Wells Somerset Collection

Mousehole Cornwall

Mousehole is a picturesque fishing village on the south coast of Cornwall between Penzance and Land’s End. It was sacked by the Spaniards in July 1595 when the entire village, apart from one house, was burnt to the ground. That house still stands today. A hundred years ago Mousehole was a bustling port, crowded with local fishing boats, landing pilchards. Each year, early in November, timber beams are laid across the narrow harbour entrance, to protect the village from the worst of the winter gales. Even so waves can still be seen breaking over the harbour wall at high tide.

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Burgh Island Devon

Burgh Island is an iconic South Devon landmark, located directly opposite Bigbury on Sea beach. The island is accessible at low tide by a strip of sand which at high tide is completely covered, leaving a ride on the unique sea tractor as the only means of access. As well as the sea tractor the island is famed for its links to Agatha Christie, the art-deco inspired hotel and as well as a one time haunt for pirates and smugglers.

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Epsom Surrey

Epsom in Surrey is an historic market town found just 15 miles south west of London. The town is renowned the world over as the place where Epsom Salts were discovered and home to one of the world's oldest and most famous horse races, the Epsom Derby. Epsom became an exclusive and popular spa town and leisure destination in the Georgian era. The year 1847 saw the building of Epsom’s striking clocktower, which is located in the heart of the bustling Market Place. Historic buildings such as The Assembly Rooms (built c1690) surround Epsom's Market Place. Mrs Beeton, author of the famous Book of Household Management, lived here too - in fact, her former home is now a cookware shop! The suffragette Emily Davison drew the eyes of the world to Epsom in 1913 when she was killed by stepping in front of the King’s horse in The Derby.

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Portland or Portland Bill Dorset

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Saunton Sands North Devon

Saunton Sands in North Devon. Saunton Sands is a 4 mile long beach at the village of Saunton on the North Devon coast near Braunton and Barnstaple. Beyond its southern end, Crow Point, England is the mouth of the River Taw estuary. It is part of the Taw-Torridge estuary Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is at the centre of the UNESCO-designated North Devon's Biosphere Reserve

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Dartmouth and Kingswear Devon

Dartmouth and Kingswear situated on the river Dart in south Devon. The steam railway runs from Paignton to Kingswear - Ferry between Kingswear and Dartmouth - River trips up the Dart to Totnes

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Lisbon Sintra Portugal

A collection of pictures from Lisbon and nearby Sintra in Portugal.

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Lyme Regis Dorset

Lyme Regis is a very pretty resort in Dorset, just on the Dorset Devon border overlooking Lyme Bay. Well known for the famous Cobb on the harbour and of course Fossil hunting. It is also on the world-famous Jurassic Coast.

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St Michael's Mount Cornwall

The island world of St Michael’s Mount is one of the jewels in Cornwall’s crown. Hop on a boat – or walk across the causeway during low tide – to a community where modern life meets over a thousand years of history. Home to the St Aubyn family as well as a small community, this iconic island is crowned by a medieval church and castle – with the oldest buildings dating to the 12th century. Immerse yourself in history, wonder at the architecture and discover the legend of Jack the Giant Killer.

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Soller And Puerto Soller Mallorca

Soller and Puerto Soller are situated on the west coast of the Spanish island of Mallorca. Puerto Soller is pretty with its beach, marina and shops. An old tram runs along the seafront up to the mountain village of Soller. There is also a mainline train from Palma to Soller where you can catch the Tram to Puerto Soller

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Love Heritage Sail

In honour of all the owners, craftsmen and crew of these old sailing vessels who have kept them afloat and still sailing.

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Paignton Area Devon

Paignton in South Devon. Situated in Torbay between Brixham and Torquay. Views of Paignton, Goodrington and Broadsands

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Brixham In Devon

Brixham is a pretty and well known old fishing port set in Torbay on the South Devon coast. One of the busiest fishing ports in England it is full of charm whilst being a full time working harbour.

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Charlestown Harbour Cornwall

Located about a mile outside the town of St Austell is Charlestown, an amazingly pristine, unspoiled example of a late Georgian working port. It was constructed between 1791 and 1801 by Charles Rashleigh, entrepreneur and member of the local landowning family, in response to the growth of the growth of the local mining industry. Originally built to export copper and import coal, it was soon being used for the export of China Clay. It is from its creator that the the port gets its name.

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Palma City Mallorca Spain

Palma city Spain on the holiday island of Mallorca

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Exeter Devon

Exeter in Devon situated on the river Exe is one of the most vibrant, attractive and historically interesting cities in England. Pre-dating the arrival of the Romans in AD 50, Exeter’s history is rich and long. This is reflected in its fascinating visitor attractions including its unique Underground Passages, free Red Coat Guided Tours, magnificent Cathedral, imposing Roman wall and beautiful Quayside. Exeter is also home to the award-winning Royal Albert Memorial Museum where visitors can explore the city’s 2,000-year history under one roof!

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Tunbridge Wells Kent

Royal Tunbridge Wells in Kent. A nice old town in Kent made famous by the Wells of spring water. The Pantiles is a Georgian colonnade in the town of Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England. Formerly known as "The Walks" and the "Parade", it leads from the well that gave the town its name. The area, developed following the discovery of a chalybeate spring in 1606, has become a popular tourist-attraction.

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Kingsand and Cawsand in Cornwall

Kingsand and Cawsand are two small villages on Cawsand Bay overlooking Plymouth Sound.. There is a ferry service from Plymouth Barbican to Cawsand. Cawsand Bay is a natural harbour. Today always twinned, they were for many centuries on different sides of the border, the tiny stream acting as the boundary, with Cawsand located in Cornwall and Kingsand in Devon. In 1844, Kingsand rejoined Cornwall. The sign on one of the white painted cottages shows where the division occurred.

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Godrevy Cornwall

Godrevy Beach is at the far north-eastern end of three miles of golden sand stretching from Hayle. Owned by the National Trust, it takes the brunt of the Atlantic swell and is one of the more exposed beaches of the North coast. From buckets and spades on sunny summer days to classic rugged Cornish splendour on a stormy winter's day.

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Ilfracombe North Devon

Ilfracombe in North Devon. There is something for everyone with its picturesque historic harbour of quaint pastel coloured houses, 14th Century chapel perched on Lantern Hill and Damien Hirst’s statue Verity standing guard at the entrance surrounded by dramatic clifftop scenery and is directly on the South West Coast Path. With its stunning beaches and coves including the famous Tunnels Beaches, great eateries, numerous art and craft galleries, independent shops, activities and attractions galore it truly is the perfect destination from which to also explore North Devon and Exmoor.

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Plymouth Devon

Plymouth a city port in Devon bordering on Cornwall with the River Tamar in between. Plymouth is well known for its connection with the Royal Navy at Devonport. Also well known for The Hoe overlooking Plymouth Sound and Breakwater and Drakes Island. Also the old Barbican area where the Pilgrim Fathers set sail for America.

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Wivenhoe Essex

One of the prettiest riverside towns is Wivenhoe, filled with beautiful townhouses, old pubs and views of the River Colne right next to Colchester in Essex. The town is a real delight with a pretty waterfront and narrow streets. It has a rich history in boatbuilding and repair.

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Weston-super-Mare Somerset

Weston-super-Mare is located on the Bristol Channel coast at the gateway to the southwest of England and is fortunate to enjoy one of the largest naturally occurring beaches in the UK; it is a long, sandy beach that has the second highest tidal range in the world. From the sea wall that runs alongside our level Promenade there are many entrances on the sand, including ramps and steps.

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Jurassic Coast

the Jurassic Coast between Exmouth and Lyme Regis. This is the East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the home of a UNESCO World Heritage Site,

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Sherborne Dorset

Sherborne is a market town and civil parish in north west Dorset, in South West England. It is sited on the River Yeo, on the edge of the Blackmore Vale, 6 miles east of Yeovil. It boasts a very fine Abbey and Two Castles.

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Fornalutx Mallorca Spain

Fornalutx is a village with just 700 souls in the Serra de Tramuntana in the north of Mallorca close to Soller . With its narrow winding lanes, stone houses and stone steps, the place is an architectural jewel on the west coast of Mallorca. Fornalutx has been named the "most beautiful village in Spain" twice in recent history. The mountain village nestles on the flanks of Puig Major, which is the highest mountain on the island with an altitude of 1,445 m. Terraces of vineyards and wooded slopes surround the village and the scent of lemon and orange blossom runs through the streets. In front of the entrances are buckets of flowering oleander shrubs, hibiscus and olive trees

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Looe and Polperro Cornwall

The two old fishing villages of Looe and Polperro in Cornwall. With its wide sandy beach, ‘banjo’ pier, harbour & island, the twin-towns of East & West Looe has been a favourite with visitors to Cornwall for centuries. Its smaller neighbour, Polperro, an historic fishing village with white-washed cottages and narrow streets leading down to the picturesque harbour – is a quintessential Cornish gem.

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Brixham Trawler Race

A collection of pictures from the Brixham Trawler Races. Brixham is a well known fishing port on the coast of South Devon England. The fishermen hold a Trawler Race for charity one a year and the boats race around Torbay. This spectacular site can be seen from Brixham, Paignton and Torquay.

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Teignmouth And Dawlish

Pictures from Teignmouth and Dawlish area in South Devon

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Cockington Torquay

Cockington is a unique village and Country Park situated about a mile from Torquay seafront in south Devon. Cockington village is one of thatched cottages with a forge, thatched cottages and a pub. Cockington Court is the old Manor House set in a country park with a church, cricket field and old gamekeepers cottage.

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Slapton Sands Torcross Devon

Slapton Sands and the village of Torcross in South Devon is situated between Dartmoth and Kingsbridge. This is an expansive three mile stretch of shingle beach, situated on the east-facing coast of the region. Occupying a central stretch of Start Bay, Slapton Sands is rich in both history and wildlife, and as such, is a popular spot amongst both locals and visitors. Often frequented by outdoor enthusiasts, expect to find the shores lined with keen anglers and kayakers, and a gentle flow of ramblers treading the South West Coast Path and navigating the nature reserve that is Slapton Ley.

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Trams

Collection of Tram pictures

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Valldemossa Mallorca Majorca

A village steeped in old-world charm, Valldemossa lies in an idyllic valley in the midst of the Tramuntana mountains. Its ancient blonde stone houses contrast vividly against the surrounding green forests of olive, oak and almond trees, and the blue sky above.

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Gloucester Docks Gloucester.

Gloucester Docks is an historic area of the city of Gloucester. The docks are located at the northern junction of the River Severn with the Gloucester and Sharpness Canal. They are Britain's most inland port. The docks include fifteen Victorian warehouses, that are now listed buildings.[2] It also contains the Gloucester Waterways Museum and the Soldiers of Gloucestershire Museum.

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Pollensa - Puerto Pollensa Mallorca

Pollensa on the island of Mallorca Spain. Puerto de Pollensa , also known as Puerto Pollensa , (in Catalan , Port de Pollença , is a Spanish town and resort in the bay of Pollensa , Situated in the north of the island of Mallorca Spain

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Maldon Sailing Barges And Smacks

A collection of Sailing Barges and Smacks. These working boats sailed and were built all around the east coast, and Maldon in Essex now seems to be the port where they can often be seen on the Hythe.

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Sant Elm Mallorca

Sant Elm (also known as San Telmo in Spanish) is a charming coastal village in the far south-west corner of Mallorca. With the foothills of the Serra de Tramuntana mountains behind it and the uninhabited island of Sa Dragonera in front, you couldn’t ask for a more beautiful spot.

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Padstow Cornwall

Padstow is a charming working fishing port surrounded by glorious sandy beaches, at the head of the Camel River. Watching the everyday ebb and flow of harbour life is a perfect way to spend a day. Ferry over the river to the beaches of Rock with Wadebridge just up river.

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Mallorca Balearics Island

Pictures from the Spanish Balearic Island of Mallorca in the Mediterranean.

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Wells Somerset

Visit Wells Cathedral. You can't go to Wells and not visit one of the main attractions which is also the reason for it's city status: Wells Cathedral. Walk along Vicars' Close. Explore Bishop's Palace and Gardens. Visit St Cuthbert's Church. Stroll through Wells Market Place.

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Clovelly North Devon

Clovelly in North Devon is an amazing village built into the cliffs and leading down to a small harbour. The main street is cobbled with steps, and goods etc are transported by sledge. No cars here but if the climb back up is a bit much there is a land rover service from the beach via a back road. Well worth a visit.

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Veryan Cornwall

Veryan near St Mawes SE Cornwall. The Roundhouses mark the entrances to Veryan. There are five Roundhouses in total, originally built by the Trist Family in the early 19th Century - 'Parson Trist' (The local landowner) sited the houses at the entrances to the village in c.1817 - It was thought that the round shape would guard the village from evil as there were no corners in which the devil could hide!

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Torre Abbey or Tor Abbey Torquay

Torre Abbey or Tor Abbey is situated behind Torre Abbey Sands on Torquay seafront in South Devon overlooking Torbay. The Abbey was founded in 1196 and along with the Barn 1300 or Spanish Barn it is now open to the public and is also a museum.

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