James Fawckner Nicholls The map and guide below was contained in Nicholls’ Guide, or Pleasant Rambles Round About Lynton & Lynmouth, together with the different routes to North Devon written by James Fawckner Nicholls (1818-1883), English antiquarian and the Bristol City Librarian and author of a number of books on Bristol and the surrounding area. Nicholls had Devon connections: he was born Sidmouth and went to Kentisbeare for his schooling. He had many different jobs before returning to the westcountry; draper in Berwick, school owner in Ramsey, travelling salesman in Manchester. Finally he was appointed city librarian in Bristol in 1868. His writings were recognised and he was elected a fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of London in 1876. [1] The printer and publisher was J W Arrowsmith of Quay Street, Bristol. James Williams Arrowsmith had only recently taken over the family business from his father, Isaac Arrowsmith. The company was started by Isaac in 1854 and...