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Local history, pictures, stories.

One hundred years ago – May 1912.

Posted on April 27, 2012 by Tango Alpha

May 1912. Road Conditions – A County Alderman had a tyre of his motor car wrenched off in the road ruts near Monkleigh. Tidal wave or Bore – a remarkable phenomenon, never seen in the Torridge before, was seen this … Continue reading →

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Bideford “New” Bridge 25th anniversary, 20th May.

Posted on April 26, 2012 by Tango Alpha

Bideford’s New Torridge Bridge  was opened to the public on May 20th 1987 -  25 years ago.   This photograph was taken on Sunday 17th May 1987; it was an open day for members of the public to walk across the … Continue reading →

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The Rolle Canal.

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Tango Alpha

Your canal needs you! Maritime trade and shipping has been central to Bideford for many centuries. Between 1826 and 1871 it was possible to take water borne goods a mile or so on from Torrington on the Rolle Canal, which … Continue reading →

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One hundred years ago – April 1912.

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Tango Alpha

Bargaining day was attended by a good many  farm servants,both male and female, on the look out for a fresh situation. Many changes were made, and wages showed a slight upward tendency. The ‘Bargaining’ at markets in Bideford is declining, … Continue reading →

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