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Nestling alongside the River Torridge, Bideford is more than a resort. It is a market town and a port, too, with an active fishing industry. Cargo ships call in to load and unload and the MS Oldenburg, which plies between Bideford and Lundy Island, is often to be seen tied up by the quayside. Bideford being its port. First mention in the history books of the Quay was in 1619 when there were beaches at the river's edge. As the ship-building trade boomed, the Quay was developed and there are still marker stones in the pavement as a testament to that reconstruction. Sir Walter Raleigh is believed to have brought his first cargo of tobacco to Bideford and the town soon became one of the largest tobacco trading centres of that period. Local merchants also imported vast quantities of wool during the reign of Charles 1 and had so great a share of the trade with Newfoundland that, in 1699, they sent out more ships than any other in England apart from London and Topsham.


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  • EricPickles

    Bideford prayer judgement: I believe right to worship is a fundamental and hard fought British liberty

    Today, 13:43

  • DrEvanHarris

    The judgement for Nat Secular Society victory over compulsory council prayers http://t.co/Ad39zI6I

    Today, 14:43

  • NatSecSoc

    Ruling that Bideford council has no power to hold prayers shows disestablishment may be possible from the ground up http://t.co/6Frji489

    Today, 18:32

  • somanygods

    @jamesdwyer Bideford Council ruling is great news. Politicians can pray in their own time.

    Today, 21:48

  • PhilipCJames

    Ann Atkins, if Bideford Council voted to bar women from the Chamber would you be so sanguine and accepting of that democratic decision?

    Today, 21:48

  • curtiscasalea

    Council in Bideford banned from having prayers at beginning of council meetings. How sad and intolerant. Wonder what 'Arry thinks about it?

    Today, 21:48

  • johnthelutheran

    @Peter_Kirkham Really? #Bideford must be a livelier place than I'd heard.

    Today, 21:48

  • PhillyJenkins

    Quite a day for England and our traditions - prayers in council meetings ruled unlawful at high court. #bideford #prayers

    Today, 21:47

  • enternoon

    RT @EricPickles: Bideford prayer judgement: I believe right to worship is a fundamental and hard fought British liberty

    Today, 21:47

  • enternoon

    RT @EricPickles: Bideford prayer verdict: Localism Act gives councils power of general competence, logically this includes ability to pray before meetings

    Today, 21:47

  • goodlegs

    Anything Ann Atkins is for, I'm against #prayers #pickles #bideford

    Today, 21:46

  • TheEponymousBob

    CoE's moaning about minority imposing on majority is nothing short of hilarious. #bideford http://t.co/qPWtcN0y

    Today, 21:43

  • AllianceAlert

    UK: Bideford council prayer case prompts delight and dismay http://t.co/xbGtLLfG

    Today, 21:42

  • wns_195

    Praying In Public Is Illegal: Atheist former councillor Clive Bone’s colleagues on Bideford… http://t.co/hl0FkMaQ

    Today, 21:41

  • bazblackadder

    Bideford Town Council prayers ruled unlawful http://t.co/snj4TmXP ::Fantastic! It's great when religiosity is kept in check. #atheism

    Today, 21:40

  • ajcdeane

    RT @EricPickles: Bideford prayer verdict: Localism Act gives councils power of general competence, logically this includes ability to pray before meetings

    Today, 21:40

  • drew_carver

    Why is @EricPickles wasting time on trivial, tiny Bideford council. If you are short of things to do Tweet me and I'll send you a long list.

    Today, 21:39

  • JulianLegat

    Bideford’s convoluted court case |http://t.co/GlCUqUse

    Today, 21:39

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