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Besley’s Views

Views in Devonshire was published by Henry Besley of Exeter between 1853 and 1875. The series of 117 vignettes appeared in booklets of 18 and 30 and as illustrations to Besley’s route books. George Townsend was a local Devon artist who made meticulous pencil sketches that were copied by unnamed engravers. View our collection of antique prints from this publication below.

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4 Comments

  1. S

    This is a really interesting watermeadow, I will browse through some others now

  2. Lucy Cherry-Smith

    This article is an extremely useful potted history of the work and lives of my grandfather Arthur and his brothers Edward and Frank Cherry. In particular I am delighted to see that my great Aunt Ivy features in your article. Arthur died before I was born but I knew Ivy.
    I have sent your article to my cousin in Australia as he has a part to play in this saga since, as a toddler he lived with Arthur and his wife Margaret during the 2nd world war so he remembers his grandparents Arthur & Margaret.
    Thanking you!
    Lucy Cherry-Smith

    • W355eX_ar7

      I have always admired the detailed graphic work of the Cherry brothers and as a historian I have enjoyed delving further into their background. Thank you Lucy – it is lovely to hear from a family descendant – it helps bring the artists and their work alive. NP

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