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A History of East-the-Water, Bideford

To celebrate the Devon History Society prize and the first year anniversary of publication of Way of the Wharves book ‘A History of East-the-Water, Bideford’ we have updated and reprinted the article ‘Wool, wharves and … Read More

Award Winning Way of the Wharves

Way of the Wharves received the Devon History Society ‘Book of the Year Award’ in the Local History Society category for ‘A History of East the Water, Bideford’ The award was presented by Prof French … Read More

Archaeology Report Wharves Site, Barnstaple Street

View, across the Torridge mud-banks, to the series of wharves that lay along Barnstaple Street, with East-the-Water on the hillside beyond.

The attached archaeology report was produced for Red Earth, by AC Archaeology, Exeter. Click here to read full report. A synopsis of the report’s summary: The wharf is situated on reclaimed land, with various phases … Read More

New book ‘A history of East-the-Water, Bideford’ published by Way of the Wharves available from today.

Much that has been written about Bideford’s past has touched upon the story of East- the-Water, despite the long history of the wharves and their commercial importance to the local area, this is the first … Read More

Lottery Funding for Bideford BIG DRAW Saturday 30 October 2021

A community event organised by Way of the Wharves and using the universal language of drawing for learning, expression, and invention. Getting Bideford involved and creative by being part of the World’s Biggest Community of Drawing Enthusiasts! … Read More