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History & Heritage

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Share the Love: A Lynton & Lynmouth Romance in 1942

History & HeritageBy Visit Lynton & Lynmouth23 February 2024

In Lynton & Lynmouth, a 1942 story of love and resilience unfolds. Discover how this couple’s bond grew stronger despite the challenges of their time.

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Lynton Sheepskin Shop – A Legacy of Craftsmanship

History & Heritage, ShoppingBy Visit Lynton & Lynmouth6 February 2024

The inspiring story of the Geller Family Legacy, tracing their journey from Polish immigrants to esteemed sheepskin tailors in Lynton.

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Lynton’s Medal Detectives | Lyn & Exmoor Museum

History & HeritageBy Nicholas Lovell16 January 2024

The Lyn and Exmoor Museum solves a history trail of clues around Lynton to help discover the identity of an old soldier.

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George Newnes: The Man Who Shaped Lynton & Lynmouth

History & HeritageBy Visit Lynton & Lynmouth30 December 2023

Discover how George Newnes transformed Lynton and Lynmouth with the Cliff Railway, Town Hall, and his grand Victorian visions of Exmoor tourism.

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The Duke of Edinburgh in Lynton & Lynmouth

History & HeritageBy Jason in Lynton13 November 2023

There is a special place in the heart of Lynton & Lynmouth for the HRH Prince Philip. The Duke of Edinburgh visited in 1952 and 2002.

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The Valley of Rocks Hotel: The Last of the Great Hotels

History & HeritageBy Nicholas Lovell7 November 2023

Dive into 19th-century Victorian architectural grandeur through the history and transformation of the Valley of Rocks Hotel in Lynton.

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