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Opening of the Okehampton Bypass in 1988

A local news report, broadcast on 19th July 1988 the day the Okehampton bypass was opened.  It’s not changed that much in over 30 years. Supplied by Jayne Joy part of her father John Hawking’s Okehampton collection of pictures and film clips.

 

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