TOPSHAM, Devonshire UK - The Photographic Album of a Town Visitor Down the Ages .wmv

This is a not-for-profit production that has been produced for educational purposes in town and country architecture. No infringement of any copyrights is intended by this educational production.
The soundtrack - ''Don Quixote'' Pas de Deux - composed by Leon Minkus, arranged by Peter March (from Ballet Gala), performed by the English Concert Orchestra under Richard Bonynge (1990), is copyright of The Decca Record Company London (421 818-2). Again, no infringement of this copyright is intended by this production for educational purposes.
The town of Topsham is located in South Devon, in The West Country of England, on the banks of the River Exe adjacent to its' tributary the River Clyst. Topsham is 6 miles from the sea and 170 miles from London. The town was a celtic settlement which became a port in the first Century A.D. The name Topsham is an Anglo-Saxon name after Toppa's Village (Toppa being the name of the local landowner). St. Margret's Church dates back to the 10th. Century. Topsham offers a sheltered harbour to seagoing traffic, which enabled it to thrive as a port and centre for both fishing and ship-building. There are many Dutch style houses in Topsham, dating from the time when it was also an important cotton port. Formerly a major seaport, the town is now of interest for its' architecture, scenery and proximity to nature reserves.
This collection of rare images from down the ages, reflects the passing of time in this delightful English town. Topsham (pronounced Tupsum by many of the locals), is possibly one of the most popular haunts for artists and photographers in the West Country.
Produced and edited using Microsoft Windows Live Movie Maker software and enhanced in post production using Google. Inc. software via RUclips.