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Bideford is a historic port town on the estuary of the River Torridge in North Devon, located in the southwest of England. The town’s name translates as ‘by the ford’, with records demonstrating that prior to the construction of a bridge, there was a ford at Bideford where the River Torridge is estuarine. Through periods of low tide, it’s achievable, although not recommended, to cross the river by wading on foot. Bideford at the moment is the central town of the Torridge local government district. As recorded in the 2011 Census, the town contains a population of about 17,107. Bideford is widely known as the location during which the American GIs arrived in 1942 during WW2. Originally located there to work in radar stations in North Devon, growing quantities of troops landed in Bideford throughout the course of the war. Bideford is famous for its New Year’s Eve celebrations. This involves thousands of people from nearby towns and villages arriving in fancy dress outfits congregating on the quay for a party along with a firework display. Included in the event are many local bands. The town has a extensive heritage of communal New Year’s Eve celebrations. A tradition from 1605 was for locals to try to cross Bideford’s bridge in the time taken for the bells of St. Mary’s church to chime at midnight. Within the same year, the mayor set up a trust fund to raise money to purchase food items for the poor and elderly who applied at the Mayor’s Parlour. This still happens and takes place on New Year’s Day. For all your property improvement projects, ensure that you employ reliable pros in Bideford to make sure you get a top quality service.