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The South West has long been of great strategic and commercial importance. Mineral wealth ensured early development of export facilities, much accelerated by the industrial revolution. Ships and harbours both expanded in numbers and dimensions to accommodate the various trades, in the everlasting search for economy of scale. The rise in overseas traffic and near demise of local waterborne freight is examined herein. Local history knowledge will be enhanced with this comprehensive album of scenic views. Also featured is the Bideford, Westward Ho! & Appledore Railway, which was unusual in linking three waterfront locations.
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- PublisherMiddleton Press
- Publication date2008
- ISBN 10 1906008221
- ISBN 13 9781906008222
- BindingHardcover
- Edition number1
- Number of pages160
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South West Harbours: Ships and Trades
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ISBN 10: 1906008221
ISBN 13: 9781906008222
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Book Description Hardcover. Condition: New. No Jacket. 1st Edition. ISBN:978 1 906008 22 2 First Published:01 February 2008 Authors:Michael Langley Dimensions:240 x 174 mm Format:Hardback Book Info:160 Pages 228 Photographs Large Scale Maps Other details of local history The South West has long been of great strategic and commercial importance. Mineral wealth ensured early development of export facilities, much accelerated by the industrial revolution. Ships and harbours both expanded in numbers and dimensions to accommodate the various trades, in the everlasting search for economy of scale. The rise in overseas traffic and near demise of local waterborne freight is examined herein. Local history knowledge will be enhanced with this comprehensive album of scenic views. Also featured is the Bideford, Westward Ho! & Appledore Railway, which was unusual in linking three waterfront locations. Stations and Locations covered in this book: StationsPhoto Weymouth Quay2?8 Guernsey (St Peter Port)17?19 Kingswear60 Calstock80?81 Penzance125 Bude Harbour155 Fremington183 Watchet212 Bideford Quay223?226 Strand Road Halt227 Appledore (BWH&A)229. Seller Inventory # 001799
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