Tag Archives: Westward Ho!

Recently seen at Westward Ho!

Posted on 01/07/2018 by Tango Alpha

Ctenophores, known commonly as sea gooseberries or comb jellies. They are carnivorous predators in the Plankton. They eat zooplankton, fish eggs and fish larvae. They catch their prey with their sticky tentacles which they can retract when not feeding. Their … Continue reading →

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Floods – policy versus practicality.

Posted on 26/01/2014 by Tango Alpha

With flooding very much in the news last month this may be a good time to review the policy of the authorities on flood protection and the effect it is having on the vulnerable Northam Burrows. There are two major … Continue reading →

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History of “The Westward Ho! Hotel”.

Posted on 27/10/2013 by Tango Alpha

In February 1864, Captain George Mill Frederick Molesworth’s company began building the hotel which was originally to be called ‘The Royal Hotel.’   As well as building hotels, houses and villas, George Molesworth set up two colleges – the United Services … Continue reading →

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Westward Ho! celebrates 150 years.

Posted on 29/07/2013 by Tango Alpha

150 years ago the “Northam Burrows Hotel & Villa Company” was formed following the success of Charles Kingsley’s novel “Westward Ho!” which he wrote whilst living in Bideford. The company planned to build a whole resort, marketed at wealthy Victorians … Continue reading →

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Wreck at Westward Ho!

Posted on 22/07/2011 by RoseArno

SS4329 : Wreck on Westward Ho! beach, near to Westward Ho!, Devon, Great Britain. The Geograph Britain and Ireland project aims to collect geographically representative photographs and information for every square kilometre of Great Britain and Ireland. Wreck on Westward … Continue reading →

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June Edition – Landscape Gallery.

Posted on 23/05/2011 by RoseArno

Picture of the wreck “Sally” Westward Ho! Beach Beach Patterns. Hartland Quay in winter.

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C is for Clovelly

Posted on 26/04/2011 by RoseArno

Clovelly is now famous as one of the most picturesque villages in England, and receives huge numbers of visitors each summer. However it remained just a small herring fishing port, quite unknown to the outside world, until writers such as … Continue reading →

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