Bideford
Bideford is a traditional port town on the estuary of the River Torridge in North Devon, in the southwest of England. The town's name translates as 'by the ford', with records demonstrating that before the creation of a bridge, there was a ford at Bideford where the River Torridge is estuarine. Through low tide, it is achievable, though not advisable, to wade across the river. Bideford at the moment functions as the central town of the Torridge local government district. As per the 2011 Census, the town has a population of around 17,107. Bideford is widely known as the location in which the American GIs arrived in 1942 during WW2. Initially situated there to work in radar stations throughout North Devon, expanding numbers of troops landed in Bideford over the duration of the war. Bideford is well known for its New Year's Eve celebrations. This involves thousands of individuals from the neighbouring towns and villages arriving in fancy dress costumes congregating on the quay for a party as well as a firework show. Included in the event are numerous local musical acts. The town has a very long background of communal New Year's Eve celebrations. A tradition from 1605 was for inhabitants to attempt to run across the bridge within the time taken for the bells of St. Mary's church to chime at midnight. During the same year, the mayor set up a trust fund to raise money to purchase food 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 house upgrades, be sure that you pick trustworthy pros in Bideford to ensure you get the best quality service.
