Dawlish

Dawlish () is a town on the south coast of Devon, South West England. It is 12 miles from the County town of Exeter. The town has a population of around 13,000 people. During the eighteenth century, it grew from a small fishing port to become a well-known seaside resort.

The Great Western Railway runs along the sea.  It is the main line to Cornwall. In 2014 a storm washed it away and it was closed for 8 weeks.  It has now been reinforced with a much stronger sea wall.

Dawlish was one of the pumping stations for Isambard Kingdom Brunel's atmospheric railway which opened in 1846.   

 Other websites 
 infodawlish.co.uk  An informative look at the Town & Businesses of Dawlish                     
 Dawlish (DMOZ.org) 

References

Category:Towns in Devon
Category:Teignbridge