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History & Heritage

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Explore the History & Heritage of Lynton & Lynmouth

History & HeritageBy Visit Lynton & Lynmouth13 March 2024

Discover the rich tapestry of history in Lynton & Lynmouth, from Victorian engineering marvels to ancient landscapes within Exmoor National Park.

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A Lynmouth Heroine: The Story of Annie Lord

News, Lyn & Exmoor Museum, History & Heritage, Be InspiredBy Nicholas Lovell27 February 2024

The Lyn and Exmoor Museum recounts the tale of Annie Lord, born in 1853, and heralded as a true Lynmouth Heroine.

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Lynton Sheepskin Shop – A Legacy of Craftsmanship

Discover, News, History & HeritageBy 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

News, Lyn & Exmoor Museum, History & Heritage, Be InspiredBy 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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Discover the Iconic Rhenish Tower in Lynmouth Harbour

History & HeritageBy Visit Lynton & Lynmouth3 January 2024

Discover Lynmouth’s Rhenish Tower, a symbol of North Devon’s maritime heritage, rebuilt after the 1952 flood and standing proudly over the harbour today.

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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

News, Lyn & Exmoor Museum, History & Heritage, Be InspiredBy 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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LYNMOUTH NATIONAL PARK CENTRE

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