Tunnels Beach (Ilfracombe) Photo

Tunnels Beach (Ilfracombe) - Devon

Entrance to the Tunnels Beaches

These tunnels, a series of 4, were built by Welsh coal Miners in the 1820's to allow access to the beaches on the other side thus transforming Ilfracombe from a small fishing village into a popular seaside tourist resort

© Peter Gwenlan and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence

Taken at: Tunnels Beach (Ilfracombe), South West England

Date taken / added: 30th Oct 2009

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