Local History - Honiton in 1907

THERE is ample accommodation for visitors both at hotels and other temperance houses. Trains run very frequently to and from London, and excursions every day during the summer months to the seaside places such as Sidmouth, Seaton, Exmouth, Lyme Regis, and Budleigh Salterton, all of which are within a short distance of Honiton. Reading rooms are attached to the various clubs. The roads are in good condition, and an excellent supply of pure water is obtained from the St. Cyres Waterworks, which have during the past few years been constructed at a large outlay. The town is well lighted by gas, and the health of the Borough is exceedingly good.

HUNTING, POLO, &c. During the hunting season the hounds meet in and near Honiton. Central for East Devon Fox Hounds, Axe Vale Harriers, and Cotley Harriers.
FISHING. A good deal of trout fishing in the River Otter can be done by obtaining permission of the owners of the fishing rights. SHOOTING. Shooting is also to "be had in large quantities; there is a good Rifle Club. GOLFING. The golf links are about a mile from the town. MOTORING, &c. There is Garage accommodation for twenty cars at the Dolphin Hotel, with inspection pit, and no charge is made to visitors using the hotel.

OTHER MATTERS OF INTEREST. There are some fine old Roman Camps near Honiton, and places of historical interest, such as Hembury Fort, etc., etc.