A vision of Britain through time
A vision of Britain from 1801 to now.
Including maps, statistical trends and historical descriptions.
A vision of Britain through time
A vision of Britain from 1801 to now.
Including maps, statistical trends and historical descriptions.
Brixham, seaport town and par., S. Devon, 7 m. SE. of Totnes and 225 SW. of London by rail -- par., 5611 ac., pop. 7033; town, 399 ac., pop. 5366; P.O., T.O., 2 Banks. The chief industry is fishing, upwards on 200 vessels being engaged in trawling. Large quantities of fish are sent to London, Bristol, &c. There is also some coasting and foreign trade. William of Orange landed here 4th November 1688.
(John Bartholomew, Gazetteer of the British Isles (1887))
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| Feature Description: | "seaport town and parish" (ADL Feature Type: "harbors") |
| Administrative units: | Brixham AP/CP Devon AncC |
| Place: | Brixham |
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