Paradise Point on Warfleet Creek
The house on this point overlooking the cove where Warfleet Creek feeds into the River Dart dates back to at least the 15th century, but it is most famous as the home of "Calculating Boy", George Parker Bidder. Bidder had a remarkable ability to perform calculations in his head and, as a child, was exploited by his father to perform in a traveling show.
"In a turn of events more likely to be found in a Dickens novel, a rich benefactor saw him perform and paid for his education. This gave George the chance to make his mark in the world and he became a huge success as a civil engineer – arguably as influential as the Great I.K. Brunel whom he knew and with whom shared many interests." [Dartmouth's Notable Houses - Paradise Point]
Paradise Point on Warfleet Creek
The house on this point overlooking the cove where Warfleet Creek feeds into the River Dart dates back to at least the 15th century, but it is most famous as the home of "Calculating Boy", George Parker Bidder. Bidder had a remarkable ability to perform calculations in his head and, as a child, was exploited by his father to perform in a traveling show.
"In a turn of events more likely to be found in a Dickens novel, a rich benefactor saw him perform and paid for his education. This gave George the chance to make his mark in the world and he became a huge success as a civil engineer – arguably as influential as the Great I.K. Brunel whom he knew and with whom shared many interests." [Dartmouth's Notable Houses - Paradise Point]