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In bygone days all the goods that needed carrying up the steep main street and alleys were carried by donkeys. Everything from parcels, ash from home fires, rubbish bags, food, equipment and fish from the harbour were carried up and down by these faithful servants of Clovelly. In fact as recently as the 1990s, the donkeys were still carrying up luggage from the hotels, empty beer bottles and barrels, laundry, cardboard, using their special pack saddles.
Today, sledges carry provisions down the street, leaving the donkeys free simply to provide pleasure and enjoyment for the many visitors. During the summer, the donkeys carry children around their meadow at the top of the village, or can be found in the woods during the winter. At other times, whenever they get the opportunity, they can be seen posing for photos in the street, whenever they get the opportunity!
Visit the Clovelly Donkeys at www.clovellydonkeys.co.uk for photos, facts, games and more!
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