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Echo Beach, first broadcast in the UK in 2008, was a brand new idea. Although it was a soap, the show was there to link up with a comedy series called Moving Wallpaper. The show preceded Echo Beach, following the “story writers” deciding on the story lines for that weeks filming. The programmes were cleverly linked with items and plots discussed in Moving Wallpaper appearing in the Echo Beach episode that followed. The Cornish town of Polperro provided the backdrop of the fictional town of Polnarren, with many locations used around the local area.

Read more on the Polperro Guide website: Echo Beach and Polperro.

Evidence of settlement have been found dating as far back as the Iron Age. There are no real records until after the Roman Conquest when Shropshire was colonised. The settlement we know as Wem was founded by the Saxons and called Wamm. This name came from the marshes that are found around the River Roden which runs through the town. Over the centuries the name has been corrupted, finally settling on Wem.

In 1202 Wem was granted a Market Charter by King John. Until 1351 the market was held on a Sunday, when it moved to a Tuesday. The market is still held on a Tuesday in the town today.

The Shaldon Bridge crosses the River Teign; this bridge has had many ghost sightings and reports are extremely recent – only going back to the mid 90s. Apparently, a young boys clothing was found on the bridge – no one ever owned up to owning the clothes and nobody has ever been found. Another person reported seeing a tall, cloaked figure in the middle of the bridge. Seconds later, he had disappeared as quickly as he showed up…

Read more about the ghosts and legends of Devon at Teignmouth Online.

If action is your thing, Padstow and the areas around here serve up a simply stunning amount of water-sports activities, from surfing to sailing to water skiing, you name it, it all within very easy reach from this highly popular location, or for the less adventurous, how about a relaxing boat trip either up the River Camel or across to the other side of the river to the village of Rock, nick named by locals Chelsea on the Sea, for it’s very expensive homes and residences. Again from here the choice of activities and beaches is truly bewildering. Padstow really does have something for everyone! (more…)