HISTORY OF ST NICOLAS CHAPEL

There are a number of interesting articles produced over the years relating to the history of St Nicholas Chapel and Lantern Hill.   

Here are a few links for you to read and enjoy: 

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Focus Magazine Article produced by local historian, Jim Bates in 2009

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Extract from the History of Ilfracombe by John Longhurst published 1969

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Article storm damage to Lantern Hill North Devon Journal 19th Jan 1865

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Article - petition against demolition of Lantern Hill North Davon Journal 9th May 1872   

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The Night St Nicholas Chapel was struck by lightning September 2013

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Santa Claus is not just for Christmas - a Blog by local author Ruth Downie

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