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	GENUKI/Devon: Devon History (1850)
		In Devon, as in other parts of the kingdom, the conqueror dispossessed the Saxons, and after appropriating part of their manors and estates to himself and family, he gave the rest to his Norman friends and followers, especially such as had distinguished themselves in clearing with their swords his way to the throne.
		Devon cattle, cream, and cider are all equally famous, and of late years the practice of agriculture in all its branches, has made great progress in the county; with but little assistance from the great land owners, who have, however, during the last two years, made some advances towards the permanent improvement of their estates.
		In many districts of South Devon, the soil and climate are admirably suited for crop of early potatoes to be followed by turnips; or for producing crops of rye, winter vetches, andc., for spring feed.
	genuki.cs.ncl.ac.uk /DEV/DevonHist1850.html (11797 words)

	Britannia History: Overview of Devon
		During the Roman occupation of Britain, the area, that later became known as Devon, was the dominion of the Celtic tribe of the Dumnonii, the "Deep Valley Dwellers".
		Devon miners always somewhat independent from the county administration and had their own 'Stannary Courts' for the regulation of mining affairs around the four stannary towns of Ashburton, Chagford, Plympton and Tavistock.
		Devon mostly favoured Parliament at the outbreak of the English Civil War but a prevailing desire for peace brought about a treaty for the cessation of hostilities in both Devon 7 Cornwall in 1643.
	www.britannia.com /history/devon/devon.html (1102 words)

	Pictures of Devon
		A County that forms part of the South-West Peninsula of England, Devon is the third largest County and borders the popular Counties of Dorset, Somerset and Cornwall.
		Exeter is a bustling city in the heart of the county of Devon.
		This is one of Devon's "dream villages" with an attractive small church dating from the 13th century and a cluster of picturesque...
	www.picturesofengland.com /England/Devon (675 words)

	Celtic Devon Intro
		Devon was the cornerstone of one of Britain's most significant Celtic kingdoms (Dumnonia), and retains a significant heritage from those days.
		Devon's people are predominantly of Celtic stock, with the Celtic language (which also resulted in Cornish) being spoken well into the Dark Ages, and is retained today in place names, dialect, as well as in customs and culture.
		This is not to say that the Saxons, who 'conquered' Devon in the eight and ninth centuries (and who militarily conquered Cornwall in the ninth and tenth centuries), or the Normans who did the same to the whole of England in the eleventh century, are without merit or contribution.
	www.history.kessler-web.co.uk /FeaturesBritain/BritishDevonIntro.htm (515 words)

	Devon Guide - Holiday Information, Towns, History, Acommodation in Devon and more
		Devon has long been epitomised as the archetypal British holiday destination with the promotion of Torbay as the English Riviera.
		On the one hand there is the rural idyl of south-east Devon and the South Hams with its red soil, rolling hills and picture postcard fishing towns such as Totnes, Salcombe and Dartmouth.
		The county's two cities of Plymouth and Exeter are as rich in history as most in England.
	www.devonguide.com (420 words)

	History of Devon - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Devon was one of the first areas of Britain settled following the end of the last ice age.
		Devon is particularly known for its Elizabethan mariners, such as Sir Francis Drake, Gilbert, Sir Richard Grenville and Sir Walter Raleigh.
		During the Civil War, Devon largely favoured the Parliamentarian cause, but there was a great desire for peace in the region and, in 1643 a treaty for the cessation of hostilities in Devon and Cornwall was agreed.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/History_of_Devon (1884 words)

	Devon Health History
		Devon Health Services, Inc. began as a radiology-specific Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) in 1991, and in four years transformed into an all-inclusive regional PPO in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware.
		Because of the relationships Devon Health built with their clients, they were able to determine the type of products that were not only in demand, but necessary to complete a full portfolio of healthcare benefits.
		Devon Cares, the philanthropic arm of the company, is an employee-based organization that orchestrates fundraisers to help various charities in the Philadelphia area.
	www.devonhealth.com /Company/History.aspx (906 words)

	Devon, Cornwall and Somerset History. Seek Southwest
		(Devon, Cornwall, Somerset and the Isles of Scilly)
		Fishing has been the principal occupation in Polperro for generations, and the harbour was a valuable source of income to the local lords of Raphael manor since the 12th century who owned it until ownership passed to the Harbour Trustees in 1894.
		If you have a question on the history or any aspect of the Southwest, which you cannot answer using Seek Southwest, try placing it on our message board.
	www.seeksouthwest.co.uk /history.htm (383 words)

	Devon Rex history (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		Devon Rex history, the story of the first Devon Rex Cat, Kirlee, and how the breed began.
		The Devon Rex is a comparatively new breed of cat.
		It was discovered in 1960 in the county of Devon, England.
	www.users.bigpond.com /barsenal1/drhistory.html (349 words)

	Devon Football Association (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		THE HISTORY OF DEVON COUNTY FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION Compiled by the late Sam Rendell to mark the Centenary of the Association in 1988.
		History of Devon FA Friday, 20 August 2004.
		As a consequence of such national progress, a considerable degree of interest was aroused in our own County of Devon, and football began to be played in many schools and colleges in the area whilst military establishments in the county were also doing valuable pioneer work in popularising.
	www.devonfa.com /historyofdevonfa.htm (2018 words)

	Devon - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Devon is a large county in South West England, bordered by Cornwall to the west, Dorset and Somerset to the east.
		Devon has also given its name to a geological era: the Devonian era (the era before the carboniferous stage), so-called because the distinctive red-sandstone of Exmoor was studied by geologists here.
		Devon and South Devon are breeds of cattle that originated in the county.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Devon (1922 words)

	Devon's Mining History and Stannary parliament
		However the Devon (and Cornwall) mines were severly impacted by the discovery of large amounts of tin and copper in the new world and in Australia and most then closed.
		The authority of the stannary parliaments extended to anyone who was involved in the tin mining industry, and as this included people involved with 'tin streaming' (excavating river banks to remove the tin content) which was a popular activity needing little equipment, the laws therefore impacted a large proportion of the population.
		Devon's parliament met in an open air forum at Crockern Tor on Dartmoor, and stannators were appointed to it from the various stannary towns (which have included Plympton, Chagford, Tavistock and Ashburton) and a stannary prison existed at Lydford.
	users.senet.com.au /~dewnans/Devon_Stannary_History.html (618 words)

	Devon Rex Cats, Devon Rex Kittens available
		In Buckfastleigh, Devon, England, in 1960, a Miss Cox became aware of a curly tom cat living in a deserted tin mine near her home.
		The Devons became very popular worldwide among many who were attracted to not only their unique appearance, but their distinctive personalities as well.
		As a breed the Devon's are often refered to as "Little Devils" or "Pixie Cats" these are all descriptions which fit the physical appearance as well as their temperament.
	justfelineshmm.tripod.com /devonbreeddescription.html (951 words)

	Red Devon Cattle History
		The Red Ruby Devon is a medium sized breed of native cattle.
		Devon bulls are noted for their fertility and ease of calving.
		Red Ruby Devon beef is recognised across the world as the taste yardstick of all other beef.
	www.beefsemenonline.co.uk /devon/devonhistory.htm (419 words)

	Devon history
		Devon is a large shire county in the South Western peninsula of the United Kingdom.
		The largest city in Devon is Plymouth with the famous Hoe where Sir Francis Drake played bowls before sailing to defeat the Spanish Armada, and the Pilgrim Fathers started their journey to the 'New World'.
		Unlike many parts of England, Devon had very few noblemen as landowners, the land was owned more by the country gentry.
	www.devon-calling.com /history.htm (562 words)

	Devon Flag Group
		Although the Devon Flag is therefore relatively new, the colours of the flag are those popularly identified with Devon (eg the colours of its Rugby team), and Viscount (or Lord) Exmouth flew a Green and White Flag at the Battle of Algiers (now on view at the Teign Valley Museum).
		The Green represents the colour of the rolling and lush Devon hills, the Black represents the high and windswept Moors (Dartmoor and Exmoor) and the White represents both the salt spray of Devon's two coastlines and the China Clay/Kaolin industry (and mining in general).
		We also suggest the Devon Flag be flown at local events such as the Dartmouth Regatta, The Hunting of the Earl of Rhone in Combe Martin etc.., whenever Devon's Rugby team are playing and the day after each win.
	members.fortunecity.com /devonflaggroup (698 words)

	BBC - Devon - Oral history project on Dartmoor
		Moor Memories is an oral history project which aims to record the story of everyday life on Dartmoor during the 20th century.
		Oral history project officer Becky Newell interviewing one of the Dartmoor residents.
		The 'Moor Memories' oral history project was initiated by the park authority to mark the 50th anniversary of Dartmoor as a National Park.
	www.bbc.co.uk /devon/outdoors/moors/dartmoor_oral_history.shtml (665 words)

	History of the Devon Show (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		The Devon County Show has established itself as an integral part of Devon Life since the first event, held in 1872.
		There had been a Devon based agricultural society before that, but it was amalgamated into the Bath and West show.
		So the formation of the Devon Agricultural association was the first step towards creating the extravaganza and celebration of country life that is today's show.
	www.devon.gov.uk /dcs/show99/history.html (598 words)

	South Devon Cattle History Beef Semen Online
		South Devon have existed in south-west England for about 400 years.
		They are believed to have evolved from the large red cattle of Normandy which were imported to England at the time of the Norman invasion.
		Over 100 years of selection for performance have given the South Devon its outstanding qualities of beef and maternal characteristics.
	www.beefsemenonline.co.uk /south-devon/sdevon_history.htm (56 words)

	Devon & Devon--History (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		Devon and Devon has been serving Orange County businesses since 1976.
		In 1998 Devon and Devon became part of the growing SOS Staffing Services family of companies, based out of Salt Lake City, Utah.
		SOS operates two well-known companies in California: TOPS Staffing in San Diego and Devon and Devon in Orange County.
	devondevon.com /history.htm (142 words)

	The Devon Horse Show - History
		Following is a brief history of the Devon Horse Show and Country Fair, including a summary of how the grounds evolved into the colorful complex we have today.
		Many of these estates were some distance from the station, and although the automobile had been invented, most people in Devon still depend on the horse and carriage for local transportation.
		The fenced-in show ring was constructed on grass and the judges and officials sat in a gazebo in the center.
	www.thedevonhorseshow.org /content/history.aspx (303 words)

	History
		In later years, other cattle were imported and contributed to the American Devon, which developed as the ideal multipurpose breed.
		In more recent times, the importance of cattle for draft animals has all but disappeared and the Devon has been replaced by high producing dairy breeds like the Holstein and Jersey, with whom it could not compete for quantity.
		In 1952, the American Devon Cattle Club decided that the breed had to move into a specialist beef market in order to survive.
	www.milkingdevons.org /hist.html (342 words)

	Our History
		An interdenominational church, Devon has experienced many changes in its location and in its congregation, but not in its mission to worship and serve God.
		With the continued growth of the English department, the decision to change the name of the church was made, and the vision to include people of other ethnicities as well as the Japanese took a solid step forward.
		Through the years Devon has become a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural church and Rev. Carlini sees Devon's future headed in that direction.
	www.devonchurch.org /mainnav/history.html (562 words)

	The Devon Horse Show - History
		In 1939 the main ring was renovated to allow appropriate drainage and surfacing for horses.
		Dedicated as the Wanamaker Oval (to honor William H. Wanamaker, a founder of the Devon Horse Show and Country Fair, Inc.), it became classified as the largest show ring in the world.
		With the end of the War, the Devon Horse Show celebrated its 50th Anniversary in 1946.
	www.thedevonhorseshow.org /content/history.aspx?Page=3 (345 words)

	Devon
		History of Bideford, by Duncan Fielder, Phillimore (Chichester) 1985, ISBN 0 85033 574 4
		North Devon History, by Peter Christie, Gaskell 1995, ISBN 1 898546 08 8 (a collection of articles based on anecdotes gleaned from old newspapers).
		The Maritime History of Devon, by Oppenheim, University of Exeter 1968
	ourworld.compuserve.com /homepages/JBrannan/northdev.htm (1628 words)

	DEWNANS - CELTIC DEVON
		Most people are aware that Devon has beautiful varied scenery, a rich Maritime history (with names such as Drake, Raleigh, Gilbert, Grenville, etc...) and a vibrant tourist industry.
		History, language and culture have been suppressed in many parts of the Celtic world (eg Ireland, Scotland, Wales, and Brittany - to name a few).
		DEVON's Rugby Team recently defended the County Championship it won in 2004 and 2005, playing Lancashire in the Final at Twickenham on 29 May 2006.
	users.senet.com.au /~dewnans (803 words)

	Devon Rex History
		It was decided that the Cornish (Gene 1) and the Devon (Gene 2) were not compatible, and it was advised to discontinue further crossings between the two.
		This showed that the Rex gene is a recessive according to the Mendelian theory that a recessive gene is produced in a 1:1 ratio in a back-cross to the original recessive genotype.
		All Devons today should be able to trace their ancestry back to Kirlee, the first Devon Rex!
	www.devons.com /history.html (482 words)

	DEVON HISTORY SELECTION (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		Devon: "The county of red earth, ruddy apples, rosy cheeks
		LERWILL : A family first recorded in Devon in 1204 - 800 years ago.
		Please scroll down for my Devon History articles and other Devon links.
	www.john.lerwill.btinternet.co.uk /personal/devtales.htm (178 words)

	Devon History Society: events programme
		The newly appointed President of the Devon History Society, Professor Malcolm Todd presented the first Devon History Society Dissertation Prize at the recent Devon History Society Annual Conference.
		He congratulated the winner, Charlotte Cook for her dissertation entitled 'The causes of migration, 1841-1891: a case study of Ashburton'.
		The idea of a dissertation prize originated with the outgoing President Professor Nicholas Orme, who has just completed his three year term as President and was set up by the Devon History Society's journal editor Dr Andrew Jackson and the University of Exeter's head of the Department of History Dr Andrew Thorpe.
	www.devonhistorysociety.org.uk /events.htm (687 words)

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