Devon History Tours

Devon History Tours After I did a couple of pilot tours. The positive feedback from these showed that there was a need for this here in Ilfracombe and so the journey began.

OUR MISSION: To provide high-quality tours and customer satisfaction.

06/09/2026

Weathered stone keeps more than its shape. In Devon, sea air, salt, and time leave clues most people walk straight past.

That quiet magic lives in hidden history. A wall, a harbour edge, a worn path. Each can hold stories if you know where to look.

If you love uncovering the past in places others overlook, comment STORY and we’ll send you more info.

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What if the view is only the last chapter?Devon’s coast has plenty to admire. But the real story starts when you ask wha...
06/09/2026

What if the view is only the last chapter?

Devon’s coast has plenty to admire. But the real story starts when you ask what came before the calm, the charm, and the postcard scene.

That’s where the hidden history lives. The smuggling, the folklore, the old harbour tales, the bits most people walk past without ever noticing.

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03/09/2026

Ilfracombe can look peaceful at first glance.

But harbours like this always make me ask the same thing: what happened here when the tide was in, the boats were busy, and nobody was telling the full story?

If you know where to look, the past is still there, tucked into the harbour, the lanes, and the old places people walk past every day.

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If you missed my 1st talk about my own research into the London continuing on from local historian Pat Barrows research ...
01/09/2026

If you missed my 1st talk about my own research into the London continuing on from local historian Pat Barrows research I will be doing another one on 11th September at the Yacht Club Ilfracombe.
Come and join me Tickets are £3 members £4 non member please contact the Yacht club if you plan on going.

01/09/2026

Ever walked past the clues in Devon?

Locals spot the little things visitors often miss. A street name, a tucked-away lane, a worn doorway, a view that once meant something very different.

That’s where the hidden history lives, in plain sight if you know where to look.

Take a closer look on your next wander.

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30/08/2026

Most people walk past the clues in a seaside town and never notice them.

Ilfracombe is full of little details that tell a bigger story, if you know where to look. A tunnel mouth, a weathered sign, a curve in the harbour, a name carved into stone. Those are the bits that turn a pretty walk into a proper mystery.

That’s the joy of exploring Devon with fresh eyes. The clues are already there.

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Old coastal streets keep their clues in plain sight.A worn wall. A narrow turn. A lane that feels older than the buildin...
28/08/2026

Old coastal streets keep their clues in plain sight.

A worn wall. A narrow turn. A lane that feels older than the buildings around it. These small details often tell you more about Ilfracombe than a guidebook ever will.

If you slow down, the town starts giving up its secrets.

Explore Devon history

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What happens when you stop admiring the view and start asking what came before it? Devon gets a lot more interesting.Ilf...
26/08/2026

What happens when you stop admiring the view and start asking what came before it? Devon gets a lot more interesting.

Ilfracombe has layers most people walk straight past. Smugglers, shipwrecks, folklore, and stories that still make you pause.

Explore the hidden side of Devon with us.

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Weekend trip away where am I ?
23/08/2026

Weekend trip away where am I ?

Old coastal towns are full of stories that outlive the facts.A harbour, a cliff path, a weathered lane. Once a tale take...
22/08/2026

Old coastal towns are full of stories that outlive the facts.

A harbour, a cliff path, a weathered lane. Once a tale takes root, it can cling to a place for generations, passed on by word of mouth long after the original details have blurred.

That’s why Devon’s legends still feel so alive. The setting does half the work, and the rest is memory, mystery, and local pride.

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