1997

SX8473 : Save our river

taken 27 years ago, near to Teigngrace, Devon, England

Save our river
Save our river
Of all the direct action campaigns in the 1990s, the victory at Teigngrace was the most notable in protecting the natural environment. WBB, a ball clay extracting company, wished to divert part of the Rivers Teign and Bovey.
The decision by Devon County Council to allow the development came despite fears over the damage to habitat, and concerns from the people of Teigngrace. However because of several protests and lobbying the local people won.

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This photo is linked from: Galleries: · Protests Automatic Clusters: · Teigngrace [8] Other Photos: · New Bridge · Important habitat for Sandmartins ·
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SX8473, 87 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
paul dickson   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Thursday, 17 July, 1997   (more nearby)
Submitted
Friday, 18 April, 2008
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SX 848 739 [100m precision]
WGS84: 50:33.2199N 3:37.6014W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SX 848 738
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North-northwest (about 337 degrees)
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