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Madeleine
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Devon

Post by Madeleine » Mon July 27th, 2015, 1:00 pm

Just back from a holiday in Exmouth, in East Devon, which was lovely - went there last year as well. Historically speaking, I managed to visit Exeter Cathedral this time round, which was, as are most cathedrals, stunning - it has the longest vaulted nave in the world and is very impressive. Also paid a return visit to Lyme Regis, and finally managed to walk along the Cobb (it was too windy last year), and got some lovely views of the town. Now back in grimy London, ugh.
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Re: Devon

Post by Lisa » Tue July 28th, 2015, 8:55 am

I've never been to Devon but I'd really like to go, it sounds relaxed and beautiful and full of great history.

A friend of mine just bit the bullet and moved from London to Devon - she was just fed up with the pollution and quality of life in general - and she's so much happier now :)

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Re: Devon

Post by Madeleine » Tue July 28th, 2015, 9:05 am

Lisa wrote:I've never been to Devon but I'd really like to go, it sounds relaxed and beautiful and full of great history.

A friend of mine just bit the bullet and moved from London to Devon - she was just fed up with the pollution and quality of life in general - and she's so much happier now :)
Lucky lady - she's made the right decision.
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Re: Devon

Post by Carla » Thu August 13th, 2015, 6:51 pm

Is it the Cobb in Lyme Regis that features in Jane Austen's Persuasion?
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Re: Devon

Post by Madeleine » Fri August 14th, 2015, 8:32 am

Carla wrote:Is it the Cobb in Lyme Regis that features in Jane Austen's Persuasion?
Yes, and also in the "The French Lieutenant's Woman" with a cloaked Meryl Streep gazing out to sea :D
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Re: Devon

Post by Carla » Sat August 15th, 2015, 5:26 pm

Thanks, Madeleine - I thought it was. Sounds like you had a lovely holiday!
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Re: Devon

Post by Madeleine » Sun August 16th, 2015, 11:10 am

It was, I think we picked the best week weatherwise.
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