Torridge

He seconded David Walter's nomination papers for the Liberal Democrats in Torridge and West Devon during the general election and has been known to turn up at various Lib Dem socials.

Paddy Ashdown Aide Tears up LibDem Membership after 30 Years 2006

Williamson loved Exmoor, and during his time at Skirr Cottage in the 1920s he roamed the moors and cliffs between the Taw and Torridge rivers while researching the local wildlife and gaining a reputation as a gifted, although eccentric, writer.

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David Walter lost Torridge and West Devon by more than 3,000 votes.

Paddy Ashdown Aide Tears up LibDem Membership after 30 Years 2006

Torridge for its weight in silver, and draw from thence, after the example of the Caciques of Dariena, supplies of inspiration much needed, then as now, in those Gothamite regions.

Westward Ho! 2007

“The health of the Rose of Torridge, and a double health to that worthy gentleman, whosoever he may be, whom she is fated to honor with her love!”

Westward Ho! 2007

“So I thought, dear lad,” said Frank, with one of his sweetest smiles; “and tried to get her father to let her impersonate the nymph of Torridge.”

Westward Ho! 2007

“The river-nymphs, as daughters of Oceanus, and thus of immortal parentage, are bound to possess organs of more than mortal keenness; but, as you say, the song was not so bad — erudite, as well as prettily conceived — and, saving for a certain rustical simplicity and monosyllabic baldness, smacks rather of the forests of Castaly than those of Torridge.”

Westward Ho! 2007

Leigh; not to the banks of Dart, but to the banks of Torridge, does

Westward Ho! 2007

Torridge stream — as Cavendish, returning from round the world, did actually sail home up Thames but five years afterwards — “with mariners and soldiers clothed in silk, with sails of damask, and topsails of cloth of gold, and the richest prize which ever was brought at one time unto English shores.”

Westward Ho! 2007

Torridge could make none but a worthy and virtuous choice; and that to the man whom she had honored by her affection was due on their part, Spaniard and Papist though he might be, all friendship, worship, and loyal faith for evermore.

Westward Ho! 2007