In the Spotlight
Widecombe in the Moor is a village in Dartmoor National Park in Devon. Its church is known as the Cathedral of the Moors on account of its tall spire and its size, relative to the small population it serves. It is a favourite tourist centre, partly for its scenic character and partly for its connection to the popular song “Widecombe Fair”.
The name is thought to derive from 'Withy-combe' which means Willow Valley. Tourism is a major source of income for Widecombe today, and within a small area of the village there are several gift shops, cafes and two pubs (the Old Inn and the Rugglestone).
The village is well known for Widecombe Fair, held annually and celebrated by a folksong of the same name, featuring "Old Uncle Tom Cobley and All". Its words were first published in 1880, and the characters from the song are featured in many of the souvenirs on sale in the local shops.
In the Spotlight
Widecombe in the Moor is a village in Dartmoor National Park in Devon. Its church is known as the Cathedral of the Moors on account of its tall spire and its size, relative to the small population it serves. It is a favourite tourist centre, partly for its scenic character and partly for its connection to the popular song “Widecombe Fair”.
The name is thought to derive from 'Withy-combe' which means Willow Valley. Tourism is a major source of income for Widecombe today, and within a small area of the village there are several gift shops, cafes and two pubs (the Old Inn and the Rugglestone).
The village is well known for Widecombe Fair, held annually and celebrated by a folksong of the same name, featuring "Old Uncle Tom Cobley and All". Its words were first published in 1880, and the characters from the song are featured in many of the souvenirs on sale in the local shops.