Architecture of Ilfracombe

Ilfracombe has wide variety of architectural styles dating from the 13th Century to 21st Century. The town has ancient streets leading to the harbour, on higher ground there are Georgian and Regency period Terraces and mansions. Naturally, the period from 1830 to 1900 was a time of great development and has been the subject of several books by J Bates the architecture of Ilfracombe which gives the town a Victorian flavour visible in many buildings. The latest style of architecture can be seen in the award winning design of the Landmark theatre and the McCarthy Stone apartment block Lantern Court which stands above the harbour.
The street facade, built in 1884 to designs by W H Gould, of the former Congregationalist Church is now 'The Lantern' community center, home of the Ilfracombe Farmers' Market.
To the left is the view through the marble arches revealing the chocolate box corner shop, built in the Flemish style in 1899 to designs by Alan Hussell.
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