Tourist Maps of Devon

 T Freeman   Memorials of Exmouth first appeared in 1872 by the Rev. William Webb, Curate of Littleham-cum-Exmouth (but with no map) [1] : a chronological listing of events in Exmouth´s history. In 1883 a Second Edition Part I was published by The Reverend William Everitt, formerly Curate of Littleham-cum-Exmouth. A note on the inside cover explains that the First Edition was sold out. It is quite obvious that Webb and Everitt were one and the same and the Second Edition was largely the same as the original with some amendments, e.g. the text on 1847 and the bread riots is considerably reduced, but brought up to date to 1882. Whereas the 1883 Part I only contained pages to 104 (with advert for Freeman and some press opinions on back cover), the Second Edition was reprinted in 1885 including chapters on Parish Registers, Exmouth As It Is, Walks and Excursions (163 pages and one page of Opinions of the Press). Everitt, writing about his own work in his Preface: This scrap-...

John Feltham A Guide to all the Watering and Sea Bathing Places was written by John Feltham (fl. 1797-1830). This was illustrated with copious maps and views but only one includes areas concerning Devon. The first edition called for 51 maps and plates and even the final editions, 40 years later, included over 40 different illustrations. The guide alphabetically covers the pleasure resorts of the day, including the spa resorts as well as seaside towns. These descriptions are detailed, eg with admission charges for assembly rooms and sea bathing charges, lists of inns and amusements as well as a brief history and present state of each place. Devonshire was included with approximately 30 pages covering Sidmouth, Teignmouth and Shaldon, Torquay,etc. John Feltham was also the editor of The Picture of London (reissued until c.1821). Many of the plates in the early editions were by John Nixon, a pioneer topographical artist of his day. Size: 77 x 127 mm. ...