Bideford ([1830?])
L. Haghe
| Repository | Library | Shelf |
|---|---|---|
| Devon | West Country Studies | M SC0198 |
Illustration Reference
SC0198
Location
CD 4 DVD 1
Publication Details
Scope and Content
Maton, W. G. Observations relative chiefly to the natural history, picturesque scenery and antiquities of the western counties of England. Salisbury and London: J.Easton, 1797. p. 58.The bridge consists of twenty-four arches, which were originally all Gothic, but some having been in need of repair are now circular. It was built as early as the fourteenth century, being begun by Sir Theobald Granvill. The bishop of the diocese forwarded the work by promising indulgences to such as would contribute sums of money. It is certainly a fine piece of architecture. - From standing quite on a declivity, this town is much cleaner than sea-ports usually are, and many of the streets are spacious and the abode of opulence. As to the business of the port, it appears to consist principally in the landing of wool from Ireland, fish from Newfoundland, and rock-salt (by a preparation of which they cure their herrings) from Liverpool and Warrington. Lime-burning is a considerable article of trade at Biddeford, one hundred tons of Welsh limestone being often burned in a day.[Text may be taken from a different source or edition than that listed as the source by Somers Cocks.]
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Format
Lithograph
Dimensions
187x267mm
Note
Library copy is of poor quality. Web image is from donated copy.
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Dates
1830