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Barnstaple is a town in the district of North Devon, in Devon, England. Located some 55 km (34 miles) from the county town of Exeter, Barnstaple has a population of 34,000 people (2012 estimate).
Barnstaple, Devon, England: Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Barnstaple,_Boutport_Street_-_geograph.org.uk_-_405171.jpgAuthor: Martin Bodman
Barnstaple claims to be the oldest borough in the United Kingdom. The settlement dates back to pre-Saxon times, and is of probable Roman origin. Centuries of building and rebuilding has created a hodge-podge of buildings in the town center, with the majority of the old buildings from the 19th century.
Visiting Barnstaple
From Manchester, take the M5 motorway to Junction 27. Continue west on the A361 road until Barnstaple.
Pannier Market, Barnstaple: Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Barnstaple_Pannier_Market_interior.jpgAuthor: Smalljim
Places of Interest in Barnstaple
- Butchers Row: A row of historic shops built in 1855.
- Lundy: Largest island in the Bristol Channel.
- Museum of Barnstaple & North Devon: Local museum providing an understanding of regional history and displaying local artifacts.
- Pannier Market: Historic market building completed in 1856. Of interest is its high glass and timber roofing.
- Queen's Theatre: Local theater assuming its present appearance in 1993.
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