The Village of Beer: East Devon

History Archive

Religion in Beer

Posted: 23-11-13

Prior to 1906 Beer was part of the parish of Seaton and Beer and thus the Seaton vicar was responsible for serving the churchgoers of Beer. In...

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Flint Mining in Beer

Posted: 23-11-13

Beer’s economy has for thousands of years centered around the four main primary industries, forestry, farming, fishing and mining, all of which still play a part, though...

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Schooling in Beer

Posted: 23-11-13

There was no school in Beer until the 1820’s. It is generally recorded that the funding for this came from a legacy of £7000 left in the...

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Beer Lace and the Royal Family

Posted: 23-11-13

Queen Victoria’s wedding dress was trimmed with lace. The neck and sleeve frills, a flounce forming the front panel, and the veil were all made of lace....

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