Ilfracombe Harbour, Ilfracombe, Devon, England, UK Framed Print

Ilfracombe Harbour - The Chapel of St Nicholas above the fishing boats and yachts in the harbour and town of Ilfracombe, Devon, England, UK, GB, Europe


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Ilfracombe is a seaside resort on the North Devon coast, England, with a small harbour surrounded by cliffs.

Because of the natural layout of the harbour, Ilfracombe became a significant safe port (registered port of refuge) on the Bristol Channel. The building which sits on Lantern Hill by the harbour, known as St Nicholas's Chapel (built 1361) is reputed to be the oldest working lighthouse in the UK as a light or beacon has been there for over 650 years. Since at least the mid-17th century a light has been displayed from the 14th-century chapel atop Lantern Hill, to guide ships entering the harbour. The light remains operational, and is said to be Britain's oldest lighthouse. The current lantern was installed by Trinity House in 1819
Until the mid-19th century Ilfracombe's economy was...

Neale's taken photos for as long as he can remember and can't imagine not being photographer. He was already processing his own film and shooting with an SLR in primary school! We met at University and discovered a shared passion for travel and artwork. We've since travelled the world shooting together but the travel has always been completely linked to photography and somehow very little compares to the magic of capturing a new location in the perfect light. We hope that these images capture the feeling that we had when we saw that light and really portray the atmosphere of the locations. They've been used all over the planet to illustrate books, magazines, travel brochures, calenders and websites. Maybe they would look good on your wall!...