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Xtreme Coasteering
Heddon Valley
Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum
Exmoor Zoo
Broomhill Sculpture Garden
Biketrail Cycle Shop & Cycle Hire
The Museum of Barnstaple and North Devon
Marwood Hill Gardens
Queen's Theatre
Blakewell
World of Work - The Shapland & Petter Apprentice
In this short oral history film Russell Maynard talks about his time as an apprentice cabinet maker at Shapland and Petter in Barnstaple, North Devon in the 1950s.
Places to see in ( Barnstaple - UK )
Places to see in ( Barnstaple - UK )
Barnstaple or is the main town of North Devon, England, and possibly the oldest borough in the United Kingdom. It is a former river-port, located at the lowest crossing-point of the River Taw, flowing into the Bristol Channel.
From the 14th century, Barnstaple was licensed to export wool, since the merchants claimed that the town had been declared a free borough in Saxon times. This brought great wealth to Barnstaple, whose town centre still preserves a medieval layout and character. Later the town became an importer of Irish wool, but its harbour silted up, and it developed other industries, such as shipbuilding, foundries and sawmills. Barnstaple Victorian market survives, with its high glass and timber roof on iron columns. Barnstaple railway station is the terminus of a branch line from Exeter, known as the Tarka Line.
Barnstaple is the main town of North Devon and claims to be the oldest borough in the United Kingdom. It lies 68 miles (109 km) west-south-west of Bristol, 50 miles (80 km) north of Plymouth and 34 miles (55 km) northwest of the county town and city of Exeter. It was founded at the lowest crossing point of the River Taw, where its estuary starts to widen, about 7 miles (11 km) inland from Barnstaple Bay (or Bideford Bay) in the Bristol Channel.
Barnstaple has an eclectic mix of architectural style with the 19th century probably now predominant. There are some remnants of early buildings to enjoy as well as several early plaster ceilings. St. Anne's Chapel in the central churchyard is probably the best of the ancient buildings to survive. Queen Anne's Walk was erected c. 1708 as a mercantile exchange. The Georgian Guildhall is also of interest as well as the Pannier Market beneath. The museum has an arts and crafts vibe with its tessellated floors, locally made staircase and decorative fireplaces.
A wooden castle was built by Geoffrey de Mowbray, Bishop of Coutances in the 11th century, clearing houses to make room for it. Juhel of Totnes later occupied the castle and founded Barnstaple Priory just outside its walls. The castle's first stone buildings were probably erected by Henry de Tracey, a strong supporter of King Stephen.
St Anne's Chapel was restored in 2012. It was an ancient chantry chapel, the assets of which were acquired by the Mayor of Barnstaple and others in 1585, some time after the Dissolution of the Monasteries. The deed of feoffment dated 1 November 1585 exists in the George Grant Francis collection in Cardiff.
Barnstaple has been the major market for North Devon since Saxon times. Demands for health regulation of its food market in Victorian times saw the construction in 1855 to 1856 of the town's Pannier Market, originally known as the Vegetable Market and designed by R. D. Gould.
In 1989, the A361 North Devon Link Road was constructed, linking Barnstaple with the M5 motorway, approximately 40 miles (65 km) to the east. Traffic congestion in the town used to be severe, but in May 2007, the Barnstaple Western Bypass was opened so traffic heading towards Braunton and Ilfracombe avoids travelling through the town centre over the ancient bridge. Barnstaple railway station is the terminus of a branch line from Exeter, known as the Tarka Line after the local connection with Tarka the Otter.
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See the progress of the new extension with Mark...again!
Guess who's back? Devon Contractors site manager and local celeb Mark takes us around the museum extension again to see the amazing progress of the site! 1st August 2019.
See the progress of the new extension! (with Mark)
Devon Contractors site manager Mark takes us around the museum's new extension to see the progress of the site....spectacular! 19th February 2019.
Lynton and Barnstaple Railway UK. Narrow Gauge Railway. A Look to the Future. North Devon Tourism.
Extension plans are described with views of the railway and the wonderful stock restoration that has been completed. Dedicated, enthusiastic and motivated staff are viewed operating at a very historically exciting time in Lynton and Barnstaple Railway history.
Interest in the Lynton and Barnstaple Narrow Gauge Railway is now intense as the extension has become an extremely important news item around the world of narrow gauge railways and railway preservation.
The completion of the coach preservation projects simply needs to been seen to be appreciated. If this standard of craftsmanship is to be continued, success for the railway can only follow.
Well Done Peco ! ! ! The commitment by Peco Trains to produce the extraordinarily detailed coaches and trucks is to be commended as OO9 scale modelling is just going to have to be a lot bigger than it is at present. Bachmann Trains also have seen the light and have many magical projects in the pipeline for OO9 modelling.
WooWooMad, from this week, is now in 210 countries around the world plus 50 States in America. ( I still can’t believe it how it has expanded in such a short time ! ) I can tell by my stats that interest for narrow gauge railways encircles the globe and I am sure that the fortunes of the Lynton and Barnstaple Narrow Gauge Railway are being followed with the greatest of interest in many countries around the world at this time of the progression of the extension.
Train touristique UK.
North Devon Tourism.
Here are some links that I think that you may find interesting.
Fremington Quay, Barnstaple, North Devon I Tarka Trail Cycle Route | Severn Sands Dredger
Here we visit Fremington Quay an old port on the edge of the River Taw in North Devon. It has been an industrial port for hundreds of years.....More blummin' wind though! It would almost seem that every time I video a place in Devon the wind is blowing! To be honest it is!
Anyway.......
Fremington Quay was once significant in the import and export of many goods. It had railway sidings, cranes, and other apparatus used for the export of ball clay and import of coal. Between the early to mid-twentieth century it was the busiest port (based on tonnage) between Bristol and Land's End. An abattoir was formerly located here. The quay has been redeveloped as an amenity facility with restaurant and provides wide views over the River Taw estuary. It has been a Conservation Area since 1996. (Wikipedia)
The railway is no longer there and is now part of the Tarka Trail a long cycle way in North Devon. The station is now a cafe with a small museum that we assume opens, but never was on the 4 separate occasions we visited, which is a shame!
For more information please see the links below:
The Quay:
The Tarka Trail:
Severn Sands Dredger:
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Sabir
An interview and photographic portrait of Sabir. Part of the 'New Barumites: Celebrating our Diverse Community' exhibition (summer 2015). This project was delivered in partnership between North Devon Sunrise and The Museum of Barnstaple & North Devon.
Funded by The Heritage Lottery Fund.
Holy Lands: The 16th Battalion Devonshire Regiment in Palestine
Holy Lands focuses on the 16th Battalion Devonshire Regiment's time in Palestine during the First World War. It was produced in partnership with the Away from the Western Front project, the Plough Arts Centre and funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund.
The Westward Ho! 'Harpoon'
a journey to Oxford to discover an accurate date for this fascinating object.
Stephen Badcock - 3rd Generation Printer in Barnstaple
Stephen Badcock talks about the history of printing in Barnstaple
Combe Martin's Hidden Heritage - Going Underground
An except from the film project led by young people in the village of Combe Martin. A DVD of this and other films on this subject are available from Combe Martin Museum, along with a book about the silver mining heritage of the region.
The project was made possible with support from Exmoor National Park, The North Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Combe Martin Museum, The Museum of Barnstaple & North Devon, North Devon Council and The Combe Martin Silver Mines Research and Preservation Society.
This Young Roots project was funded by The Heritage Lottery fund.
PROMOTIONAL FILM FOR THE CFZ EXHIBITION AT BARNSTAPLE MUSEUM OCT/NOV 2012
Pamela Bracher talks about her memories of the Queens Hall/Queens Theatre in Barnstaple
The Combe Martin Silver Mines filmed by local young people
A film shot by local young people about the Combe Martin Silver Mines.
Narrow Gauge Railways of Great Britain The Lynton & Barnstaple Steam Railway July 2016
SO SORRY for the spelling mistake on the title,it should read .... BARNSTAPLE........................................................................................... Saturday saw us tackle the very twisty and bendy roads to the Lynton & Barnstaple railway.The sun came out but the wind was very cold,this is summer isn't it?
This a lovely little railway,we keep hearing about track extensions but nothing seems to get done.
We enjoyed our stay, then we headed off to the Bideford Railway museum.
All the video is shot hand held sorry if it's a little shaky.
UK News Express - Police released CCTV images of a man they want to speak to after the attack the M
UK News Express - UK News Express - Police released CCTV images of a man they want to speak to after the attack the Museum of barnstaple
UK News Express - UK News Express - Police released CCTV images of a man they want to speak to after the attack the Museum of barnstaple
PUBLISHED 1542 05 December 2017 UPDATED 1552 05 December 2017 Sarah Howells Do you recognise this man? Archant Police are asking anyone who knows the identity of the man pictured to contact them following a breakin at the Museum of Barnstaple and North Devon. Police have released CCTV images of a man they wish to speak to in connection with a breakin at Barnstaple museum. The museum was broken into during a ‘smash and grab’ raid on Monday, November 27, and two sets of rare gold coins were taken....
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Forgotten Stations - Barnstaple Town
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The first station named Barnstaple Town was originally opened as Barnstaple Quay in 1874, and became Barnstaple Town in 1886. It was located in Commercial Road and later formed part of the bus station. The total cost of rebuilding the station in its later location was about £6000 (equivalent to £613,400 in 2016), of which £2000 was contributed by the L&B.
Opened on 16 May 1898 to serve as the connection to the Lynton and Barnstaple Railway (L&B), a Lynton and Barnstaple Railway line that ran through Exmoor from Barnstaple to Lynton and Lynmouth in North Devon, a distance by rail of almost 20 miles. Both lines were controlled by separate signal boxes.
Both lines came under Southern Railway ownership in 1923. The L&B signal box was downgraded to a ground-frame and the LSWR signal box took over control of the narrow gauge line.
The L&B closed in 1935. The main line closed, along with the station, in October 1970.
During the 1980s and early 1990s the old LSWR signal box was operated as a small museum for the L&B and the station building was in use as a restaurant. The signal box is now (2007) empty but the station building is now used as a school.
Houses for Sale in Barnstaple at Montbray | Linden Homes
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The development is located close to Barnstaple town centre and borders the Roundswell and Bickington areas of the town, with all the amenities they have to offer. Within less than a mile of the new homes you will find a good number of amenities including a post office and convenience store, a number of pubs, a Sainsbury’s supermarket and several other household name retail outlets.
For those who enjoy sport, Barnstaple has football, rugby, cricket and archery clubs. Families with children will be within easy reach of a number of Ofsted-rated schools. For commuters, Exeter is an hour and a quarter away by road, while Barnstaple railway station has services to Exeter and Exmouth. With all this, plus the beautiful Devon and north Cornish coastlines to explore whenever you want, a new home at Montbray could be the perfect move for you.
Barnstaple: A charming town steeped in history
Located close to the spectacular north Devon and Cornish coastlines you will find this stylish development of new homes. Barnstaple dates back to the 11th Century and is thought to be the oldest borough in the UK
From the 14th Century it became a key wool exporter and still preserves its medieval layout and character. The popular Barnstaple Pannier Market is also one of the largest indoor markets in Britain. With a wide range of stalls offering everything from fresh local produce to flowers and crafts, prints and pictures, fashion and more, it is popular with residents and visitors alike.
Our new property for sale in Barnstaple offers the best of both worlds, with an array of amenities located nearby, while the beautiful coastlines and countryside of Devon and north Cornwall are also within easy reach.
Those looking to eat out will be spoilt for choice, with a variety of pubs and restaurants within walking distance. Art and culture lovers are also well-catered for, with a cinema and museum not far away. Sports fans will find several leisure centres with swimming pools and gyms nearby, along with football, tennis, rugby and cricket clubs. For keen anglers, the River Taw Estuary is the ideal spot for some fishing. Those looking to enjoy nature can explore the pretty North Devon Heritage Coast with its quaint beaches and tranquil harbours. And for families, there are Ofsted rated schools for all age groups.
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