Doone Collection

Devon / Doone Valley 1919
Devon inland scenery: Doone Valley

John Ridd meets Lorna Doone
A scene from the novel set in 17th century Exmoor by R. D. Blackmore. Lorna, from the notorious Doone clan, meets John Ridd, destined to be her lifelong love. Date: 1937

Exmoor, Malmsmead Inn and bridge, Doone Valley, Lynton and Lynmouth, England. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

Doone Valley, Devon, Victorian period

Lorna Doone Farm, Malmsmead, Exmoor, Somerset - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

Doone Glen, Exmoor, Somerset - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J. Salmon, and reproduced as a local view postcard

Carver Doone
Image of Carver Doone, a character in Lorna Doone. Date: circa 1908

Miss Hs Manfield's Van, Lorna Doone Date: 1914

LORNA DOONE/BLACKMORE
John Ridd and Lorna are called before Ensor Doone, who says Fools you are - be fools for ever, before he dies later. Date: First published: 1869

Map - The Lorna Doone Country
Map by M. F. Peck - The Lorna Doone Country

Porlock Road and Doone Valley, 1850 (oil on canvas)
2829436 Porlock Road and Doone Valley, 1850 (oil on canvas) by Syer, John (1815-85); 42x60 cm; Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums, Galleries & Archives; Bequest of James Higgs

DEVON / DOONE VALLEY 1919
Devon inland scenery: Doone Valley Date: 1919

Badgeworthy Water, Doone Valley, Exmoor, Somerset
Badgeworthy Water, Doone Valley - Exmoor National Park ?, near Minehead, Somerset, England. Date: 1920s

The Waterslide, Doone Valley, Devon
The Waterslide, Doone Valley, Malmsmead, near Lynton/Porlock, Devon, England. Date: 1910s

View of Malmsmead, Exmoor, North Devon, with Badgworthy Water in the foreground and Lorna Doone Farm in the distance. Date: circa 1980s

Lorna Doone Farm, Malmsmead, Exmoor, North Devon, with Badgworthy Water in the foreground. Date: circa 1980s

Britain poster, Brig O Doone, Scotland, by Robert M Adam for The Travel Association. Date: circa 1948

Britain poster, Aberglaslyn, Wales, by Val Doone for The Travel Association. Date: circa 1940s

Britain poster, Hull, The Docks, by Val Doone for The Travel Association. Date: circa 1938

Britain poster, York Minster and Bootham Bar, by Val Doone for The Travel Association. Date: circa 1938

Britain poster, Birmingham, Britains Second City, by Val Doone for The Travel Association. Date: circa 1940s

Britain poster, Harlech Castle and Snowdonia, by Val Doone for The Travel Association. Date: circa 1940s

Britain poster, Droitwich Spa, Brine Baths
Britain poster, Droitwich Spa, St Andrews Brine Baths, by Val Doone for The Travel Association. Date: 1938

Britain poster, Canterbury, Christ Church Gate, by Val Doone for The Travel Association. Date: circa 1938

Britain poster, Winchester Deanery and Cathedral, by Val Doone for The Travel Association. Date: circa 1948

Britain poster, Ripon, Sounding the Curfew, by Val Doone for The Travel Association. Date: circa 1938

Lorna Doone
Shortly after the couple had met by the riverbank. By the side of the stream she was coming to me. Date: circa 1934

Dulverton from Lorna Doone, ENGRAVING 1882

Dulverton From Lorna Doone, Engraving 1882

Lorna Doone / Devon Scene
Lornas bower, Exmoor. Date: First published: 1869

Wedding at Lorna Doones church, Devon
An unusual wedding at Lorna Doones church (St Marys Church, Oare, which features in the novel by R D Blackmore), near the village of Malmsmead, Exmoor, Devon

Cyclists Rest at Bridge
A pair of cyclists pause at Malmsmead Bridge, which leads from Somerset into Devon, at the foot of the well-known Doone Valley

Lorna Doone & John Ridd
Lorna Doone meets John Ridd by a stream, when he is fishing for loache. Date: First published: 1869

Exmoor / Lornas Bower
Exmoor, Devon: Lornas Bower (Lorna Doone)

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Discover the enchanting world of 'Doone' in Devon's picturesque Doone Valley, where history and fiction intertwine. Step back to 1919 and immerse yourself in the captivating Exmoor landscape, home to the iconic Malmsmead Inn and its charming bridge. Explore the mystical Doone Valley, a place that inspired countless tales of love and adventure. Transport yourself to a bygone era as you follow in the footsteps of John Ridd, who fatefully encounters Lorna Doone amidst this breathtaking scenery. Experience the Victorian period come alive at Lorna Doone Farm in Malmsmead, both nestled within Exmoor's embrace across Devon and Somerset. Let your imagination run wild as you wander through Doone Glen on Exmoor's Somerset side, envisioning Carver Doone's notorious presence lurking among nature's beauty. Relive Miss Hs Manfield's Van journey through these lands with echoes of Lorna Doone resonating throughout. Immerse yourself further into this timeless tale penned by Blackmore himself - 'LORNA DOONE. ' Feel transported to Victorian-era Devon once more as you encounter advertisements from Vinolia Company dotting this idyllic countryside. Uncover the secrets held within each corner Valley; let its rich history captivate your senses. From its stunning landscapes to unforgettable characters, there is something truly magical about 'Doone.