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Ilfracombe Collection (#5)

Ilfracombe, a picturesque town nestled in the heart of North Devon, England, is a hidden gem that offers breathtaking views and charming attractions

Background imageIlfracombe Collection: Quayside, Ilfracombe, Devon

Quayside, Ilfracombe, Devon, England. Showing Vintage Cars & Holidaymakers Date: 1920s

Background imageIlfracombe Collection: Old Mill, Lee Bay, Devon

Old Mill, Lee Bay, Devon
Old Mill, Lee Bay, Lee, near Ilfracombe, Devon, England. Date: 1930s

Background imageIlfracombe Collection: Holidaymakers, Ilfracombe, Devon

Holidaymakers, Ilfracombe, Devon, England. Date: 1950s

Background imageIlfracombe Collection: The Church, Combe Martin, Devon

The Church, Combe Martin, Devon
The Church, Combe Martin, Ilfracombe, near Berrynarbor, Devon, England. Date: 1907

Background imageIlfracombe Collection: The Harbour, Ilfracombe, Devon

The Harbour, Ilfracombe, Devon, England. Date: 1910s

Background imageIlfracombe Collection: View of the harbour, Ilfracombe, Devon

View of the harbour, Ilfracombe, Devon
View of fishing boats in the harbour, with Hillsborough Hill in the distance, Ilfracombe, Devon. Date: circa 1960s

Background imageIlfracombe Collection: Scenery of Devon - Ilfracombe from Capstan Hall

Scenery of Devon - Ilfracombe from Capstan Hall
Victorian Glass Lantern Slide from a series on the scenery of Devon - Ilfracombe from Capstan Hall. Part of box 204 Boswell Collection; listed, Boswell Collection Date: circa 1890s

Background imageIlfracombe Collection: Ilfracombes Town Crier - R. Martin

Ilfracombes Town Crier - R. Martin
Ilfracombes Town Crier - Mr R. Martin on horseback, carrying his bell. The horse has special tack which bears the legend: Town Crier ! Date: circa 1910s

Background imageIlfracombe Collection: Ilfracombe Capstone Parade 1870s Albumen silver print

Ilfracombe Capstone Parade 1870s Albumen silver print
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Background imageIlfracombe Collection: Ilfracombe Victorian Promenade 1870s Albumen silver print

Ilfracombe Victorian Promenade 1870s Albumen silver print
Artokoloro

Background imageIlfracombe Collection: Source Size = 3773 x 5027

Source Size = 3773 x 5027
A VISIT TO ILFRACOMBE, 1. View from the Hotel Garden. 2. The Torrs. 3. Briery Cave, Watermouth. 4. Ilfracombe, from Hillsborough. 5. The Harbour, from Key Fields. 6. The Bathing Cove. 7

Background imageIlfracombe Collection: Ilfracombe: Scene of the Fatal Bathing Accident, Devon, Uk, 1873 Engraving

Ilfracombe: Scene of the Fatal Bathing Accident, Devon, Uk, 1873 Engraving

Background imageIlfracombe Collection: Ilfracombe, on the North Coast of Devon, Uk, 1867

Ilfracombe, on the North Coast of Devon, Uk, 1867

Background imageIlfracombe Collection: Ilfracombe Dawn

Ilfracombe Dawn
A dawn sky filled with clouds at Ilfracombe harbour in north Devon England

Background imageIlfracombe Collection: Ilfracombe dawn

Ilfracombe dawn
The first light of sunrise over Ilfracombe Harbour. North Devon England

Background imageIlfracombe Collection: Ilfracombe Sunrise

Ilfracombe Sunrise
A beautiful summer dawn with the sun rising behind Ilfracombe harbour. North Devon England

Background imageIlfracombe Collection: Dawn at Ilfracombe

Dawn at Ilfracombe
The dawn of a summers morning at Ilfracombe harbour in North Devon England

Background imageIlfracombe Collection: Lobster Pots at Ilfracombe

Lobster Pots at Ilfracombe
A dawn sky over Ilfracombe harbour and Lobster Pots line the edge of the harbour wall. North Devon England

Background imageIlfracombe Collection: Ilfracombe lifeboat

Ilfracombe lifeboat
The Ilfracombe Lifeboat out doing maneuvers along the coastline. North Devon England

Background imageIlfracombe Collection: Lifeboat launch

Lifeboat launch
Launching a new lifeboat in Ilfracombe Harbour, North Devon

Background imageIlfracombe Collection: Lobster pots at Ilfracombe

Lobster pots at Ilfracombe
Stacked up lobster pots sitting on the wharf area of Ilfracombe harbour in north Devon

Background imageIlfracombe Collection: View to Ilfracombe

View to Ilfracombe
A view to the coastal town of Ilfracombe in north Devon

Background imageIlfracombe Collection: Ilfracombe Harbour panorama

Ilfracombe Harbour panorama
A panorama of the Ilfracombe harbour at first light in north Devon England

Background imageIlfracombe Collection: Ilfracombe harbour panorama

Ilfracombe harbour panorama
The Ilfracombe harbour in north Devon England

Background imageIlfracombe Collection: Lobster Pots Ilfracombe

Lobster Pots Ilfracombe
Piles of fishing nets and stacked up lobster pots on the Ilfracombe wharf with a rising dawn sun over the horizon. North Devon England

Background imageIlfracombe Collection: Bathing sea pool Ilfracombe

Bathing sea pool Ilfracombe
The beach Tunnels bathing pool built and very popular in the Victorian era, is still a very much used coastal location in the warmer weather. Ilfracombe, North Devon England

Background imageIlfracombe Collection: Ilfracombe Dawn

Ilfracombe Dawn
A beautiful sunrise appears over the horizon on the coastline near Ilfracombe in north Devon England

Background imageIlfracombe Collection: Ilfracombe view

Ilfracombe view
A view along the coastline into Ilfracombe harbour, north Devon England

Background imageIlfracombe Collection: St James park dawn

St James park dawn
Summer dawn in St. James park Ilfracombe. North Devon England

Background imageIlfracombe Collection: ENGLAND: WATERMOUTH CAVES. Watermouth caves at Ilfracombe, England. Photochrome, c1895

ENGLAND: WATERMOUTH CAVES. Watermouth caves at Ilfracombe, England. Photochrome, c1895

Background imageIlfracombe Collection: Ilfracombe

Ilfracombe
circa 1950: Ilfracombe in Devon. (Photo by Erich Auerbach/Getty Images)

Background imageIlfracombe Collection: Ilfracombe, Devon, England

Ilfracombe, Devon, England Date: 1905

Background imageIlfracombe Collection: O E Simmonds aerial view of Lantern Hill Ilfracombe Devon

O E Simmonds aerial view of Lantern Hill Ilfracombe Devon
O.E. Simmonds aerial view of Lantern Hill, Ilfracombe, Devon

Background imageIlfracombe Collection: O E Simmonds aerial view of Ilfracombe Devon

O E Simmonds aerial view of Ilfracombe Devon
O.E. Simmonds aerial view of Ilfracombe, Devon

Background imageIlfracombe Collection: Ilfracombe, on the North Coast of Devon, Uk, 1867

Ilfracombe, on the North Coast of Devon, Uk, 1867

Background imageIlfracombe Collection: Ilfracombe: Scene of the Fatal Bathing Accident, Devon, Uk, 1873 Engraving

Ilfracombe: Scene of the Fatal Bathing Accident, Devon, Uk, 1873 Engraving

Background imageIlfracombe Collection: Great Britain, England, Devon, campsite near Ilfracombe at Watermouth

Great Britain, England, Devon, campsite near Ilfracombe at Watermouth

Background imageIlfracombe Collection: View over Ilfracombe, Devon, England, United Kingdom, Europe

View over Ilfracombe, Devon, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageIlfracombe Collection: Watermouth caves, Ilfracombe, England

Watermouth caves, Ilfracombe, England. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

Background imageIlfracombe Collection: Capstone steps, Ilfracombe, England

Capstone steps, Ilfracombe, England. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

Background imageIlfracombe Collection: Lantern Hill, Ilfracombe, England

Lantern Hill, Ilfracombe, England. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

Background imageIlfracombe Collection: Town and hotels from Capstone, Ilfracombe, England

Town and hotels from Capstone, Ilfracombe, England. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

Background imageIlfracombe Collection: From Hillsborough, Ilfracombe, England

From Hillsborough, Ilfracombe, England. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

Background imageIlfracombe Collection: Capstone, from the arcade, Ilfracombe, England

Capstone, from the arcade, Ilfracombe, England. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

Background imageIlfracombe Collection: Tors Walk, Ilfracombe, England

Tors Walk, Ilfracombe, England. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

Background imageIlfracombe Collection: Town and beach from Capstone, Ilfracombe, England

Town and beach from Capstone, Ilfracombe, England. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

Background imageIlfracombe Collection: Watermouth Castle, Ilfracombe, England

Watermouth Castle, Ilfracombe, England. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

Background imageIlfracombe Collection: Sketch of Tenby, including St Catherines Island

Sketch of Tenby, including St Catherines Island
Sketch of Tenby, Wales, with St Catherines Island and the Castle on the right, and a distant view of the Devonshire Coast and Ilfracombe on the left, by Reverend Baden Powell (1796-1860)




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Ilfracombe, a picturesque town nestled in the heart of North Devon, England, is a hidden gem that offers breathtaking views and charming attractions. As the sun rises over Ilfracombe Harbour at Dawn, it paints a mesmerizing picture of tranquility and serenity. The classic dusk view of this north Devon fishing harbour showcases its timeless beauty. Located in the captivating region of Devon, Ilfracombe boasts an idyllic setting that captures the essence of England's natural splendor. From Capstone Hill at Ilfracombe Hotel, visitors can marvel at the panoramic vistas that stretch as far as the eye can see. The town center itself is a bustling hub filled with character and charm. Its streets are lined with quaint shops and inviting cafes where locals and tourists alike gather to soak up the vibrant atmosphere. A street scene in nearby Combe Martin provides a glimpse into traditional village life near Ilfracombe. Steeped in history, it has been immortalized through art over centuries. An enchanting painting by William Bernard Cooke depicts Ilfracomb as it was back in 1818—a testament to its enduring allure. For railway enthusiasts, a visit to Ifracombe Engine Shed is an absolute must. The turntable from the 1950s stands as a reminder of bygone days when steam locomotives ruled these tracks. Nature lovers will find solace atop Hillsborough where they can enjoy sweeping views and its surrounding landscapes. This vantage point allows one to truly appreciate nature's grandeur while breathing in fresh coastal air. Venturing beyond Ilfracombe reveals more treasures waiting to be discovered. A signpost guiding travelers towards Berrynarbor beckons them towards another scenic destination within North Devon's embrace. Lastly, East Cliff near Combe Martin presents yet another opportunity for exploration near beautiful Ilfracombe—where rugged cliffs meet the crashing waves of the Atlantic Ocean.