The county of Devon is said to have been the most militarily active county in England during the course of the Second World War. Devon At War can claim to be one of the few books that fully covers events on the Home Front during the war years, setting them against the ebb & flow of the conflict between the Allied & Axis forces. From Plymouth sailed Royal Navy warships that were to take part in epic sea battles. On Devons beaches were trained the men of the Allied armies who took part in the D-Day invasion of 6 June 1944, including tens of thousands of American troops who sailed from Devons ports. Away from the front line, ordinary citizens found their lives turned upside down, food rationing & war work, & the sudden influx of thousands of evacuees brought a new urgency to quiet rural backwaters, while Hitlers sustained bombing campaigns saw death raining down from the skies, inflicting massive destruction on Plymouth & Exeter. Using contemporary reports & formerly secret documents combined with eye-witness accounts & over 200 photographs the author tells the remarkable story of those turbulent years. ...

The devastating effects of the First World War were to change forever the face of rural Engl&. Devon in the Great World War is the first substantial work to explore both the military & social aspects of the greatest & bloodiest of World Wars, charting the changes that this conflict brought upon Devon & it's people. ...

Devon Sketchbook will guide you to some 40 favourite places along the north & south coasts of the county, plus a few in Exmoor & Dartmoor National Parks. With more than 180 of the author's line & watercolour illustrations & 66 hand drawn maps, Devon Sketchbook is a unique guidebook & souvenir. It also makes the perfect gift. ...

Devon's first railway was opened as long ago as 16 September 1820. This was the Haytor Tramway constructed by George Templar. Sections of the tramway are still extant & scheduled as an Ancient Monument. The later railway map of Devon appears complicated, but is easier to comprehend when the history of the lines is understood. Basically two competing main lines thrust westwards to Plymouth
- the Great Western Railway (GWR) & the London & South Western Railway (LSWR). As far as Exeter the GWR ran to the north of the LSWR, but west of that city the positions were reversed. South-east Devon, generally known as ` East Devon', was LSWR territory, South-west Devon, known as ` South Devon' was mostly GWR territory, while most of North Devon came under the LSWR's sphere. After reorganisation, the LSWR lines fell to the Southern Railway. Partly due to its topography, Devon had an unusually large number of branch lines. Although many were closed either immediately following, or before the 1963 Beeching Report on Railways, some have reopened as preserved lines: Totnes to Buckfast; Paignton to Kingswear & the Plym Valley Railway. Much of the Seaton branch was relaid as a 2ft 9in gauge electric tramway. Some stations too have been reopened: Sidmouth Junction has opened as Feniton; Ivybridge, closed to passengers 2 March 1959, reopened 15 July 1994 as a park & ride station to reduce traffic to & from Plymouth, while Tiverton Junction moved to Tiverton Parkway to give enhanced road access. Colin Maggs, the renowned expert on railway history, tells the fascinating tale of the railways & the impact they had on the lives of everyone in the county. The nostalgic branch lines with their small local trains & the main lines with their thundering expresses, are all part of a rich heritage which is explored in an expert text & in more than two hundred evocative images to present an absorbing view of Devon's recent past.
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William Cavendish, the father of the first Earl, dissolved monasteries for Henry VIII. Spencer Compton, the last of the great Devonshires, was three times offered the preimership, & three times refused it. This book reveals how the dynasty made & lost fortunes, built great houses, &, in the end, came to terms with changing times. ...

Christmas Charity Christmas Cards Wish your friends & family a Merry Christmas with these lovely Dex & Friends charity Christmas cards! A stunning high-quality pack of 20 cards in 4 different designs. Inside, each card has a message that reads ‘ Have a roaring good time this Christmas’ &

Includes:: 20 white envelopes. Product Information: • Christmas Cards • Brand: Winterworks • Design: Dex & friends • Pack of 20 cards • Four designs with white envelopes • Message: ‘ Have a roaring good time this Christmas’ 10% of the retail price of this pack of cards will be donated to our corporate charity partners.   

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Get ready to celebrate Halloween with this adorable Dex & Friends Halloween Bopper Headb&. A great photo prop or dress-up accessory, the headband is perfect for Halloween parties or trick-or-treating. Product Information: • Dex & Friends Halloween Bopper Headband • Design: Assorted • Fancy Dress • Halloween accessory Please Note: Colours & designs may vary, only one is supplied. ...

Stay dry in the rainy weather with this rawr-some Dex & Friends Kids Umbrella. Perfect for youngsters to take with them on trips out to ensure they stay dry with their favourite Dinos. The perfect size for your little ones to hold. Product Information: • Umbrella • Design: Dex & Friends • Kids • Measures: 65cm ...

Add the ultimate finishing touch to your party & other special events with these amazing foil helium balloons. This giant balloon is ideal for all occasions including birthdays, anniversaries & so much more.

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Material: Foil • Shape: Round • Arrives uninflated Will My Helium Balloon Arrive Inflated? Your balloon will arrive uninflated & in a sealed packet, so you can choose when to add helium & maximise your floatation time. Helium is not included with this product. These balloons are designed to be long-lasting & will float for up to a week when inflated with helium. Mix & match this eye-catching foil balloon with a selection of latex & other foil balloons in coordinating colours for maximum impact. Product Information: • Helium Balloon • Design: Dex • Message: Happy Birthday • Fill with helium • Helium not included • Uninflated in sealed package • Dimensions: 18 inch



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A brilliant sized shopper bag with a amazing  Dex dinosaur design on the front. A great alternative to a plastic bag, this reusable shopping bag is perfect for taking with you to the shops to carry all your groceries & buys. Its size makes it useful for more than just shopping & can be used to store your goods, carry washing & so much more. Product Information: • Shopping Bag • Design: Dex • Dinosaur • Reusable •

Material: Polypropylene • Measures: 44 x 34 x 14 cm

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