There is a history of angling along the River Sid – as well as a living present:
The past, present and future of trout on the Sid – The Sid
And there is quite a history of angling along the River Dart, with an ongoing exhibition happening at the Dartmoor National Park’s Visitor Centre at Princetown:
A Portrait of Place: The River Dart Anglers is a collaborative research project between the University of Plymouth and the angling organisation.
River Dart angling stories highlighted in new exhibition – BBC News
From the exhibition website:
The exhibition highlights the anglers’ longstanding relationship with the Dart, their unique cultural heritage and how they are helping to protect the iconic river’s wildlife and habitats.
And more from the Moorlander:
Angling exhibition opens in Princetown
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