Bideford
Bideford is a traditional port town on the estuary of the River Torridge in North Devon, located in the southwest of England. The town's name can be translated as 'by the ford', with records demonstrating that prior to the development of a bridge, there was a ford at Bideford where the River Torridge is estuarine. During low tide, it is achievable, though not always safe, to cross the river by walking on foot. Bideford presently is the central town of the Torridge local government district. Referring to the 2011 Census, the town has a population of approximately 17,000. Bideford is widely famous for being the location in which the American GIs landed in 1942 during World War Two. Originally positioned there to work in radar stations across North Devon, growing quantities of troops landed in Bideford during the war. Bideford is well respected for its New Year's Eve celebrations. This involves thousands of people from close by towns and villages arriving in fancy dress outfits congregating on the quay for entertainment and a firework display. The event includes a number of local musical acts. The town has a very long history of communal New Year's Eve celebrations. A tradition from 1605 was for citizens to attempt to run across the bridge within the time taken for the bells of St. Mary's parish church to chime at midnight. Within the same year, the mayor established a trust fund to raise money to buy meals for the poor and elderly who applied at the Mayor's Parlour. This continues to be in place and occurs on New Year's Day. For all your home upgrades, be sure that you use vetted experts in Bideford to make sure you get the very best quality service.
