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Sir Francis Drake's birthplace (the circumnavigator of the globe was born near Tavistock), the Pannier Market (one of Devon's finest), the copper mining heritage (Tavistock was a stannary town), and a Devon market town of extraordinary history
A little history
Sir Francis Drake was born at Crowndale, near Tavistock, in around 1540. The town is a Dartmoor stannary town — tin and copper were assayed here. The Pannier Market is one of the finest in Devon. Tavistock is a Gateway to the western Dartmoor.
The Pannier Market is excellent. The Drake statue and connection. Western Dartmoor walking from Tavistock. The canal trail to Morwellham Quay for the copper mining story.
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Tavistock has excellent independent restaurants and cafes. The Pannier Market for local Devon produce. Local food is outstanding.
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Tavistock is a place in Devon known for sir Francis Drake's birthplace (the circumnavigator of the globe was born near Tavistock), the Pannier Market (one of Devon's finest), the copper mining heritage (Tavistock was a stannary town), and a Devon market town of extraordinary history. Sir Francis Drake was born at Crowndale, near Tavistock, in around 1540. The population is around 12,000.
Tavistock has excellent independent restaurants and cafes. The Pannier Market for local Devon produce. Local food is outstanding.
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