The Jurassic Coast – Sidmouth, Devon, England

This photograph was taken looking south from Sidmouth which is a small town on the English Channel coast in Devon, South West England. The town lies at the mouth of the River Sid in the East Devon district, 15 miles (24 km) south east of Exeter. It has a population of about 15,000, of whom 40% are over 65, and a large part of the town has been designated as a Conservation area. Sidmouth's rocks contain fossils and so this stretch of coast is part of the Jurassic coast world heritage site.

Thatched Roof

Taken on 12th February 2008 by Janet Hitchen. It was shot in Sidmouth, Devon. You can see the sea defences on the edge of the beach to help prevent erosion by the English Channel. It shows the stark contrast bewteen the aged building and the modern wave breakers.