The Village of Beer: East Devon

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The Plague

Posted: 20-10-13

In the 17th century, three-quarters of the population of Beer died in the bubonic plague. As there was insufficient space in the chapel graveyard, those killed by...

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The Origins of Beer

Posted: 20-10-13

The origin of the name of Beer is uncertain. Various theories have been put forward as to its origin. Bearu – Saxon for “Wood” Byr – Norse...

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