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Napoleonic Wars
Two thirty-pounders were sited on Gun Cliff. and another ten guns were placed at Beer Head with a hut for the men that worked them. One night part of the cliff at Beer Head fell away taking the ten guns and hut with it. Fortunately nobody was on duty at the time.
In February 1918 a seaplane was stranded on the beach.
In March 1918, a French ship was torpedoed in the bay and 15 survivors landed on Beer beach.
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Beer Beach
Beer beach is a natural suntrap and the waters in the bay are very sheltered with the imposing limestone cliffs giving protection from the wind. Because it is a ‘working beach’ the picturesque paraphernalia of the fishing industry with its brightly coloured wooden boats, nets, winches and neon-coloured floats add to its charm with the […]... Read More
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Norman Lockyer Observatory
Stargazers will love a visit to the Norman Lockyer Observatory. Founded in 1912 by Sir Norman Lockyer, the observatory was a centre for... Read More
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Escot Park
For all lovers of nature and the great outdoors, Escot is a unique experience and offers a great family day out. Set in... Read More
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Dolphin Antiques and Collectables
An Aladdin’s cave of affordable antique, vintage and collectable items can be found at the Dolphin Antiques and Collectables Centre, situated behind the... Read More
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Bank House
Situated in the centre of Beer village, just 150 yards from the beach. The three en-suite rooms have a TV, local information guide... Read More