Old Photos and Pictures of Devon

Devon is a beautiful county in south west England. Famous for its cream teas and beautiful scenery, the landscape is characterised by windswept moors teeming with purple heather and a rugged coastline noted for some of the best surf in Britain. The generally mild climate and warm summers make Devon a perfect holiday destination for families and tourism is a major part of the local economy.
North Devon is fairly rural, but there are many large resort towns to be found along the south coast of Devon and holiday accommodation is plentiful.

Torbay, Dawlish, Sidmouth, and Exmouth are just a few examples of resorts that grew into bustling centres of tourism when the railways reached south Devon in the 19th century and the iconic English Riviera was born.
Today, tourists still flock to the area, drawn to the miles upon miles of golden sandy beaches and wild, unspoilt moors and it is a perfect holiday destination for a summer holiday or a romantic weekend. Holiday accommodation in Devon is varied and priced to suit all budgets. There are hotels, wooden chalets in thickly forested woods, idyllic cottages tucked away on the edge of Exmoor, family sized farmhouses, and campsites overlooking the sea.
Whether you come for the cream teas or the chance to surf, Devon is a holiday destination with something to offer everyone.