Brixham
for the Visitor 2013 |
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| Taking time to visit
the historic fishing port situated at the southern end of Tor
Bay, you will find charming cottages lining the hillsides and
overlooking the working port. |
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Christened
‘The Mother of Trawling', Brixham has many delightful places
to stay, spectacular scenery, and a busy harbour to enjoy!
Long before Brixham
grew into a fishing port this area was established as a farming
community, with local people calling the area around St Mary's
and Higher Brixham ‘Cow Town.' |
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developed, fishermen's cottages were built on the opposite side
of the town at Furzeham and around the tidal creek, which led
to this area of the town being called ‘Fish Town.' |
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Today Brixham is a
fine mix of people from all over, with a large active fishing
fleet and one of the busiest fish markets in England. The picturesque
harbour is also home to many features and landmarks such as the
full size replica of the Golden Hind, which is just waiting to
be boarded and explored! |
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When the Brixham Buccaneers arrive in town they are usually to
be found camped out around the Golden Hind and under the Old Fish
Market, which also provides a venue for the Arts and Craft Market
every Saturday, from Easter till November. |
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Historically Lifeboats
have played a major role in Brixham's life and after the creation
of the new Marina in the 1990s, it has provided the moorings for
the All Weather Lifeboat close to the Lifeboat Station. |
Many
Brixham people are involved in the work of the RLNI, from the
Coxswain and his volunteer crew- members, to the support team
on land and the fundraisers who help make their work possible.
Relaying information
to the lifeboat crews, Brixham Coastguard Station is based at
Kings Quay and has provided a constant watch of the large costal
waters here, helping to co-ordinate cliff rescues, helicopter
searches and rescues at sea. |
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The Breakwater was
created in response to the Great Storm of 1866, in a bid to protect
Brixham's Fleet, with the kilometre long structure completed in
1916. In good weather conditions the Breakwater offers a pleasant
walk to the lighthouse, situated at the end of it. |
| During the Second
World War Brixham was a major fuelling depot, with the slipway
next to the Breakwater being built to allow troops and vehicles
to embark ready for the D Day landings, which brought many American
soldiers to this area. |
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In
1688 a famous Prince also visited Brixham on his way to secure
the British throne, for himself and his wife Mary.
Today many visitors
start their tour of Brixham at the base of the statue of Prince
William of Orange, built to commemorate his historic visit.
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Brixham
for the Visitor
