Exploring Devon England
We explore small villages in Devon, namely Hartland Quay, Thornbury and Shebbear.
The Jollow family has its roots in this area and exploring the cemeteries in the churchyard of Shebbear and Thornbury there are numerous graves with the name Jollow marked on the headstones.
One can see Maureen Hessey, nee Jollow searching the gravesites to discover her forebearers. Her father served briefly in the Second World War in Holsworthy in the RAAF.
It is very common in small English villages for the pub and the church to be the focal points of the villages. This was certainly the case in Shebbear. After a few too many beers one could seek confession in the church across the town square.
Devon is a county in southwest England. It encompasses sandy beaches, fossil cliffs, medieval towns and moorland national parks. The English Riviera is a series of picturesque, south-coast harbour towns including Torquay, Paignton and Brixham. The South West Coast Path follows the coastline, taking in the towering cliffs of the northern Exmoor Coast and rock formations on the fossil-rich southern Jurassic Coast.
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Hey! I was studying English literature and I found out through the English writer Samuel Coleridge that he was born in Devon, so I searched KZread to look up Devon and I found your video, it's amazing. .
This is a very beautiful celebration of my home county, and it focuses on just one part, on and near the north coast (Devon has a north and a south coast). The south is more populous, with several seaside resorts, but still has beautiful coastal and inland scenery. And of course there is the rugged upland of Dartmoor and the cathedral city of Exeter. As I write, Devon Day (4 June) is almost upon us!
Hello Mr. Hessey, your city is so beautiful that it is impossible not to admire it. I live in Istanbul and I admire the geography of the northern countries. My admiration stems from the fact that I love "History" very much. Architecture and nature have always fascinated me. I came across this video while watching and researching a movie released in 1995. You shot a great video. May peace and happiness always be with you and your family. God bless you 🍀🌾
@RoyHessey
5 ай бұрын
Thank you. I do not live in England. I live in Australia but I like travelling and making short videos. I was in Istanbul in November 2023 and loved the city. I will be making a video of Istanbul sometime this year. Again, you are very kind.
@sinemsatr5223
5 ай бұрын
Oh :) so you are from Australia. It's a wonderful country. So you came to our city, I'm very glad about that. Seeing the world is a wonderful and wonderful thing. I will be eagerly waiting for your video about Istanbul. Thank you very much for replying to my comment. You are very kind :)
Beautiful ❤
Roy!!!!! Thank you! Your wonderful video gave me chills. I will be in Devon for 8 days in September, staying at Blackadon Farm where they have the miniature donkeys! I tried to see it here, but being from dreadful Nashville, Tennessee I don't have a good grasp on how big Devon is. Perhaps Blackadon is in another area. This was wonderful. Thanks so very much! I subscribed.
@RoyHessey
3 ай бұрын
Thank you. Just like you I come from a big country, Australia. So Devon is quite small and easy to get around. 2 cute villages are Looe and Fowey. Blackadon Farm is very close to Dartmoor National Park so you may wish to spend some time there. There is so much beauty and history all in a short distance from the farm. Have fun and take lots of photos. Try the famous Devonshire Teas and saviour Fish n Chips. The English love their Fish n Chips. I enjoyed the time I spent in Nashville years ago. Take care.
@josephcollins6033
3 ай бұрын
@@RoyHessey Roy! Thanks! You were here?! I am glad you enjoyed it. I'm not a fan, but I did grow up here, left at 22 and in and out since then. Thanks so much for this info. You know Blackadon Farm! I guess we will be painting in the park. It is a watercolor retreat for 8 days. I spend 4 days in Bath before that and will end with 3 days in London. I look forward to all of that, especially the food and teas!
@RoyHessey
3 ай бұрын
@@josephcollins6033 Bath is a great city with so much history. If you get the chance try and visit an amazing place, Dundas Aqueduct. Dundas Aqueduct is an aqueduct in England that carries the Kennet and Avon Canal over the River Avon and the Wessex Main Line railway. The aqueduct is near Monkton Combe, Somerset, and is about 2+1⁄2 miles south-east of the city of Bath. Built in the 1700's. Amazing.
@josephcollins6033
3 ай бұрын
@@RoyHessey My Goodness! Roy, I appreciate this so much! I will do my best to get to this Aqueduct. 1700s!!!! If I can get an uber of something to get me there I will do it. I have 4 days there. Thanks for giving me the info for what I need to tell them. I will be asking at the hotel, staying at The Royal Hotel just next to the train station. Have a wonderful day, Roy! Joey
@RoyHessey
3 ай бұрын
@@josephcollins6033 kzread.info/dash/bejne/fIx4x9Jsaay1ipM.htmlsi=MGtfwJaRY7tewdCp
Hi dear bother, im from a village called : "Divan"(Divan-Bandar-e Lengeh - Hormozgan - Iran) and its close to name "Devon", im searching about relative between these two area. also i founded a coin on the hills with a cock logo and test : Liberte-Egalite-Fraternite. ill be appreciated if you give me more information about anythings if you know. regards.
@RoyHessey
6 ай бұрын
Hi, I am from Australia and was just visiting Devon as a tourist. So, I am sorry, but I cannot help you. I do hope I can tour your great country some day in the future.
What is the background song. Its beautiful 😍
@RoyHessey
4 ай бұрын
There are several musical scores in this video. All of them are royalty-free from Envato, which track are you referring to?
Glory Glory DEVON UNITED FC.😅