 The old Town Hall (now the town museum) in the centre of Great Torrington. Great Torrington (generally abbreviated to Torrington, though it should be noted that the villages of Little Torrington and Black Torrington are situated in the same region) is a small market town in the north of Devon, England. Parts of it are sited on a cliff top with steep drops down to the River Torridge below. The centre of the town therefore commands spectacular views, though lower-lying parts are prone to occasional flooding. Torrington is in the very heart of Tarka Country, a landscape captured by Henry Williamson in his novel Tarka the Otter in 1927. Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1310x1750, 310 KB)The old Town Hall (now the town museum) in the centre of Great Torrington. ...
Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1310x1750, 310 KB)The old Town Hall (now the town museum) in the centre of Great Torrington. ...
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Little Torrington is a small village near Great Torrington in north Devon, England. ...
Black Torrington is a village in north Devon, England, situated between the towns of Holsworthy and Hatherleigh. ...
The market town is a medieval phenomenon. ...
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Cliffs on the banks of the River Severn, near Bristol, England In geography, a cliff is a significant vertical, or near vertical, rock exposure. ...
The River Torridge is a river in Devon in England. ...
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Henry Williamson (December 1, 1895 - August 13, 1977), prolific English author known for his natural and social history novels. ...
Tarka the Otter: His Joyful Water-Life and Death in the Country of the Two Rivers is a novel by Henry Williamson. ...
1927 (MCMXXVII) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will take you to calendar). ...
History
Great Torrington had strategic significance in the English Civil War. In the Battle of Torrington (1646), the Parliamentarians, led by Sir Thomas Fairfax, swept into the town and defeated Lord Hopton's forces. This marked the end of Royalist resistance in the West Country. Today the town is recognised as an important heritage centre for the history of the 17th century, and its people can often be seen dressed in costume for historical re-enactments, festivals and celebrations. An interactive museum, Torrington 1646, marks the town's historically important role. The term English Civil War (or Wars) refers to the series of armed conflicts and political machinations which took place between English Parliamentarians and Royalists from 1642 until 1651. ...
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Mayfair Mayfair is an annual folk festival believed to date back to 1554 in which the children of Torrington dance around a maypole set up in the town square. The event takes place on the first Thursday in May.
Torrington Common Torrington Common is an area of common land which surrounds the town on all but the eastern side. The common is administered by a body called "The Commons Conservators". The Common covers 365 acres (1.5 km²) and has over 20 miles (30 km) of public rights of way. The landscape features a variety of habitats and a rich collection of flora and fauna. Common land, or just common, is frequently used to describe a parcel of land, usually near the centre of towns and villages, which is thought to be owned in common by all the members of the community. ...
History of the common An 'area of waste called the Common' was donated to the town in 1194 by Baron FitzRobert of Torrington. In 1889 the rights to this land were transferred by an act of parliament to an elected Committee of Conservators. 1889 (MDCCCLXXXIX) was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ...
Since October 2, 1889 the Conservators have met regularly to fulfil their remit to manage the land. Early activity was mainly concerned with control over the grazing and quarrying of the common, but since 1980 grazing has stopped and instead various techniques have taken its place to prevent the common from reverting to scrub and woodland. October 2 is the 275th day (276th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 90 days remaining. ...
1889 (MDCCCLXXXIX) was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ...
Features of the common - Taddiport Bridge and Rothern Bridge: Prior to the opening of the Town Mills Bridge, these were the only local crossings of the River Torridge.
- Rolle Road: This is the site of a canal which opened in 1827 to help transport clay, lime and other commodities between the boats on the tidal river at Landcross and the lime kilns, clay pits and farms around Torrington. It ran through common land, but was closed in 1871. Later, it was filled in to create a toll road across the Common.
Naval Battle of Navarino by Carneray 1827 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ...
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1818 (MDCCCXVIII) is a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar or a common year starting on Saturday of the 12-day slower Julian calendar. ...
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Attractions Other attractions in Great Torrington include: Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1191x1501, 328 KB)The Plough arts centre in Great Torrington. ...
Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1191x1501, 328 KB)The Plough arts centre in Great Torrington. ...
The Plough arts centre is a theatre, cinema and art gallery in Torrington, north Devon, England. ...
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Based in Torrington in north Devon, England, Dartington Crystal manufactures beautiful crystal glassware using traditional Swedish glass blowing techniques. ...
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The Plough arts centre is a theatre, cinema and art gallery in Torrington, north Devon, England. ...
Employment Torrington has long been a factory town. In the nineteenth century it was a centre of the glove making industry. Major employers today include Dartington Crystal, Definitely Devon (a dairy), North Devon Meat and School Pictures. Based in Torrington in north Devon, England, Dartington Crystal manufactures beautiful crystal glassware using traditional Swedish glass blowing techniques. ...
Media Local radio is provided by Lantern FM, a station based in nearby Barnstaple which broadcasts across north Devon. Lantern FM is an independent local radio station in the North Devon area. ...
Location within the British Isles. ...
The town's local newspaper is the North Devon Journal, although the Western Morning News is also widely available. Most households receive a copy of the North Devon Gazette every week. The Crier is a monthly community newsletter and diary delivered free to most households within the town.
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