Hallsands - 90 years onYou are in: Devon > Discover Devon > Hallsands In January 2007, BBC Devon marked the 90th anniversary of the Hallsands disaster with a special series of features, photo galleries and a specially adapted radio play.  Local performers star in a radio play on BBC Radio Devon which recalls the disaster at Hallsands.  The cast of Hallsands, a play being broadcast on BBC Radio Devon, record their lines on location.  Photos of what's left of the lost village of Hallands, which was swept away by the sea in 1917.  View a selection of historic archive images of Hallsands before it was washed away by storms.  Hallsands village is closed to the public, but you can get a close-up view with our video film.  A panoramic view showing the remains of Hallsands village photographed in November 2006.  The South Hams village of Hallsands was lost to the sea in 1917 - Andrew Cooper tells the story.  A new book tells the story of four sisters who lost their home when Hallsands was washed away.  Our cameras go up above some of Devon's most spectacular scenery. Climb aboard and enjoy the ride.  Devon has five Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty - here we look at the South Devon AONB. You are in: Devon > Discover Devon > Hallsands |
