View of Sidmouth beach, looking west (1820)
Rudolf Ackermann
| Repository | Library | Shelf |
|---|---|---|
| Devon | West Country Studies | L SC2485 |
Illustration Reference
SC2485
Location
CD 38 DVD 6
Publication Details
Scope and Content
Cooke, G. A. A topographical and statistical description of the county of Devon. London: Sherwood & Co., c.1830. p. 123. At the head of this shingly rampart, a broad and commodious walk, called the Beach, furnishes a delightful promenade. It is nearly a third of a mile in length, is kept well rolled, and furnished with convenient double seats, from which either the land or the sea may be contemplated with every advantage. Close to the walk, and about the middle of it, is a tolerably spacious covered retreat, called The Shed, in which, as it is benched all round, and open only to the sea, a most striking view of that sublime object may at all times be obtained. Large parties are frequently chatting in this recess; [
] [Text may be taken from a different source or edition than that listed as the source by Somers Cocks.]
Author
Format
Lithograph
Dimensions
202x330mm
Series
S55. J, E.I.: SKETCHES FROM NATURE OF SIDMOUTH AND ITS ENVIRONS.
Places
Aspects
Looking west
Counties
Subjects
Dates
1820