| Honiton | |
  Honiton shown within Devon |
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| Population | 11,200 (2001) |
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| OS grid reference | |
| District | East Devon |
| Shire county | Devon |
| Region | South West |
| Constituent country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | HONITON |
| Postcode district | EX14 |
| Dialling code | 01404 |
| Police | Devon and Cornwall |
| Fire | Devon and Somerset |
| Ambulance | South Western |
| European Parliament | South West England |
| UK Parliament | Tiverton and Honiton |
| List of places: UK • England • Devon | |
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History
The town grew along the line of the Fosse Way - the ancient Roman road linking Exeter (Isca Dumnoniorum) to Lincoln (Lindum) on which it was an important stopping point. The Fosse Way was a Roman road in England that linked Exeter ( Isca Dumnoniorum) in South West England to Lincoln The Roman Roads were essential for the growth of the Roman Empire, by enabling the Romans to move armies and trade goods and to communicate news Exeter ( (IPA ˈeksɪtər is a city, district and County town of Devon, England. Isca Dumnoniorum was a town in the Roman province of Britannia. Lincoln (ˈlɪŋkən is a Cathedral city and County town of Lincolnshire, England. The location is mentioned in the Domesday Book as Honetone, meaning a farmstead of a man called Huna. The Domesday Book (ˈduːmzdeɪ bʊk also known as Domesday, or Book of Winchester) was the record of the great survey It became an important market town known for its lace making that was introduced by Flemish immigrants in the Elizabethan era. Bobbin lace is a Lace Textile made by Braiding and twisting lengths of thread, which are wound on Bobbins to manage them The terms Fleming and Flemings ( Vlaming and Vlamingen in Dutch) denote respectively a person and people and the Flemings or Romance and reality The Victorian era and the early twentieth century idealised the Elizabethan era In the 17th century thousands of people produced lace by hand in their homes and later in the 19th Century Queen Victoria had her wedding dress made of Honiton lace. Victoria (Alexandrina Victoria 24 May 1819 – 22 January 1901 was from 20 June 1837 the Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland The town also became known for its Honiton pottery. Honiton pottery is a type of earthenware Pottery from Honiton, Devon.
In the mid 18th century the town was largely destroyed by fire. Georgian houses were then built to replace some of those that had been destroyed. Georgian architecture is the name given in most English -speaking countries to the set of Architectural styles current between 1720 and 1840 Honiton more than doubled in size between the 1960s and 2005 with most development taking place south of the Exeter to Waterloo railway line. Exeter ( (IPA ˈeksɪtər is a city, district and County town of Devon, England.
Features
The size of Honiton in 2005 was approximately 3. 2 km². Further development will be limited as Honiton borders the East Devon AONB (Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty) to the south and the Blackdown Hills AONB to the north and east. East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB covers over of the East Devon countryside ( England) An Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB is an area of countryside with significant landscape value in England, Wales or Northern Ireland The Blackdown Hills are a range of hills along the Somerset - Devon border in south-western England, which were designated an Area of Outstanding AONBs have the same level of protection as National Parks of England and Wales which restricts new developments. The national parks of England and Wales are areas of relatively undeveloped and scenic landscape that are designated under the National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act 1949
There are still indications of its history as a centre for lace making, such as places called "Lace Walk" and the "Honiton Lace Shop". Now a Chinese style restaurant, the shop’s role has been filled by “Allhallows Museum. ”
St Michael's Parish Church, which was rebuilt in 1911 after a fire, is situated on a small hill above the town. The mid 19th Century St Paul's Church was designed by Charles Fowler and is situated in the centre of the town. Charles Fowler ( May 17, 1792 - September 26, 1867) English Architect, was born at Cullompton Devon.
Next to St Paul's Church stands “Allhallows Museum of Lace and Local Antiquities. ” Once a chapel; built in the [13th century] it is reputed to be the oldest building in Honiton and also once housed Allhallows School. This article is about Allhallows College in Devon England formerly called Allhallows School
Education
Honiton has two primary schools (Honiton Primary School and Littletown Primary School) and Honiton Community College which includes a 6th form.
Shops and leisure facilities
In Honiton there is a sports centre with swimming pool, and just outside the town centre there are shops such as Homebase, Argos and Tesco. Marks & Spencer Simply Foods opened in the town centre in 2006. Honiton has a good number of independent retailers including a bookshop, jewellers, clothing boutiques, butchers, delis and a fishmonger. On Tuesdays and Saturdays, an outdoor market is held on the High Street. Honiton is also popular with antique hunters, boasting over 20 antique shops.
The local football team is Honiton Town F. C. (nicknamed 'the Hun').
Transport
Road
The town is at the junction of the busy A35 the A30 and the A376 roads. The A35 is a Trunk road in southern England, running from Honiton in Devon, that then passes through Dorset and terminates in Southampton The A30 is an old Trunk road (main road which runs from central London to Land's End, the westernmost point of the mainland of southern Great Britain ( though The A30 now bypasses the town to the north. Until its construction in 1966, the town was blighted by traffic congestion.
For Community Transport information contact TRIP Community Transport on 01404 46529
Rail
Honiton railway station is on the West of England Main Line that runs from London Waterloo to Exeter. Honiton railway station serves the town of Honiton in East Devon, UK. The West of England Main Line is a British railway line running from London Waterloo to Exeter St Davids. Exeter ( (IPA ˈeksɪtər is a city, district and County town of Devon, England.
Famous Residents
- Ozias Humphry – Miniaturist Artist
- William Salter – Portrait Artist
Twin towns
External links
- Honiton Midweek Herald
- Honiton Town Council
- Honiton (DMOZ.org)
- Honiton - Devon Online
- Honiton Community College
- Honiton Allhallows Museum
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