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The Book of Bideford
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An Essay Towards A History Of Bideford, In The County Of Devon
Discover the fascinating story of Bideford, a historic market town on the River Torridge in Devon, England, in this compelling historical study. Spanning more than a thousand years of local history, this book covers everything from the town's medieval origins to its modern-day status as a thriving commercial center. With insightful analysis and vivid storytelling, 'An Essay Towards a History of Bideford' is a must-read for anyone interested in English local history or the development of Western civilization. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
The Rough Guide to England
This is a comprehensive and up-to-the-minute handbook to England. It includes recommendations of the best places to stay, eat and drink, in all budget ranges and in all regions. It also includes accounts of every type of attraction.
The Last Witches of England
"Fascinating and vivid." New Statesman "Thoroughly researched." The Spectator "Intriguing." BBC History Magazine "Vividly told." BBC History Revealed "A timely warning against persecution." Morning Star "Astute and thoughtful." History Today "An important work." All About History "Well-researched." The Tablet On the morning of Thursday 29 June 1682, a magpie came rasping, rapping and tapping at the window of a prosperous Devon merchant. Frightened by its appearance, his servants and members of his family had, within a matter of hours, convinced themselves that the bird was an emissary of the devil sent by witches to destroy the fabric of their lives. As the result of these allegations, three...
A History of Bideford (1800 - 1979)
Bideford is a historic port town on the estuary of the River Torridge in North Devon, South-West England. Bideford Long Bridge spans the River Torridge near its estuary and connects the old part of the town, Bideford on the left bank (west side) with East-the-Water on the right bank (east side). It is one of the longest mediaeval bridges in England, being 677 feet (222 yards) long with 24 arches. In ancient records, the town is recorded as Bedeford, Byddyfrod, Bedyford, Bydeford, Bytheford, Biddeford. However, the town is more properly known as Bideford, which is a compound of the Saxon words: BI = "situated" and FORD = "a shallow place in the river that may be easily passed over". The etymo...
Westward Ho!
Kingsley's historical romance of the Spanish Main, first published in 1855. From the coral reefs of the Barbados to the jungles and fabled cities of the Orinoco and on to the great sea battle with the Spanish Armada, this vibrant novel captures the daring spirit of Elizabethan adventurers who sailed with Sir Francis Drake. Contains a table of contents and listing of illustrations.
Bideford History Tour
A guided tour of the historic town of Bideford, showing how the areas you know and love have transformed over the centuries.
The Rough Guide to England
The new Rough Guide to England is the definitive insider's guide to a country rich in history, heritage and culture. Now in full colour throughout, this fully updated guide has clear maps, detailed itineraries and regional highlights. Now available in PDF format. There's practical information and advice on visiting England's beautiful countryside and coastline, as well as the many diverse cities, towns and picture-postcard villages. Don't miss a thing with up-to-date reviews of the best places to stay, from boutique hotels to budget hostels, the most authentic pubs and new-on-the-scene restaurants, and the most exciting activities and experiences. Whether you're camping on a remote Cornish peninsula, hiking in the Peak District, being pampered in a spa town or browsing markets in London's East End, explore every corner of this superb country with easy-to-use maps and detailed sights information. Make the most of your time on EarthTM with The Rough Guide to England.
