Dawlish, Devon (1821)
Thomas Hewitt WilliamsRepository | Library | Shelf |
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Devon | West Country Studies | M SC0557 |
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Polwhele, Revd. Richard. The history of Devonshire. London: Cadell, Dilly & Murray, 1793-1806. Vol. II. p.151.There are several hundred acres of common in this parish. Around the town of Dawlish is very rich ground. The roads are, in general, good; though in some parts of the parish very unpleasant from their deep loose sand. [
] In general, the houses are low cottages, some tiled - the greater number thatched. On Dawlish-strand, there is a handsome row of new-buildings, very pleasantly situated. They are about twelve in number; and are well calculated for the temporary residence of genteel families. [
] Dawlish has been long a watering-place of deserved reputation. It has every conveniency for bathing; the air is remarkably salubrious; the houses of every description are good, from the mansion-house to the neat and pictoresque cottage; the town is clean and wholsome [sic], and watered with fine refreshing springs; and the walks and rides around it, are beautiful and romantic. [Text may be taken from a different source or edition than that listed as the source by Somers Cocks.]
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184x260mm
1821