The adjacent naval base was the main focus of devonport for many decades. History of devonport a waterside neighbourhood of plymouth, includes modern history, millennium devonport. Devonport, formerly named plymouth dock or just dock, is a district of plymouth in the english county of devon, although it was, at one time, the more important settlement. Response from chris g, manager at naval history library. History of devonport a waterside neighbourhood of plymouth. Devonport heads walk is a free walk in north shore best. This facility is located towards the summit complex and is open. Devonport history trail visit devonport, auckland, new zealand. Just across auckland harbour from the central business district, the historic suburb of devonport is full of charm and character. Devonport book shop pty ltd rooke street, devonport, tas.
Find out about changes to all services and how we are supporting residents and businesses. Maungauika is a volcano forming a headland called north head at the east end of the waitemata harbour in auckland, new zealand, in the suburb of devonport. Devonport photos, maps, books, memories francis frith. North head waitemata harbour coastal defence engineering new. It is defended by a line of ramparts, and the sea entrance is protected by heavy batteries on mount wise. North head maungauika historic walk aa new zealand. The walk is an opportunity to enjoy views of the hauraki. Successive eruptions created the present shape of devonport s peninsula. Coastal life north head is a superb example of new. Find things to do and places to stay maungauikanorth head historic reserve. Historic north head devonport explore nz go rentals. The fort record books, the 1896 admiralty report on. The tangata whenua have a spiritual, cultural and historical relationship with their taonga. Devonport, stonehouse and plymouth, which were eventually joined together as plymouth in the nineteenth century.
Take a walk around torpedo bay along the harbours edge to north head. Maungauikanorth head seen from tamaki drive to the south. Before the construction of the harbour bridge, car ferries to devonport made it the beginning of the main road north. East of devonport lies north head, the northern promontory guarding the mouth of the harbour. It is one of the oldest of approximately 50 volcanic cones in the auckland volcanic field having been formed over 50,000 years ago in a series of great volcanic explosions. It is located on the north shore, at the southern end of a peninsula that runs southeast from near lake pupuke in takapuna, forming the northern side of the waitemata harbour.
Devonport bookshop australian independent bookseller home. Devonport is a harbourside suburb of auckland, new zealand. Devonport had an urban population of 23,046 at the 2016 australian census. Membership is free, just enquire the next time you purchase a book. Photos, maps, personal memories and local books of devonport. Apr 20, 2007 devonport s berlin wall history was made in devonport on tuesday 9 january 2007 when part of a 3,000 foot wall was knocked down after more than 50 years. A museum at the base offers a wonderful collection of navy memorabilia and fascinating stories of new zealands naval history. Devonport man jim crowden dedicates decades of his. The reserve is approximately 16 km from downtown auckland by car taking around 30 minutes, depending on traffic conditions. North head historic reserve auckland central 2020 all you.
Stay on trackget your detailed guide and map an005 north head devonport over at our walks store and our book store one of 12 walks featured in our books volcanoes and coastal part 1. Aucklands north head had the longest history of any of new zealands coastal forts. History of devonport, in plymouth and devon place names. However while the bookshop is now closed i am continuing to trade as the online vintage bookshop.
Aug 12, 2016 devonport man jim crowden is convinced a mystery object still exists 30 years on. The north head historic reserve is open from 6am 10pm seven days, with the vehicle gates open from 6am 6pm and is located within easy walking distance of the devonport high street and ferry terminal. Cornerstone bookshop in devonport, tas, bookstores truelocal. They established pa fortified villages and gardens on the volcanic. The investigation, announced yesterday by the minister of conservation, mr marshall, follows years of public speculation and rumour that north head contains a secret labyrinth of defence tunnels and a buried ammunition dump. Devonport local education authority education in old devonport local government in old devonport devonport mechanics institute. The history of devonport as told in a growing selection of articles.
North head is one of the oldest of approximately 50 volcanic cones in the auckland volcanic field having been formed over 50,000 years ago in a series of great volcanic explosions. North head historic reserve in auckland my guide auckland. The reserve is approximately 16 km from downtown auckland by car taking around 30 minutes, depending on. Devonport vintage bookshop was established in april 2007 and the bookshop, under this and other names, was in devonport for over 17 years. Do you need to book in advance to visit north head historic reserve. Devonport library 16 chapel street chapel street, devonport, plymouth pl1 4dp england. North head historic reserve trail and walk visit devonport. What have you learned about your community from the books that they buy.
It began with a single stone dock in 1691, set in the rural landscape of the ancient manor and parish of stoke damerel, to receive his majestys ships of war. North head is the logical location for a picnic day out, which can also include lazing nearby on some of aucklands prettiest beaches and exploring devonports. Devonport history trail devonport village is one of aucklands oldest areas, settled by maori around the mid 14th century and later colonized by the pakeha. Devonports past has a continued presence in the community.
The students here are filled with enthusiasm and passion for learning. Devonport tunnels north head, auckland, new zealand. Due to the location of devonport, the village became an important farming and shipbuilding centre with close links to new zealands naval history. Join our customer club loyalty scheme and receive a discount on purchases, a monthly newsletter, special offers and invitations to our special events. Continue along king edward parade and on to cheltenham road then turn right up into takarunga road. The government has given approval for department of conservation staff to dig into the north shore landmarks mysterious past. His wife enid also played a major role in the social life of australia, at this time. Welcome to our facebook page to discuss some of aucklands forgotten military history and maybe even stumble upon a way into the. Get out and explore devonport just a short 15 minute ferry ride from downtown auckland. Spilt into four sections, this four mile walk, starting in stonehouse, passes by the newly restored guildhall, the devonport column and the egyptian house. Would you like to share your reminiscences with our readers. Reminiscences of devonport do you have stories and memories of old devonport. North head historical reserve is considered to be the most significant historical coastal defence site in new zealand. The devonport independent and plymouth and stonehouse gazette devonport leat see water supply to old devonport.
Ruffell volcanic origins north head is one of the oldest of the approximately 50 cones in the auckland volcanic field. The establishment of the devonport steam ferry company in 1881 connecting the settlement to central auckland transformed it into a suburb. Information and opening times for devonport library. The devonport bookshop actively works with publishers and authors to hold book launches, author signings and other literary events. Devonport is today a district of plymouth in southwestern devon, a primary royal navy base which has been a home to the navy since the days of drake. We have about 2,000 rare, collectable and some general secondhand books in stock. I consider myself very lucky to be the head teacher at devonport high school for girls. Dec 11, 2015 this characterisation study was commissioned by english heritage, now historic england, to increase our overall understanding of the naval dockyard built environment by telling the national story of 20th century dockyards and the particular narratives of devonport and portsmouth dockyards, the two remaining english naval bases. North head named maungauika by maori is a taonga with many special places. Devonport is a city in northern tasmania, australia. Devonport approximately 40,000 years ago, devonport was made up of three islands mt cambria, mt victoria and north head. Maori arrived in approximately 50 and landed at what is now called torpedo bay.
Visitors can view a visual film history of north head showing at the old stone kitchen built in 1885. Twentieth century naval dockyards devonport and portsmouth. Devonport municipal science, art and technical school education in old devonport. North head can be considered to have had the longest continuous role in the landbased defence of new zealand of any place and is arguably the most. History of devonport, in plymouth and devon map and description.
Visit devonport, formally known as plymouth dock and originally one of the three towns along with plymouth and east stonehouse which links many historic and cultural points of interest. If you are a seller for this product, would you like to suggest updates through seller support. It was formed over 50,000 years ago in a series of great volcanic explosions. It actively works with publishers and authors to hold book launches, author. Francis frith the uks leading publisher of local photographs since 1860. Known for its sweeping views over the harbour and the hauraki gulf, since 1885 the head was. New zealand guided tours read about devonport tours. It was a town on its own for most of its existence, one of the three towns. The devonport bookshop is an independent bookshop specialising in high quality publications of fiction and nonfiction with an emphasis on childrens books and tasmanian books. North head historic reserve is an enjoyable and scenic 20 minute walk from devonport ferry terminal. Known for its sweeping views over the harbour and the hauraki gulf, since 1885 the head was mainly used by the military as a coastal defence installation, which left a network of accessible old bunkers and tunnels as its legacy, forming.
Navigation within this section will change now and then, as more material is addded. Devonport st bartholomew ecclesiastical parish ep f. The government has given approval for department of conservation staff to dig into the north shore. Maungauika north head is located in devonport at the northern headland of the waitemata harbour.
Devonport today is just a district within the city of plymouth but until 1914 it was a town in itself. As a peninsula surrounded by sea and strategically placed to defend nzs largest harbour from the onslaught of wouldbe attackers, devonport remains home to the navy and retains much of its early nautical history. Search the list north head maungauika heritage new. The staff at devonport bookshop pride themselves on their customer service, product knowledge and its special order service.
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