DISCOVER DEVON

Complete the following sentences with the missing information :

1. Plymouth-born explorer captain Scott perished on his expedition to _______________ in 1911-12.

2.Percy Harrison Fawcet is believed to be the inspiration behind the movie character   _________________________  

3. John Lethebridge, a wool merchant from Newton Abbot, invented________________

4. Bercly Cook has lived in Plymouth for much of her life and she’s a ______________

Distances are important when travelling. Let’s see if you can find the answers to the following questions :

1.We are flying to Bristol. How far is Bristol from Newtoon Abbot ?

2. How long does it take to travel from Newton Abbot to Exeter ?

3. How far is Newton Abbot from London ?

Who is this woman ?

Where was she born ? When ?

 What sort of books did she mainly write?

How many books did she write?

 What’s the relationship between her and Devon?