Clovelly, Passengers Landing On The Quay 1908
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THE only safe anchorage on the inhospitable, craggy coastline between Appledore and Boscastle, Clovelly lived precariously for centuries from the herring fishery. However, Charles Kingsley's use of the village as a location in 'Westward Ho!' alerted the new breed of holidaymaker to the charm of its steep, cobbled streets; by 1890 there were three hotels. The steepness of the High Street (known as Up-a-Long and Down-a-Long) meant that the mail had to be delivered by donkeys. Herring, coal and lime also came up the hill from the harbour. The donkeys were even used to collect the refuse. Clovelly's remarkable state of preservation is due to the philanthropic nature of the Hamlyn family, who acquired the manor in 1740. Christine Hamlyn took charge of things in 1886 and founded the Clovelly Estate Company, which runs the village to this day.
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