Lynton, Lynmouth and Exmoor Advertiser, June 2019
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36 JUNE <strong>2019</strong><br />
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Cliff Railway Day at <strong>Lynton</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Lynmouth</strong> – 11 th May A whole day of Victorian,<br />
Steampunk <strong>and</strong> family events included entertainment by the ever popular <strong>Exmoor</strong> Border Morris<br />
dancers as well as an original street theatre drama written by John Frankish, the town‟s Mayor,<br />
<strong>and</strong> performed by Cliff Railway staff <strong>and</strong> local residents. The day included a Beach Clean<br />
provided by BeachCareSW <strong>and</strong> support from the National Park Centre <strong>and</strong> other attractions<br />
including <strong>Exmoor</strong> Zoo, Combe Martin Wildlife Park <strong>and</strong> Quince Honey Farm. Traditional Victorian<br />
organ music, ponies <strong>and</strong> other activities provided a fun packed day which was closed with music<br />
provided by local Ilfracombe b<strong>and</strong> „Such <strong>and</strong> Vincent‟ at the Ancient Mariner. General Manager<br />
Ashley Clarke commented that almost 2,000 people had travelled on the Cliff Railway during the<br />
day including visitors from Europe <strong>and</strong> America <strong>and</strong> said “It‟s good news for the whole area to see<br />
visitor numbers are growing <strong>and</strong> I believe local businesses can look forward to a busy summer”.<br />
https://www.cliffrailwaylynton.co.uk<br />
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