Presentation to Sir Francis Chichester
Bideford’s gift to Sir Francis Chichester, a locally made harvest-style pottery jug bearing references to his historic voyage was presented by the Mayor (Mr Harold Blackmore) during last week’s ceremonies in honour of Sir Francis at Barnstaple. In the centre of the photograph is the Mayor of Barnstaple (Mr Jim Rayner).
Born at Shirwell, North Devon, Sir Francis had his introduction to sailing on the River Torridge.
The commemorative jug was the work of a local potter, Mr Harry Juniper, now living at Monkleigh.
Gazette article 20 October 1967