Louisa: The Overland Launch
Ferocious winds battered the Exmoor coast driving the Forrest Hall perilously towards the rocks.
From a tiny fishing village on the North Devon coast to a popular Victorian resort and tourist destination, Lynton & Lynmouth has a rich history.
Here you will find stories of bravery and heroism. Legends of over-land lifeboat launches and memories of a town devastated by flood in 1952 and rebuilt anew to become one of Devon’s most popular holiday destinations.
Ferocious winds battered the Exmoor coast driving the Forrest Hall perilously towards the rocks.
Rising above Lynton is the beautiful Hollerday Hill.
Lynmouth suffered one of the worst floods in English history.
Lynmouth is surrounded by stunning natural beauty but in 1952 it also experienced the awesome destructive power of nature.
George loved to visit the villages and was the area’s greatest benefactor in the latter half of the 19th century. His wealth, energy and enthusiasm