Lympstone

• Kilns (19th century) and the limestone from nearby cliffs was transported by boat
• 1300s lympstone was established as a port for trade with France and fishing became commercial in 1500s as it is in a sheltered port near to The Atlantic
• Substantial drying at low tide and a firm stony foreshore and high tidal rand allowed more spaxe to mend boats
• Whaling industry supported due to port and sheltered bay and began in 1500s
• Accommodation built to meet tourist demand and buildings became listed in 19th century prvifing strict planning rules
• South coast of england, in devon, near to exeter and river exe.
• Shaped by river exe and warmer climate than elsewhere in uk
• Shipbuilding stopped in 1800s when boats became iron
• Older population with 99% white
• Christian community with Sunday service celebrating Easter and christmas
• 88% with access to a car, and 65% owner occupied housing with 78% passed 5 gcses
• Wealthy population with high disposible income and 45% in skilled posiitions and 30% in management
• Parish council focus on planning and local issues
• Meteorological office moved from reading to exeter in 2003 creating thousands of jobs
• Railway line built in 1861 and increased tourism, fish sales and provided a commuter path to Exeter creating suburban area and dormant settlement