A church has been on the site of St Thomas' since Saxon times. It sits amidst the rolling mid-Devon hills, surrounded by trees and the obligatory parliament of rooks. The current Grade I listed building was enlarged in about 1180 by William de Tracey as penance for his part in the murder of Archbishop Thomas a Becket. De Tracey, one of the four knights who murdered Becket, owned several manors in Devon and his legacy can be seen elsewhere in other Devon churches such as Newton Tracey, Nymet Tracey etc.
Much of the current structure dates from further rebuilding in the 15th and 16th centuries, and most of the superb and historically important wood carvings date from the same period. These include the bench-ends, which display a great variety of subjects such as hands, monograms, scrolls and devices on shields. There is also a rare carving of a Saracen's head on one of the bench-ends. The main screen is exceptionally fine; it is carved on both sides and of national renown and importance.
https://exeter.anglican.org/directory-detail/?type=church&id=410
https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/8661/
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St Bartholomew's Church is a very special and ancient building that dates back at least 800 years. Certainly to the Norman occupation. It is thought that, originally it was probably a chapel to the manor house. Since then the building has been extended a number of times including the addition of the tower and south aisle in 1410.
It contains some very unusual features including three original wooden arcades, these are only found in one other church in Devon and are dated at sometime between 1400 to 1500. The building also houses a Norman font and the Royal Coat of Arms dating from 1792. This was result of an act of Parliament that originated from Henry VIII's reign. This stipulated that all churches must declare the reigning monarch of the time, as the head of the Church of England.
https://www.middevonparish.co.uk/nymet-rowland/amenities-activities/st-bartholomews-parish-church/
https://exeter.anglican.org/directory-detail/?type=church&id=411
https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/8662/
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We are a informal - social and friendly club with a mixture of riding abilities with the aim of discovering the lanes and byways ( avoiding main roads ) of Devon & Cornwall + the hidden cafes & farm shops for tea/coffee and cake. Meeting every Sunday morning weather permitting from different locations, we publish a list of planned rides with the leaders on the website. The idea is to ride at a steady pace with regards to the slowest rider in the group ( no racing ) and enjoy the beautiful countryside of Devon & Cornwall with the odd coffee & cake stops, also the occasional pub stop. All are welcome to join us we ride on a mixture of bikes, Hybrids-Road bikes-Touring -E Bikes, all we ask is after 3 rides if you like our club, is to join "Cycling UK". This has its benefits of insurance, cycling magazine and website with help and advice.
https://www.plymouthctc.co.uk/
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The Plymouth Cycling Campaign was formed in summer 2010, comprising as many as possible of the various bodies, clubs and individuals who are committed to cycling in and around Plymouth, South Devon and South-East Cornwall.
Vision – to make Plymouth a cycle friendly city and get more people cycling
Aims –
- promote cycling as an efficient and enjoyable mode of transport for everyday travel and leisure
- campaign and lobby for improved cycling infrastructure and facilities and safety for people who cycle
- represent the views and aspirations of people who ride bikes
- work with other organisations that share our vision
https://plymouthcyclingcampaign.co.uk/
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Strava: https://www.strava.com/clubs/plymouthcyclingcampaign
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A small and isolated church, restored and much rebuilt in 1867. Some older fabric remains at the east end, the tower dates from the 15th century. Comprises nave, chancel, north aisle with mortuary chapel, north porch and west tower. The interior dates mainly from the 1867 restoration, including the tiled floors, altar rails, choir stalls and pulpit. Seating includes some 18th century box pews.
The north aisle contains the family box pew of the Earls of Portsmouth, which now contains the organ. The font is Norman, restored in 1919.
There are two significant 17th century monuments to the Chichester family, and a large 18th century monument to William Fellowes in Italian marble.
https://www.littledartchurches.org.uk/eggesford.html
All Saints Eggesford EX18 7QU
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Located in the centre of the village, there has been a church in what we now call Whimple since Saxon times. St. Mary’s was massively rebuilt and extended with a new south aisle in 1845 by Charles Force, an Exeter builder, to the designs of John Hayward, the leading local church architect in the diocese at that date. In amongst what was new in 1845 some of the fabric from earlier versions of the church, from the 15th and 16th centuries, still survives.
https://eastclystchurches.org/churches/whimple
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Cranbrook Cycle Club is based near Exeter.
The club's aim is to provide Cranbrook and the surrounding area with organised cycle rides. Our rides are aimed at a variety of abilities: from confidence building rides and activies to those new to cycling or returning after a break, to higher level training rides for those looking to compete annual cyclo-sportives.
The club is affiliated with British Cycling and Cycling Time Trials
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- World War 1 memorials in Devon
- Starcross History from medieval times - Henry VIII and the Courtenay family, the English Civil War, Brunel's Atmospheric Railway, Starcross Idiot Asylum and village life 1920 to 1960
- A visit to Powderham Castle
- A dramatic event from Burn the Curtain based around Captain George Peacock: inventor, explorer and designer of The Swan of the Exe which was a pleasure yacht in the form of a swan, launched in 1860
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This is a small museum situated in a beautiful area of rural Devon. It is run by a group of enthusiastic volunteers committed to researching, collecting and making available to everyone, information and artefacts relating to the history of Whimple.
The Heritage Centre is expensive to run and therefore we also offer various exciting fund-raising activities throughout the year. We also have a very popular shop with a variety of quality gifts and mementoes of your visit on sale
Opening Times:
1st April - 30th Sept
Wednesdays 1pm-3pm
Saturdays and Bank Holiday Mondays 10.30am - 4pm
Entry is free but a donation is always appreciated.
Whimple Heritage Centre Lockyers Linhay, Church Road, Whimple EX52TA
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The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide for more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital (EX31 4JB) and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford) (EX2 5DW). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).
Our hospitals are both renowned for their research, innovation and links to universities.
North Devon District Hospital, Raleigh Park, Barnstaple EX31 4JB
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