Tag Archives: Bideford Library

“Bideford Legends” – 1.

Posted on 28/08/2024 by Tango Alpha

Introducing “Bideford Legends”. My name is Tanya Harrison, I was born abroad and came to live in Bideford in 2017. By profession I am a Teacher of English to foreign students, not a photographer, not a writer, not an expert … Continue reading →

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‘Postcard Pals’ at Bideford Library.

Posted on 01/08/2024 by Tango Alpha

I would like to draw your readers’ attention to a project we are launching in Torridge called Postcard Pals. This is a project which encourages people to micro volunteer by designing and writing a postcard to a stranger. I have … Continue reading →

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Bideford’s Newfoundland links & the Chope Collection.

Posted on 19/03/2017 by Tango Alpha

Devon has strong historic links with the Canadian Province of Newfoundland dating back to the 16th Century, when boats from local ports sailed to the waters of Newfoundland to fish for cod. Initially men left Devon in April and returned … Continue reading →

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‘The Book of Hartland’.

Posted on 13/07/2015 by Tango Alpha

While Bideford Library has marched boldly into the 21st Century with its Wi-Fi and e-book service, we shouldn’t forget the wealth of historical material also kept here. We have a wonderful set of old photographs and also an impressive collection … Continue reading →

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