Dartmouth, South Devon

[debris4spike]

Before we went to visit the Naval College we had lunch and a wander round Dartmouth.  It is a lovely town, with some beautiful architecture - and a Castle, that we didn't get time to visit ... Must go back.

Thes house are actually Victorian - built to fit in with the rest of the town. I was amazed at the amount of hanging baskets everywhere - they were spectacular.

 

These are some of the original houses from the town.






The War Memorial.


One side of the War Memorial - showing civilians killed during the second world war.  Being on the south coast of Devon - with the cities of Exeter and Plymouth near-ish, as well as the Navel College being here, it was subject to bombing by the Germans.



The Newcome Steam Pump - an early pump, invented in the 18th century. (It was in a small room - impossible to get a better picture!)


Looking through the gun turret of the keep, down the river, towards the Castle ... and thus the sea.


The keep, lying on the water-front.



Looking from Dartmouth back to Kingswear.

 A great trip - and we didn't get wet, even though it rained a few times during the day. 

Comments

[kazzy-cee.livejournal.com]

I'm sure I must have been there, it all looks very familiar!! The tall ship is spectacular isn't it?

[debris4spike]

It is a very picturesque town - and worth a visit by anyone going to S. Devon - so you probably have been!

Yes, we hoped to see it under sail - but no luck.

[kalinda001.livejournal.com]

That looks so picturesque. Love the tall ship.

[debris4spike]

Stunning isn't it?

[louise39.livejournal.com]

Thanks for sharing your trip photos. A picture of naval history.

[debris4spike]

It was a great day out - gald you enjoyed seeing the pics.

[oldgreymare.livejournal.com]

I love your pics they are all so fantastic, thanks for sharing. ((hugs))

[debris4spike]

Thanks - it is great to be able to share my trips with my friends - hugs back.