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	BBC - Cornwall Uncovered - Devastation in Boscastle
		The village of Boscastle was devastated by a wall of water ten feet high flowing at 40 miles and hour.
		The operation to evacuate people from Boscastle was one of the biggest rescues in recent years in Cornwall.
		Emily Maughan from Boscastle was was at home asleep, as the flood waters broke through her front door.
	www.bbc.co.uk /cornwall/uncovered/stories/august2004/boscastle_floods.shtml (1417 words)

	Boscastle
		The Boscastle woodland, well protected by the steep sides of the Valency Valley, is considered to be a remnant of the original tree cover of Britain.
		Boscastle is at the centre of a number of spectacular walks and cycle routes in the area.
		Juliot's, two miles up the valley from Boscastle, owes its fame to Thomas Hardy, whose first wife Emma was related to the rector's wife, and whom he met while staying in the village.
	www.boscastlecornwall.co.uk /boscastle.htm (546 words)

	Boscastle - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Boscastle (Cornish: Kastell Boterel) is a small town on the north coast of Cornwall, in the extreme southwest of Britain.
		Boscastle suffered extensive damage on Monday 16 August 2004 after a flash flood caused by an extraordinary amount of rain that fell over the course of 5 hours that afternoon.
		The floods were the worst in local memory, and a study commissioned by the Environment Agency from HR Wallingford concluded that it was the worst known flood in the village, among the most extreme ever experienced in Britain, and the chance of such heavy rainfall in any given year was around 1 in 400.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Boscastle (880 words)

	Victorian Boscastle (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Now Boscastle, our merry Boscastle, our peaceful haven - in winter it takes four men to go for one walk, one to do the walking and the other three to hold him on his legs while he does it - fulfils all and every one of these conditions.
		Boscastle is our destination, and Boscastle is within three miles of the wild sea-girt castle where Briton's fairy prince, King Arthur, was born.
		Then there is the modest settlement of Bossiney, half-way between Boscastle and Trevena, which consists of three or four cottages and a mound of earth, surmounted by a pole with a weather-cock at the top.
	www.chriswillis.freeserve.co.uk /boscastle.htm (1963 words)

	Boscastle, Cornwall - Atlantic Highway
		From midday, torrential rain fell on an area of the North Cornwall Coast from Tintagel to Bude, with unprecedented heavy rainfall concentrated on the Boscastle hinterland.
		Boscastle is an old village scattered about the sides of a deep valley running down to a picturesque National Trust Harbour at the outpouring of the Vallency and Jordan rivers.
		Before the arrival of the railway at Camelford in the 1890's Boscastle was still a working port and the harbourside buildings were warehouses, workshops and shipyards and containing all the ancillary activities associated, with a small, but busy, working port.
	www.atlantic-highway.co.uk /Villages/Boscastle (1521 words)

	Boscastle - Old Mill Gifts for all the family (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Boscastle is a beautiful village with spectacular cliffs and sea views to seaward and an imposing valley cut by the rivers Valency and Jordan to landward.
		You may even be tempted to purchase an antique to take away with you as a lasting memory of your visit to the mill and Boscastle.
		You may have seen us in the news last year, when the terrible flash floods struck Boscastle, but it will take more than that to hold us down and we are open for business again.
	www.boscastle-oldmill.co.uk (227 words)

	Boscastle & Tintagel - Cornwall The Official Tourist Information Centre Website (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Boscastle is a picturesque village hidden in a steep sided valley where the river Valency and Jordan meet and enter the beautiful medieval harbour.
		From the harbour the visitor can explore the beautiful surrounding area with its ancient woods, the old village of Boscastle with cottages dating back to the 15 th Century, the site of the Norman Castle and the medieval strip farming system which is still in operation on the cliff top.
		Although Boscastle was badly affected by the flood in August 2004 it is now well on its way to full recovery with most of the shops, pubs and cafes currently open and doing brisk business and others about to reopen.
	www.visitboscastleandtintagel.com /sitemakeboscastle.asp?customtemplate=pages/boscastle/homepage.txt (669 words)

	Boscastle
		Boscastle village, clings to the side of the Valency valley.
		The flash flood at Boscastle was caused by a collision of winds.
		In places such as Boscastle, steep-sided valleys can act as huge funnels for this water, channelling it very quickly down to the sea, and sometimes with devastating results for local communities.
	www.geoprojects.co.uk /Keyfile/KeyBoscastle.htm (1570 words)

	BBC - Cornwall Uncovered - Devastation in Boscastle
		The village of Boscastle was devastated by a wall of water ten feet high flowing at 40 miles and hour.
		The operation to evacuate people from Boscastle was one of the biggest rescues in recent years in Cornwall.
		Emily Maughan from Boscastle was was at home asleep, as the flood waters broke through her front door.
	bbc.co.uk /cornwall/uncovered/stories/august2004/boscastle_floods.shtml (1418 words)

	Boscastle in Cornwall InBritain Accommodation, hotels, attractions, pubs and bars, restaurants and fuel in Britain, ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Near Boscastle there are the popular towns of Bodmin, Bude, Falmouth, Gunnislake, Helston, Isles of Scilly, Jacobstow, Lands End, Lizard, Longdowns, Looe, Mevagissey, Newquay, Nr Bodmin, Padstow, Penzance, Perranporth, Plymouth, Polzeath, Port Isaac, Porthtowan, Praa Sands, Redruth, St.
		Business and home owners in Boscastle are now working very hard to repair, replace and restore the village to its former glory and many are optimistic that they will be open as normal at some stage during 2005.
		The Boscastle Visitor Centre was lost in the flood, however, all enquires and the staff have transferred to its sister centre in Tintagel, where they are able to deal with general information and accommodation bookings.
	www.stayinbritain.com /towns/boscastle/info.asp (343 words)

	Town/Village information --- Boscastle --- Cornwall (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Boscastle is one of North Cornwall's most famous villages, sitting on the coastline, nestling between high surrounding cliffs with its little harbour offering protection from the often violent Atlantic storms.
		The inner jetty embraces a small area of low-tide sand and was rebuilt by Sir Richard Grenville in 1584; he was captain of the Revenge and died fighting the Spanish.
		The outer breakwater was built in the early 19th century when slate was shipped from Boscastle.
	www.cornish-links.co.uk /boscastle.htm (159 words)

	Boscastle \| Gourmet Pie \| Pasties \| Party Pies \| Involtini \| Frittata
		Boscastle Pastries is a company of dedicated bakers who are proud to be making Australia’s premier gourmet pie.
		Boscastle gourmet pies, pasties, involtini and frittata are sold all over Australia as well as overseas.
		Boscastle is supplier to a number of quality franchises and department stores and to many major events and caterers around the country.
	www.boscastle.com.au (282 words)

	Boscastle
		Whilst other products lose their quality edge to market pressures, we at Boscastle see the standard of our product as a benchmark by which others are judged.
		All of Boscastle’s fillings are carefully made and slow-cooked for maximum flavour.
		All our ingredients are sourced from suppliers as proud of their produce as we are of ours.
	www.boscastle.com.au /company/company.html (267 words)

	Boscastle,North Cornwall- on the rugged Atlantic Coast
		Boscastle village, complete with cottages with higgledy-piggledy roofs, clings to the side of the beautiful Valency valley.
		Boscastle is a delight in spring, beautiful in the colours of Autumn too- like many of the wooded valleys of Cornwall.
		Boscastle was where Hardy met his wife to be Emma.
	www.cornishlight.co.uk /boscastle.htm (723 words)

	Guardian Unlimited \| The Guardian \| No flood warning issued for Boscastle
		Scores of people were airlifted from Boscastle, and up to 60 cars washed into the sea, as a three-metre high wall of water sped through the streets.
		However, as the Boscastle flooding demonstrated, the network is vulnerable to freak conditions and fast-changing weather systems.
		Despite the dramatic scenes in Boscastle, Hurricane Charley, which struck the US and Cuba, is likely to prove far more expensive for UK insurers than the flooding in Cornwall.
	www.guardian.co.uk /uk_news/story/0,3604,1285008,00.html (870 words)

	Bostcastle links, plus hotel, Cottage, Camping and self-catering accomodation,Cornwall.
		Boscastle wonderful in any season found on the North Cornwall Coast clings to the side of the beautiful wooded Valency Valley (a mile up river Valency can be seen St.Juliot church).
		Boscastle is the only natural harbour for 20 miles.
		At the Harbour Entrance is the 'Boscastle Blowhole', Which divers are seen exploring in the summer season.
	www.westcountrylinks.co.uk /map/boscastle.htm (262 words)

	Boscastle village news, information and whats on
		Boscastle Busker Visit Boscastle Cornwall-Live This is North
		Boscastle, village lies within the parish of Forrabury and Minster on the North Cornish Coast 14 miles south from Bude and 5 miles from Tintagel, a conservation area amongst some of the most beautiful countryside within the British Isles, and is one of the few remaining unspoilt harbour villages in Cornwall.
		It's an exciting week of activities and events for the experienced walker and those who prefer a more leisurely pace.
	www.boscastlecornwall.org.uk (377 words)

	Boscastle and Boscastle Harbour
		Boscastle Harbour is almost invisible from the sea,and affords the sailors a sheltered refuge for them and there craft, so long has they are able to negotiate the "S" shaped entrance that cuts through the headland to give way to a natural harbour.
		St Juliot is situated between the Valency Valley and Lesnewth Valley.
		Boscastle suffered severe flood damage but the majority of work on rebuilding has been completed.
	www.thisisnorthcornwall.com /boscastle.html (458 words)

	GCR Locomotive 34039
		"Boscastle" was turned out of Brighton Works in October, 1946 as number 21C139.
		It was the regular locomotive for the "Golden Arrow" Pullman Express from London to Dover in 1948 before it was officially named in July of that year.
		"Boscastle" was one of three members of the class to be loaned to the Great Eastern section in May, 1951 and was officially transferred to Stratford in August, 1951.
	www.gcrailway.co.uk /locos/e34039.htm (818 words)

	Cornwall Hotel Boscastle @ Chycor Cornwall (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Built almost 200 years ago in proximity to the site of the original Bottreaux Castle of Norman origin (hence: Boscastle), the Bottreaux Hotel, Restaurant and Bar enjoys one of the most prominent positions in the village.
		Situated within the heart of the old village and its shops, the Bottreaux Hotel is within 5 minutes walking distance from Boscastle's Elizabethan harbour and from the breathtaking cliffs of Forrabury.
		Most of our eight rooms, the restaurant and the residents' lounge benefit from beautiful ocean views over the rooftops of Boscastle.
	www.chycor.co.uk /bottreaux (184 words)

	Boscastle Hotels, Hotel Directory of Boscastle, UK Hotel Directory
		Hotel Directory of Boscastle, Cornwall, UK Bottreaux Hotel - 200 year old hotel with sea views over the village rooftops.
		Tregatherall Farm, Boscastle - Accommodation on a working farm two miles from the sea.
		Trerosewill Farmhouse, Boscastle - Accommodation on a working dairy farm.
	www.hoteldirectory.ws /united_kingdom/boscastle_hotels.htm (218 words)

	Boscastle bed and breakfast, cottage and self catering accommodation, Boscastle guest houses, hotels & other holiday ...
		Boscastle bed and breakfast, cottage and self catering accommodation, Boscastle guest houses, hotels & other holiday accommodation and places to stay in Boscastle.
		Boscastle holiday accommodation and places to stay including bed and breakfast (B&B) in Boscastle, cottages, guest houses, hotels in Boscastle, chalets, holiday lets, flats & apartments, camp sites & caravan parks.
		It is situated in a charming area of Boscastle above the main village and overlooking the valley.
	www.gocoastal.co.uk /resort_guides/boscastle (609 words)

	BBC NEWS \| England \| Cornwall \| Prince sees Boscastle devastation
		He said in a statement: "I was absolutely horrified to see the extent of the devastation caused by the floods.
		He also held a private meeting with residents in the village hall and was taken into Boscastle's pub, The Cobweb, where he was seen with half a pint of beer.
		Police said it was a "miracle" that no-one appeared to have lost their life.
	news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/england/cornwall/3571844.stm (606 words)

	YHA budget youth hostel hostels accommodation in Boscastle Harbour - South West England for the backpacker, family or ...
		YHA budget youth hostel hostels accommodation in Boscastle Harbour - South West England for the backpacker, family or group
		A flash flood swept through Boscastle in North Cornwall at approximately 4pm yesterday, 16 August.
		Guests booked at YHA Boscastle for the next several months will be relocated to other Youth Hostels wherever possible.
	www.yha.org.uk /hostel/hostelpages/59.html (152 words)

	Boscastle, Cornwall \| Boscastle accommodation, Boscastle hotels and Boscastle places to eat on the Boscastle guide. UK ...
		Boscastle accommodation, Boscastle hotels and Boscastle places to eat on the Boscastle guide.
		Boscastle on the portal for towns, villages and cities in the UK and Eire.
		Photographs of UK and Eire places, including photos of Boscastle, can be found on Photos365, the digital photography and digital camera web site.
	www.thesite.co.uk /placesdetail.asp?cboPlaces=650 (382 words)

	Boscastle holiday cottages Cornwall (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Great Trevillian is a nicely furnished semi-detached farmhouse situated 6 miles from Boscastle fishing village, North Cornwall.
		A large character farmhouse 5 miles to Crackington Haven beach and 7 miles to Widemouth Bay beaches.
		Prices per week: May 26 to June 2 £450, June 2 to 30 £330, June 30 to July 21 £430, July 21 to 28 £600, July 28 to Aug 25 £830, Aug 25 to Sept 1 £700, Sept 1 to 15 £330
	www.southwestholidaycottages.com /pg8.htm (740 words)

	North Cornwall District Council - Boscastle and North Cornwall Floods
		Click on the pale blue links on the left for updates on the regeneration of Boscastle and Environment Agency reports, as well as the Boscastle Regeneration newsletters.
		For information regarding the flood appeal, planning advice and the daily updates that were issued on the days following the floods, please click on archived information on the left.
		See the link on the right for information about accommodation and things to do and see in Boscastle and Tintagel.
	www.ncdc.gov.uk /index.cfm?articleid=9675 (126 words)

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