Devon cream teas while admiring this picturesque fishing village. Wherever you amble, let Bradt's East Devon and the Jurassic Coast (Slow Travel) be your companion.
Devon’s colourful past may still be visible in its street names and pub signs, but in fact much of the region’s history has been obliterated – through necessity, social change and the demands of the outside world. The traditional occupations of farming, fishing, pottery, copper and tin mining, wool production and quarrying have all seen change over the past several hundred years. Many of these industries are now lost, replaced instead by ever-expanding tourism. Although many historic buildings have been preserved and are now protected properties, a large number of houses, ecclesiastical ruins and settlements such as Hope Cove, a coastal village once renowned for its tough fisherwomen, have tragically vanished. The county’s coast is also peppered with ruined pillboxes once manned by the Home Guard to watch for invaders; Devon has played a significant military role in the past, from acting as a mooring place for prison hulks in the Napoleonic wars to being the location of a training camp for spies in the Second World War. Superbly illustrated with photographs, paintings, maps and etchings from the county’s museums and art collections, Lost Devon provides a fascinating insight into Devon’s history, as Felicity Goodall explores what little remains of the past and discusses the events which have formed the county as it is today.
Talks about: the Southern main line from Axminster to Exeter Central; Seaside branches to Lyme Regis, Seaton, Sidmouth and Exmouth; and the Great Western main line from Exeter St David's to Whiteball Tunnel. This book also talks about: branches to Tiverton and Hemyock; and the Exe Valley line from Stoke Canon through Tiverton to Bampton.
British Railways Past and Present' is a nationwide series of books featuring photographs of railway locations taken several decades ago and comparing them with the same scene today. In this volume we visit South Devon.
Explore the North Devon coast with this laminated, waterproof, tear-resistant Devon walking map. With 10 circular, clearly-marked routes this easy-to-use map will help you discover this beautiful coast line via some of the finest pubs and tearooms. North Devon is arguably one of the most beautiful corners of England and is superb walking country. Spectacular coastal views, long horizons inland towards Exmoor, a wealth of wildlife, wild flowers and old tracks. These circular routes were walked and researched in the winter after long spells of heavy rain, and are thus all passable throughout the year. Stout, waterproof footwear is advised although training shoes are adequate during the summer months. Each of the 10 walking tours include: * All the practical information you need – how far, how much time to allow, what’s the terrain like, is it suitable for dogs, where are the loos, where do I park, can I get a cream tea or a beer along the way. * Features of interest – each map includes the highlights of what you can expect to see along the way. * Clear navigational reference points – at each turn there is a clear description of what you should be able to see to ensure you select the correct route. With the walks starting from 4 miles, there’s a walk for everyone here. Use the short description and photographs to help you decide whether the routes suits you then strap on your boots and head out for a wonderful escape into the Devon countryside. Walks: 1. Combe Martin - Great Hangman 2. Heddon Valley - Trentishoe Down 3. Valley of Rocks 4. Lynmouth - Countisbury 5. Mortehoe - Lee 6. Saunton - Croyde - Putsborough 7. Braunton - Crow Point – Saunton 8. Hartland Quay -Titchberry 9. Clovelly - Brownsham 10. Buck's Mills - Peppercombe
A guidebook to Devon, one of the most popular long distance cycling routes in the UK. It features: full-colour mapping; accommodation listed and mapped; eating spots and places of interest; bike shops, tourist information and more; and, full colour photos.
These attractive and cleverly structured guides will give walkers ten of the best short circular walks along each of the five sections of the 630-mile long South West Coast Path in a popular pocket-size format.
These attractive and cleverly structured guides will give walkers ten of the best short circular walks along each of the five sections of the 630-mile long South West Coast Path in a popular pocket-size format.
Nutriti Devon Rex Cats and Kittens Everything About Acquisition, Care
Clare Smiley
World Ideas Ltd
2014
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