Discover Lynmouth, Devon

Lynmouth, Devon, England: Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Lynmouth_-_geograph.org.uk_-_164005.jpg
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Lynmouth is a small coastal village straddling the confluence of the West Lyn and East Lyn rivers in Devon, England. It is in a gorge, about 210 m (700 ft) below the village of Lynton, and it connected to it by rail. The village faces the Bristol Channel.

Lynmouth came into the news on 15-16 August 1952 when a massive storm caused the two Lyn rivers to overflow their banks. The flood destroyed a hundred houses and claimed 34 lives. It also made another 420 people homeless.

Many years later, the BBC Radio 4 carried out a documentary suggesting that the storm was a result of a cloud seeding experiment carried out by the government. This is one of the conspracy theories that have surfaced, but remained just rumors as there are no government documents to support the allegation.

Visiting Lynmouth

Take the M5 motorway to Junction 27, then head west on the A361 road. After South Molton, turn off to the A399 road and head north till junction with the A39. Turn right and follow the A39 road until you arrive in Lynmouth.

Lynmouth Church: Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Lynmouth_church.JPG
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