Difference between revisions of "Ilfracombe"
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Ilfracombe is a seaside resort on the North Devon coast, England. Until the mid-19th century Ilfracombe's economy was based around maritime activities: importing lime and coal from Wales; fishing for herring; and international trade, including to West Africa and the West Indies. Nowadays, tourism is the principal income generator along with a selection of ‘light engineering’ firms offering employment. | Ilfracombe is a seaside resort on the North Devon coast, England. Until the mid-19th century Ilfracombe's economy was based around maritime activities: importing lime and coal from Wales; fishing for herring; and international trade, including to West Africa and the West Indies. Nowadays, tourism is the principal income generator along with a selection of ‘light engineering’ firms offering employment. | ||
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| + | :Vessel type 1: <10 m vessels <br/> | ||
| + | :Vessel type 2: >10 m vessels | ||
| + | == References == | ||
| + | 1. http://www.marinemanagement.org.uk/fisheries/statistics/vessel.htm Feb 2014 | ||
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|tourism='''[http://mediafiles.thedms.co.uk/Publication/CW-NDevT/cms/pdf/Ilfracombe%20and%20District%20Tourism%20Association%20-%20Ilfracombe%20Fish%20Trail.pdf Ilfracombe Fish Trail]''' | |tourism='''[http://mediafiles.thedms.co.uk/Publication/CW-NDevT/cms/pdf/Ilfracombe%20and%20District%20Tourism%20Association%20-%20Ilfracombe%20Fish%20Trail.pdf Ilfracombe Fish Trail]''' | ||
|festivals='''[http://seailfracombe.co.uk/even/ The Sea Ilfracombe Maritime Festival]''' | |festivals='''[http://seailfracombe.co.uk/even/ The Sea Ilfracombe Maritime Festival]''' | ||
| − | |museums='''[http://www.ilfracombemuseum.co.uk/ Ilfracombe Museum]''', Wilder Road, Ilfracombe, North Devon EX34 8AF | + | |museums='''[http://www.ilfracombemuseum.co.uk/ Ilfracombe Museum]''', Wilder Road, Ilfracombe, North Devon EX34 8AF |
| − | |aquariums='''[http://www.ilfracombeaquarium.co.uk/ The Ilfracombe Aquarium]''', The Pier, The Quay, Ilfracombe EX34 9EQ | + | |aquariums='''[http://www.ilfracombeaquarium.co.uk/ The Ilfracombe Aquarium]''', The Pier, The Quay, Ilfracombe EX34 9EQ |
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Revision as of 12:53, 30 July 2014
Ilfracombe
- Administrative Port: Plymouth
- County: Devon
- Population: 11184
Ilfracombe is a seaside resort on the North Devon coast, England. Until the mid-19th century Ilfracombe's economy was based around maritime activities: importing lime and coal from Wales; fishing for herring; and international trade, including to West Africa and the West Indies. Nowadays, tourism is the principal income generator along with a selection of ‘light engineering’ firms offering employment.
- Vessel type 1: <10 m vessels
- Vessel type 2: >10 m vessels
References
1. http://www.marinemanagement.org.uk/fisheries/statistics/vessel.htm Feb 2014
| Background information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fishing Fleet | Vessel type 1 | 41 | |
| Fishing Fleet | Vessel type 2 | 7 | |
| Fishing Fleet | Vessel type 3 | ||
| Fishing Fleet | Vessels total | 111 | |
| Landings | Total Landings (tonnes) | Demersal (tonnes) | |
| Landings | Total Landings (tonnes) | Pelagic (tonnes) | |
| Landings | Total Landings (tonnes) | Shellfish (tonnes) | |
| Landings | Total Landings (tonnes) | Main species (tonnes) | |
| Landings | Total Landings (tonnes) | All species (tonnes) | |
| Landings | Values | Demersal | |
| Landings | Values | Pelagic | |
| Landings | Values | Shellfish | |
| Landings | Values | All species | |
| Landings | Number of fishermen | Number of fishermen (Regular) | |
| Landings | Number of fishermen | Number of fishermen (Part-time) | |
| Landings | Number of fishermen | Number of fishermen Total | |
| Landings | Major fish species | ||
| Landings | Landing points | ||
| Landings | Location of auctions | ||
| Governance and organisation | Governance | Ilfracombe FLAG | |
| Governance and organisation | FLAG | North Devon | |
| Governance and organisation | Location of fishermen's organisations | Ilfracombe Commercial Fishermen's Association | |
| Branding | Brand labels | ||
| Fish as food | Fish selling | Fishmonger: S & P Fish Shop, Quayfield Road, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 9EN | |
| Fish as food | Fish processing | Walrus Fisheries, 12a Fore Street, Ilfracombe, Devon EX34 9ED | |
| Fish as food | Restaurants/hotels | The Harbour Lights, 26 Broad Street, The Quay, Ilfracombe, North Devon, EX34 9BL | |
| Tourism & Education | Tourism & Fishing | Ilfracombe Fish Trail | |
| Tourism & Education | Festivals | The Sea Ilfracombe Maritime Festival | |
| Tourism & Education | Fishing museums | Ilfracombe Museum, Wilder Road, Ilfracombe, North Devon EX34 8AF | |
| Tourism & Education | Aquariums | The Ilfracombe Aquarium, The Pier, The Quay, Ilfracombe EX34 9EQ | |
| Tourism & Education | Monuments | ||
| Tourism&Education | Fishing training School | ||
