Sidmouth - Napoli

On 19 January 2007, the ship Napoli was taken under tow by the salvage tug Abeille Bourbon, later joined by Abeille Liberté. The vessel was to be towed to Portland Harbour in Dorset, 140 miles (230 km) distant; Adrian Sanders, MP for the parliamentary constituency of Torbay raised questions about why Napoli was not taken to Falmouth or France. The flotilla proceeded up the English Channel; with Napoli increasing its list and with strong winds forecast refuge was taken in Lyme Bay. After containers from the wreck began washing up at Branscombe, around two hundred people went onto the beach to scavenge the flotsam. Scavenged goods included 17 BMW motorcycles, empty wine casks, nappies, perfume, and car parts. After initially tolerating a "salvage" free-for-all, by 23 January 2007 the police branded the activity of scavengers "despicable" and closed the beach. Salvagers who had reported their finds to the Receiver of Wreck were told they could keep what they had found.

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Sidmouth's Ladder

Jacob's Ladder is the tall set of white wooden steps which lead from Connaught Gardens down to the western end of Sidmouth beach. These iconic steps date back to the early 1900s. The first wooden ladder, which gave access down onto the pebble beach was built in 1871.

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Sidmouth waves

Wind lashed waves roll into Sidmouth bay. Ladram stacks at the foot of the cliff with Otter Head to the left.

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Sidmouth, English Coastal Scenes

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Sidmouth

This is a shot of Sid, the gull from Sidmouth.

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Sidmouth, Wildlife in England

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Sidmouth from high

Entering Sidmouth from Mutter Moor hill is a steep descent. On the way down, if possible, you can pull into an opening on the left and get a preview of the town from above. If you miss the chance then view this picture before you go.

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Sidmouth, English Coastal Scenes, Devon

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Sidmouth chirpy wagtail

At a cafe in Sidmouth, this pied wagtail was flitting around the outside tables looking for scraps. It was only when I looked at the photo afterwards that I realised that he had a missing toe from his left leg!

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Sidmouth Lamps

Sidmouth centre was very colourful with flags and bunting. The ornate street lamps caught my eye also.

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Sidmouth, Street Scenes

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Sidmouth from High Peak

A scene of Sidmouth from a hill top between Sidmouth and Budleigh Salterton called High Peak.

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Sidmouth – Sid ford

The River Sid is quite shallow today otherwise the access gate would have been closed to prevent vehicles getting too wet.

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Sidmouth, River Scenes

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Sidmouth - Stuart Line boat

The Stuart Line run an all day trip from Exmouth to Sidmouth so that holiday makers can savour the elegance of a day trip to Devon’s regency town of Sidmouth. After a day in Sidmouth here are the trippers boarding The Pride of Exmouth for their return to Exmouth.

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Sidmouth Cliffs Warning

A council spokesman said: "East Devon's cliffs are a key part of the scenery that attracts visitors to the area, however the cliffs pose a very real danger and caution must be exercised when visiting them.” It looks like two visitors wanted a closer look!

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Sidmouth, English Coastal Scenes

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Sidmouth looking west

The hills of Sidmouth stretch westward to Ladram Bay. On a sunny day it is nice to sit on a bench in the calm and gaze out over a pleasant view thinking of nothing in particular.

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Sidmouth houses

Sidmouth has lots of old buildings. This is one near the tennis courts that took my fancy.

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Sidmouth, Buildings and Structures

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Sidmouth and Red Arrows

The Red Arrows entertain the visitors and people of Sidmouth with their stunts, smoke, colour and skill. It is a spectacle and a special occasion.

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Sidmouth

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Sidmouth oystercatchers

These oystercatchers of Sidmouth vie with the local fishermen on who catches more seafood. They are very active and work very hard, oystercatchers and fishermen!

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Sidmouth, Wildlife in England

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Peak Hill Road

These thatched house are on the steep hill Westward out of Sidmouth called Peak Hill Road. They are resplendent with recently renewed thatches and stand out from far away.

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Sidmouth, Buildings and Structures

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View from Sidmouth, Salcombe Hill

From the top of Salcombe Hill a scene overlooking Newton Poppleford and beyond is visible. At sunset the view sky usually be enhanced with glorious colours in summertime.

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Sidmouth

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Salcombe Hill

To the east of Sidmouth the path rises up Salcombe Hill. At the top is a pleasing view over Sidmouth giving views with a horizon miles away. In the evening it presents wonderful skies and panoramas. At the moment we just see the gate.

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Sidmouth, English Countryside

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Sidmouth boat

This Sidmouth boat is resting whilst waiting for its next trip to the sea.

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Sidmouth, Coastal Harbours

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West view from Salcombe Hill

West view from Salcombe Hill looking over the countryside with a lonely bird chasing the cloud.

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Sidmouth, Sunsets over England, Wildlife in England

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