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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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A Selection of Memories from Clovelly

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A Drop Of Beer For Kiwi The New Inn Donkey
This photo shows my uncle Arthur ( Shackson ) with Kiwi the New Inn donkey having his taste of beer. The other person is Alfie Lamey the barman at the New Inn for many years and the son of the Coxwain of Clovelly Lifeboat.
Clovelly, Donkey Stealing Beer c1960
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My Years Growing Up In Clovelly
My name is Sam Burrow I was born in Hartland in 1936 - the family moved to Clovelly in 1939 and lived in Home Lodge. My father, J A Burrow, was the estate foreman. My mother, Florrie, was the school cook throughout the war years preparing meals for not only village children but also the many who had been evacuated from London and Plymouth. After the war she managed the tea rooms at the car park ...see more
Clovelly, High Street c1965
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Arthur Shackson And His Wife Gertie With Their Son Arthur.
This is my Uncle and Aunt and cousin Arthur, outside their cottage no. 32 North Hill in Clovelly village. They lived there for many years and took in many many people for B&B, people from all over the world came back time after time to stay with them. I remember at Christmas time they would recieve hundreds of greetings cards, and not having the room to display them ...see more
Clovelly, c1960
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Arthur Shackson With Kiwi And Peggy Posing On The Beach
This is Arthur Shackson with the donkeys from the New Inn Hotel (Kiwi and Peggy). Arthur was the Porter for many years for the New Inn, meeting the guest at the top of the cobbled street and transporting their luggage to the hotel half way down the village. The donkeys were used to carry the luggage to the top in the morning, plus other items which needed to be taken to the top, ie all returns from the bar.
Clovelly, c1960
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