Ilfracombe, From Hillsborough 1894
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The carefully-planned construction of this delightful harbour is revealed here. A typical stone quay protects the inner mole to provide safe anchorage for a variety of small craft; for a number of years previously, it had allowed the berthing of large ocean-going ships and coastal traders. The pier, which was completed in 1873, has two paddle steamers moored alongside - they are too distant for accurate

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A Selection of Memories from Ilfracombe

For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our website to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was, prompted by the photographs in our archive. Here are some from Ilfracombe

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The Pinehurst Boarding House in Ilfracombe on Chambercombe Park Road was our holiday destination when I was very young for a number of years. I always looked forward to these with great excitement. It looks as if it is now a care home, can anyone confirm for me that it is the same house. I remember a tall red brick building up a steep hill but not much more. The owners, Chris and ...see more
The Runnacleave hotel was a seasonal base camp for me from 1967 until 1970. I worked as a waiter, and had so much fun in working there. I remember the Thursday night dance with Anita and Al doing the Cha-cha-cha fab. I worked with almost every major nationality and it was a learning curve for me, sitting down for dinner after work and talking about life with all the other catering staff fab. It was ...see more
I began working as a waiter at hotel in 1967.I was 20 years old I did seasonanal work until 1970. Great times, happy memories
I worked in the Runnacleave in 1975 as a waitress for about 4yrs..happy days😊.I am having my first holiday there in June 36yrs since I last visited..anyone out there who worked there too..Mary.