Devon is located in southwestern England with plenty of coastline. This area is home to the English Riviera with quaint seaside towns that offer beaches and lots of delicious seafood.
Brixham is located on the southern end of Torbay and Berry Head National Nature Reserve is at the tip of it. It is home to Napoleonic War fortifications completed in the early 19th century, the country's smallest lighthouse, and views of the sea from the cliffs.
i never understand why london is cloudy all the time, but now i realize maybe the whole country is under the same sky for one and only weather condition.
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i never understand why london is cloudy all the time, but now i realize maybe the whole country is under the same sky for one and only weather condition.
Last spring and summer were fairly decent (unusually sunny) but this past winter was very grey and wet. There were reports parts of the country rained every day for all of January.
Torquay transformed from a fishing village into a tourist resort thanks to its sheltered bay and mild climate. During the Napoleonic wars in the early 19th century, the upper classes couldn't visit continental Europe anymore and looked for an alternative to the French Riviera. They came here and built nice mansions and parks, with a beautiful waterfront promenade being the star attraction today.
After World War II, tourism declined along these stretches as package holidays became popular, train fares went up, and day trippers increased. The threat of mass tourism loomed over the resorts as they had to decide whether to move downmarket. The demographics have also changed, with new residents on fixed incomes while the young left for better opportunities.
I then climbed uphill and walked the short hiking path to see the London Bridge Arch, a limestone cliff eroded by the elements. You can't get close to it but observe it from a vantage point near it.
Heading downhill towards the coast, this is a busy tourist town with lots of activity at its beaches and harbour. I had a pretty good seafood lunch overlooking the sea.
Brixham has been a major fishing town since Victorian times, being a birthplace for trawling, a new type of faster boat that could fish in deeper water. These boats roam the English Channel, Bristol Channel, and the Irish Sea, selling their catch at the local fish market, which is the largest in England by value of fish sold. The main catches include cuttlefish, sole, and squid.
Located about 10 miles inland from the English Channel on the River Exe, Exeter is a fairly large town with a number of historic attractions. The Cathedral has 2 Norman towers from the 12th century and a Gothic facade that was added subsequently. Inside, you will see the longest continuous medieval stone vault in the world, stretching 96m and dating from the 14th century.
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