Bideford
Bideford is a historic port town on the estuary of the River Torridge in North Devon, in the southwest of England. The town's name can be translated as 'by the ford', with records showing that prior to the construction of a bridge, there was a ford at Bideford where the River Torridge is estuarine. During times of low tide, it's possible, though not recommended, to wade across the river. Bideford at the moment serves as the central town of the Torridge local government district. Referring to the 2011 Census, the town contains a population of around 17,107. Bideford is commonly famous for being the place through which the American GIs landed in 1942 during the Second World War. Originally positioned there to work in radar stations in North Devon, expanding quantities of troops came over over the war. Bideford is well known for its New Year's Eve celebrations. This consists of thousands of people from the close by towns and villages arriving in fancy dress outfits congregating on the quay for entertainment along with a firework display. The event includes a number of local musicians. The town has a extensive history of local New Year's Eve celebrations. A custom from 1605 was for inhabitants to attempt to run across the bridge in the time taken for the bells of St. Mary's church to chime at midnight. Within the same year, the mayor established a trust fund to raise money to buy food items for the poor and elderly who applied at the Mayor's Parlour. This still exists and occurs on New Year's Day. For all your home upgrades, make sure that you pick trustworthy pros in Bideford to make sure you get the top quality service.