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Saturday 19th August 2017
Ilfracombe at Low Tide
One thing I love about the North Devon coast is the number of rocks and rock pools that are exposed at low tide. It's so good to see children getting excited about the creatures they can find in these small micro worlds between the tides.
I liked the way the irregular patterns of the trees contrast the rectangular window and doors. Plus the three horizontal texture areas of tin, render and stone.
It's a barn with a long history, right in the centre of the village. It was a garage in the 1930s with a hand operated petrol pump, since been used for a variety of storage solutions.
Woolacombe is a seaside resort on the coast of North Devon, England, which lies at the mouth of a valley (or 'combe'). The beach is 2.5 miles long, sandy and gently sloping. The beach has Blue Flag and Premier Seaside Beach awards for its cleanliness, water quality and facilities. It is a popular destination for surfing, and there are many establishments offering tuition and equipment hire. The waves are gentle when the tide is out and are more vigorous when the tide is in.
For more information see:
[www.bidefordrailway.co.uk/instow/instow-station/]
Taken on a short stay near Barnstaple in October 2013.
The statue on Capstone Hill, Ilfracombe of young Ekaterine (Kate) Frolov, who fell to her death from the cliffs in the background in 2000.
Tuesday 15th August 2017
St Nicholas' Chapel, Ilfracombe
St Nicholas' Chapel was built by monks in 1321 as a place of worship for the people of Ilfracombe. The chapel tower was also used as a lighthouse to keep ships safe from crashing onto the rocks of the north Devon coast and to help guide them safely into the harbour. As well as a working Lighthouse and place of worship, St Nicholas' Chapel was also used as a family home for the lighthouse keeper.